Stephanie Hoyle
June 2024
I give this product daily to my 2 Labradors, as both were susceptible to anal gland issues. No such problems since adding this product and the eldest has been taking it daily now for 5 years. I find it also helps prevent runny poos after worming, or a stressful event such as a vet visit. Even antibiotics or anti inflammatories don’t cause runny poos when this product is being taken regularly. I simply won’t be without it for them. Both Labradors will happily eat the pellets without being disguised so if I ever forget to add it to their food I can given them each a scoop fed from my hand.
Vanessa Bateson
September 2019
have used for number of years now and never had to take dogs back to vets for their glands as before i stared using this was there every 2 months
My 5yr old american bulldog was suffering with blocked anal glands however since using this particular product there have been no problems! I've been using this product now for around 8 months and can honestly say it's worth every penny! No more expensive vet bills !
Peter Gove
September 2015
Recommended by our vet for anul gland problems in our miniature long haired dachshund. Seems to help but our dog is a bit fussy on food. He would carefully throw all of the pellets out of his plate. Problem solved by crushing with a rolling pin and hiding the pellets under other food.
Wendy Lewis
February 2015
This has been a huge help for my rescue greyhound - no more "nervous tummy" problems and it's totally cured his anal gland trouble. I've tried other probiotics, but he won't eat them - he loves this one!
Debbie Mciver
September 2013
I have been buying this product for more years than I care to remember as a supplement to my Dog's diet. Having read many of the other latest reviews, I would agree that yes, the pot size has decreased and initially it didn't last as long because the manufacturers used the same style of serving spoon. However, now that the serving spoon has been changed to compensate for it now being a more concentrated product, from the way I'm using it, it lasts just as long as before. There have been no feeding problems or illness for my dogs since the manufacturers changed the product and I am quite happy to continue as I have been doing - unless any future changes start to disagree with my dogs.
Like everyone else has said this product is no longer what it used to be since it was "reformulated". It doesn't last anywhere near as long as the old one. Plus it doesn't seem to work any longer (my vet originally suggested it to help with anal gland problems). Since they changed it I have noticed the old gland problems are back. All it seems to do is create enormous poohs. I will not be buying this any more and I'm going to feedback to my vet as they are still selling it.
Mrs Janette Martin-o'malley
August 2013
As everybody else has noted - the 500g pot does not last as long as the 800g. I have also noticed how much wheat is in this product. This can be an irritant to the gut so I will not be purchasing again as I buy gluten free dog food to avoid that problem.
Rosaline Hughes
June 2013
I have bought this from VetUK for quite a few years ever since it was prescribed by my vet for anal gland problems. It also helps with a sensitive tummy.. However I am disappointed with it now, protexin have changed the formula.. My dog is very reluctant to eat it. It is a dark green colour too! Not sure about how long it lasts as I use less as they said so haven't finished the pot yet.Why oh why do manufacturers change what works.?
I have used this product for some considerable time for my dog and it has been brilliant, however, the new tub size does not last nearly as long and does not appear to work so well. I am considering whether to continue using it or see if there is any other product on the market that would do the same job.
I was assured the new product would last as long so I carefully compared the two sizes over a couple of months. Result? There were 18 measures (at least) fewer servings from the new size (even using the new smaller measure). Really rather a cheat. A pity as otherwise it is a good product.
Vittoria Franchino
May 2013
I agree this pot does not last as long and I feel that it is rather misleading to say it does, I need to buy it for my dog :(
Jacqueline Dolan
April 2013
I agree this product does NOT last as long as the 800g pot!!!!!!This is misleading.
I actually like this product and will continue to buy it but I would like to point out that the 500g pot does NOT last as long as the 800g pot. The scoop size is exactly the same as is the dosage (at least for my small dog).
Our rescue Dog, Mitch, arrived to us with terrible tummy problems. This was recommended to us by our vet and we have used it ever since. He is so much better on the pro fibre, though we always know when we have forgotten to give it to him.
I discovered this product after ploughing through forums looking for ideas and oppinions on repeating puppy runny poos and itchy bum. Fantastic results and I only give the pup about a quarter of a measure with his breakfast, he has nice big stools most of the time and his glands are much better no embarrasing itchy bum.
Vittoria Franchino
April 2012
I have used this product for my german shepherds and it has helped ensure that their anal glands work properly. Any gut issues they had previously have improved immensely. I have recommended this product to my friends.
Arati Iyengar
October 2010
I only discovered this product by chance when I went to a different veterinary surgery. It has helped my rescue dog with her anal gland problems. I had to take her to the vet every 8 days to have her anal sacs emptied when I first got her. Now it has been over a year. I am certain this product has helped along with lots of exercise.
This has really helped my assistance dog and we can now happyly go into shops, resturants again without embarrasment.
I started buying this 6 months ago after advice to help my dogs anal glands problems to give 'larger bulky stools' I can only say that it has helped with the problem greatly along with other dietry changes so can only recommend it through my experience and will continue to purchase it if I think it is making a difference which it is.
Annette Osborne
April 2010
I am a bit disappointed that the product contains artificial beef flavouring, there is also no info what ingredients the product contains. Knowing what ingredients are in products certainly influences what i purchase, i have rated it 2 star because of the artificial flavouring in it.
Susannah Skinner
March 2010
This appears to have sorted out all digestive problems in our 2 cats! They regularly have this added to their wet food with a little olive oil and (touch wood) no more trouble. Both are only just turned 4 and both had bowel problems which the vet said were tricky to properly diagnose. Internet searching told me maybe lack of fibre was a problem, hence why used this. I have looked around for other products before finding this one and this seems to be the best by far containing fibre, pre-biotics and pro-biotics - haven't found all 3 in one product since. I'm hoping this has permanently cured their troubles - fingers crossed.