💩 Are You Looking at Your Dog’s Poop?

💩 Are You Looking at Your Dog’s Poop?

Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics for a Healthy Gut

Let’s be honest — no one likes talking about poop. But when it comes to your pet’s health, their poop can actually tell you a lot.
Healthy digestion is one of the most important — and most overlooked — signs of well-being in both humans and pets. And it all comes down to one thing: the gut ecosystem.

🌱 Your Gut (and Your Pet’s) Is a Living Ecosystem

Here’s something that might surprise you: your gut — and your pet’s — is actually part of the outside world.
Think of the digestive tract as a long, winding tunnel that runs through the body. It’s technically “inside,” but it’s lined with a very thin membrane that separates what we eat from the organs inside.

Inside that tunnel lives an entire ecosystem of bacteria, enzymes, and microorganisms. They work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. When that system is balanced, everything runs smoothly. When it’s not — you’ll see it (and smell it) right away.

🦠 Meet the Good Guys: Probiotics

Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that live in your pet’s digestive system.
They help digest food, boost the immune system, and keep harmful bacteria in check.

Science tells us that:

• Young animals naturally have higher levels of good bacteria.

• Healthy pets (and people!) have richer, more diverse gut bacteria.

In other words, there’s a strong connection between gut health and overall health — from digestion to immunity, even mood and energy levels.

🌾 Feeding the Good Bacteria: Prebiotics

So, how do we keep those good bacteria thriving?
That’s where prebiotics come in.

Prebiotics are special plant fibres that nourish the probiotics in the gut.
The cool part? Bad bacteria can’t use them — only the good ones can.

They’re usually made of short-chain polysaccharides, which act like fertilizer for your pet’s microbiome. Humans, pets, and harmful bacteria can’t digest them, but probiotics can — helping the good guys multiply and strengthen your pet’s gut barrier.

💫 The Finishing Touch: Postbiotics

Now that we’ve covered “pre” and “pro,” let’s talk about postbiotics — the new frontier in gut health.
Postbiotics are the beneficial compounds produced by probiotics as they digest prebiotics. Think of them as the “thank you gift” probiotics leave behind — they make the gut environment more hospitable to good bacteria and less friendly to bad ones.

They help reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and may even play a role in skin and coat health.

🐕 Pet Food and Biotics: What You Should Know

Many high-quality kibble brands add probiotics after the cooking process to preserve their effectiveness — because heat can destroy live bacteria.
Raw and gently dried foods naturally contain healthy bacteria and digestive enzymes straight from the source.

That’s why raw feeders often notice better stool quality, improved digestion, and fewer tummy troubles.

Still, whether you feed kibble, raw, or a mix, supplementing with pre-, pro-, and postbiotics is a smart way to keep your pet’s gut happy and resilient — especially during stressful times, antibiotic use, or dietary changes.

🩺 Prevention Is the Best Medicine

A healthy gut doesn’t just help digestion — it supports your pet’s immune system, skin, coat, and even mood.
Think of it as building your pet’s internal defence system before illness has a chance to start.

After all, food is the best medicine you can give — and a balanced gut is where good health begins.

🐾 Support Your Pet’s Gut Health

At Korna Pet, we carry a range of foods and supplements designed to promote strong digestion and healthy gut flora.

Explore our trusted collections:

• 🦴 Shop Raw & Freeze-Dried Foods — naturally rich in enzymes and probiotics

• 🥣 Shop Kibble Collection — with added probiotics for everyday support

• 🌿 Shop Supplements — pre-, pro-, and postbiotic blends for total gut balance

Because when your pet’s gut is happy… everything else follows. ❤️