Cucurbita pepo
Pumpkin
Supports stool quality and everyday digestive balance
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Pumpkin is included as part of Prebiotic's gut microbiome feed active ingredients.
Pumpkin is a naturally fibre-rich ingredient that contributes to stool structure and digestive regularity. In canine nutrition, fibre blends containing dried pumpkin have been used to support stool consistency, gut microbial metabolism, and digestive comfort. Within the formula, pumpkin complements inulin and psyllium by helping create a fibre matrix that supports a stable gut environment.
Research notes
References for further reading
- Fritsch, D.A., Wernimont, S.M., Jackson, M.I., MacLeay, J.M. and Gross, K.L. (2022) ‘A prospective multicenter study of the efficacy of a fiber-supplemented dietary intervention in dogs with chronic large bowel diarrhea’, BMC Veterinary Research, 18, 244
- Fritsch, D.A., Jackson, M.I., Wernimont, S.M., Feld, G.K., MacLeay, J.M., Brejda, J.J., Cochrane, C.-Y. and Gross, K.L. (2022) ‘Microbiome function underpins the efficacy of a fiber-supplemented dietary intervention in dogs with chronic large bowel diarrhea’, BMC Veterinary Research, 18, 245
Liquorice root
Supports digestive comfort and gut barrier integrity
Skin barrier nutrientsNiacinamide
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) supports your dog's skin barrier, coat condition, and cellular energy metabolism
Digestive comfort
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds are safe for dogs in small amounts, and they're traditionally used to ease gas and bloating
Gut–immune baseline
Inulin
Inulin is safe for dogs at the amount used in Essential, and it supports a healthy gut microbiome and digestive function
Gut microbiome feedPsyllium husk
Supports stool consistency and healthy bowel rhythm in dogs
Steady energy metabolismFolic acid
Supports normal cellular metabolism and gastrointestinal function in dogs
Antioxidant defence
Vitamin E
Supports antioxidant defence in dogs
