Nutraflora Dogs & Cats Capsules

Nutraflora probiotic capsules are Nutravet’s high-strength daily probiotic for dogs and cats. Each sprinkle capsule delivers a live probiotic strain alongside a prebiotic, vitamin B12 and antioxidants, supporting everyday gut health, healthy digestion and normal immune function. The capsules open easily, so you can scatter the contents over food instead of wrestling a tablet down a reluctant cat.

What Nutraflora probiotic capsules support

Digestive balance underpins a surprising amount of everyday wellbeing. This is a maintenance product, built for consistent use rather than crisis management.

• Supports long-term gut health and healthy digestion.
• Helps support normal immune function.
• Useful during recovery, diet changes and periods of disruption.
• Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Sprinkle capsules – give whole or open over food.
• Suitable for dogs and cats.

What is inside

• Enterococcus faecium – the live probiotic strain at the centre of the formula.
• Prebiotic FOS (fructooligosaccharides) – feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
• Vitamin B12 – supports normal energy metabolism.
• Antioxidants – including carotenoids.

Pairing a live probiotic with a prebiotic is known as a synbiotic approach. The prebiotic gives the beneficial bacteria something to work with once they arrive.

How to use

Dose by bodyweight, following the feeding guide on the pack or your vet’s advice. Capsules can be swallowed whole or twisted open and sprinkled over food. For cats, mixing the powder into wet food is usually the path of least resistance.

Use daily for ongoing gut support. Many owners also start a course during antibiotic treatment or after a digestive upset – check with your vet on timing if your pet is on medication.

A few practical tips make the daily dose easier. Sprinkle the powder over a small portion of food first, then serve the rest once it has been eaten. Because cats in particular notice anything unfamiliar, a strongly flavoured wet food or a little pate hides the powder well. For dogs, stirring it through something soft usually works better than scattering it over dry kibble, where the powder can settle at the bottom of the bowl.

Who it suits

Nutraflora suits dogs and cats needing routine digestive support: pets with sensitive stomachs, those changing diet, animals recovering from illness, and older pets whose digestion has become less reliable. It is a complementary feed, not a medicine. Persistent diarrhoea, vomiting or weight loss needs a veterinary assessment.

A note on the Nutravet range

Nutravet has since introduced Nutrabio Daily Digestive Support as the successor to Nutraflora, with improved palatability. Nutraflora itself is unchanged and still the same trusted formula, and Pet Med Direct continues to supply genuine Nutravet stock while it remains available. If you have used Nutraflora happily for years, nothing about this product has changed.

When owners start a course

Nutraflora is used both as daily maintenance and around specific events. Common starting points include:

• Switching to a new food, or moving between wet and dry.
• During and after a course of antibiotics, on veterinary advice.
• After a bout of digestive upset, once your vet is happy.
• Kennel, cattery or boarding stays.
• House moves, travel and other changes in routine.
• Older pets whose digestion has become less predictable.

Getting the best from a probiotic

Live cultures are sensitive, so handling matters. Keep the capsules in their original tub rather than decanting them into a pill box. Sprinkle the contents onto food that is cool or warm, never hot. Introduce any new food gradually over several days, so the gut has time to adjust alongside the supplement. Give it at the same time each day, because consistency matters more than the exact hour.

What to expect, and when

Probiotics are not fast-acting medicines, so it helps to set sensible expectations. Some owners notice steadier stools within a week or two. For others, the benefit shows more gradually as a general improvement in appetite and consistency over several weeks.

Because the gut population shifts slowly, give any probiotic a fair trial before judging it. Keeping a short diary of stool quality, appetite and energy makes the comparison far more honest than memory alone. Similarly, avoid changing the food, the treats and the supplement all in the same week, since you will not know which one made the difference.

When to speak to your vet

Nutraflora supports normal digestion. However, it is not a treatment, and some signs need a proper veterinary assessment rather than a supplement:

• Diarrhoea or vomiting lasting more than about 24 to 48 hours.
• Blood in the stool, or a black, tarry appearance.
• Weight loss, a drop in appetite, or noticeable lethargy.
• Straining, obvious discomfort, or a bloated abdomen.
• Repeated upsets that keep returning after each recovery.

In addition, tell your vet about every supplement your pet receives. That way the whole routine can be reviewed together, especially if your pet is on prescription medication.

Storage and shelf life

Store the tub closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow any storage instruction printed on the label. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and use the capsules by the best-before date on the pack.

Product information

• Format: sprinkle capsules
• Pack options: 12 capsules or 48 capsules
• Species: dogs and cats
• Type: complementary feed, non-prescription
• Manufacturer: Nutravet

Frequently asked questions

Can I open the capsules?
Yes. They are designed as sprinkle capsules, so twist them open and mix the contents into food.

How long should my pet take it?
Short courses suit recovery periods. For ongoing gut support, daily long-term use is the usual approach.

Which pack size do I need?
The 12-capsule pack suits a short course. The 48-capsule pack is better for daily maintenance.

Can I use it during antibiotic treatment?
Many owners do, and vets often suggest it. Ask your vet about timing relative to doses.

Is it suitable for cats as well as dogs?
Yes. Nutravet formulates Nutraflora for both, with dosing based on bodyweight.

Should it be given with food?
Yes, that is the easiest way. Mix the powder into wet food, or into something tasty stirred through kibble.

What if my pet already takes another supplement?
That is usually fine, but run the full list past your vet so nothing overlaps unnecessarily.

What if I miss a day?
Simply give the next dose as normal. Never double up to catch up.

Can I give it long term?
Yes. It is designed as a maintenance product, and many pets stay on it for years.

Does it need to go in the fridge?
Follow the storage instruction printed on the label. Otherwise, a cool, dry cupboard away from heat and sunlight is fine.

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