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PetLab Co. Probiotics for Dogs - Support Gut Health, Occasional Diarrhea, Digestive Health, Paw Licking & Seasonal Allergies - Pork Flavor - 30 Soft Chews - Formulated for Small Dogs Review

4.3 (218) Amazon rating$35.951,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

PetLab Co. built this pork flavored chew specifically for small dogs, using a spore-forming probiotic and postbiotic yeast blend aimed at gut health and occasional digestive upset, and its 4.3 star average across 218 reviews reflects a well-regarded, if pricier, option.

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Best for

Owners of small dogs who want a targeted probiotic addressing gut health, occasional loose stools and skin related paw licking.

Skip if

You have a medium or large breed dog, since this formula is specifically formulated for small dogs, or your dog has a known pork allergy.

  • Form Soft Chew
  • Flavor Pork
  • Best for Stomach
  • Breed size Small
  • Priced 44% above the category median ($24.99 across 128 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.2/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.3/5

    4.3 average across 218 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.5/5

    218 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['This 30 count soft chew from PetLab Co. is formulated specifically for small dogs, using a pork flavor base. The active ingredients include a proprietary blend of spore-forming probiotics, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus clausii and Bacillus subtilis, along with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and galactooligosaccharides (GOS) as prebiotics, plus a postbiotic blend of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cyberlindnera jadinii.', "The label points to gut health support, occasional diarrhea, general digestive health, paw licking and seasonal allergies as areas this formula is meant to address. Combining spore-forming probiotics with both prebiotics and postbiotics is a more layered approach than a probiotic strain alone, though as with any supplement, it's not a substitute for veterinary care if your dog has ongoing digestive or skin issues.", 'At $35.95 for 30 chews, this works out to a notably higher per-chew cost than the larger count packages in this category. With 218 reviews at a 4.3 star average and roughly 1,000 units bought in the past month, it clearly has a strong following despite the smaller count and higher price, currently ranked #35 in Dog Probiotic Supplements.']

Pros

  • Small breed specific formula with a proprietary spore-forming probiotic blend
  • Combines probiotics, prebiotics (FOS and GOS) and a postbiotic yeast blend
  • Strong 4.3 star average across 218 reviews
  • High recent purchase volume at roughly 1,000 units in the past month

Cons

  • 30 count package has a notably higher per-chew cost than other options here
  • Formulated specifically for small dogs, so not ideal for medium or large breeds
  • Contains pork, which won't work for dogs with a pork allergy

Specifications

Form
Soft Chew
Flavor
Pork
Best for
Stomach
Breed size
Small

Performance notes

Using spore-forming Bacillus strains is a common choice because these probiotics tend to survive stomach acid and manufacturing better than some non-spore-forming strains, and pairing them with FOS and GOS prebiotics plus a postbiotic yeast blend reflects a more complete approach to gut support than probiotics alone. The small-dog-specific formulation also suggests dosing calibrated for lighter body weights rather than a one-size-fits-all chew.

What buyers say

With 218 reviews averaging 4.3 stars and roughly 1,000 units bought in the past month, PetLab Co. shows strong, active demand for this small-dog-specific formula despite its higher price point.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is this formula only for small dogs?

PetLab Co. formulates this chew specifically for small dogs, likely calibrating both the serving size and probiotic dose for lighter body weights, so it isn't marketed for medium or large breeds.

What kind of probiotics are used in this formula?

The chew uses a proprietary blend of spore-forming probiotics, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus clausii and Bacillus subtilis, combined with FOS and GOS prebiotics and a postbiotic yeast blend.

Can this help with my dog's paw licking?

The label lists paw licking and seasonal allergies among the areas this formula is meant to support, but it's formulated to support overall gut and skin health rather than treat a specific allergy. If paw licking persists, a vet visit can help rule out other causes.

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