The Gut-Cat Connection: Do Probiotics Really Work?

You've probably heard that probiotics can support your own gut health—but what about your cat? Your cat's gut is home to a complex community of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms that make up the feline gut microbiome. And that microbiome may have connections far beyond digestion, including the immune system, nutrient metabolism, and the gut-brain axis. But with so many probiotic products and big claims out there, how do you know what actually matters? In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly talks with Angel Romero from Buddy Biotics about the feline microbiome, dysbiosis, probiotics vs. prebiotics, multiple probiotic strains, CFUs, shelf stability, diet, appetite, stress, and when a probiotic or prebiotic might make sense for a cat. And because the gut is connected to so many aspects of feline health, they explore where the science ends and marketing hype begins. Listen to the episode to get the full conversation—and a clearer understanding of what probiotics may actually be doing inside your cat. Find Buddy Biotics in the Cat Behavior Solutions online store.