The Plentum Journal
Our guides cover gut health, calm, skin, and healthy weight for dogs.
Nutrition
Why we made four new dog supplements
Plentum now makes five supplements: Microbiome Care, the daily foundation, and four for specific needs. Each one is a 2 g powder sachet that you pour over the food your dog already eats. The five ...
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French Bulldog skin, coat and tummy: a fall care guide for Frenchie parents
Fall care for French Bulldogs’ folds, paws, and coat.
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Holiday guests and your dog: how to keep the house calm
Prepare a quiet room before guests arrive.
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Fall shedding in dogs: what's normal, what helps the coat and when to call the vet
Tell normal fall shedding from hair loss.
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White specks in dog poop: what they are and how to check
Rice-like pieces in fresh dog stool may be tapeworm segments. Appearance alone cannot identify every white speck. Pho...
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Swollen gums in dogs: causes and when to see a vet
Swollen gums can reflect gingivitis, another mouth disorder, or a local injury. Other causes include a stuck object, ...
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Signs of stomach pain in dogs: what to look for and how urgent it is
Restlessness, a hunched posture, and reluctance to eat can accompany abdominal pain. One concerning sign is enough to...
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Signs of dental pain in dogs: a checklist for owners
Dogs can have dental pain without obvious signs. Changes in chewing or resistance to face handling can be clues. Watc...
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Questions to ask your vet about dog supplements
Bring a short list of questions to your next vet visit whenever you are thinking about a dog supplement. Ask why your...
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Probiotic strains for dogs, explained
A full probiotic name identifies the genus, species, and strain designation. The genus is the broad group, the specie...
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How to support normal dog stool quality: 11 practical tips (2026)
Support normal stool quality by checking diet changes and your dog’s overall condition.Avoid adding several extras w...
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Dog gas remedies: what to give and how to relieve gas
Quick answer: what can you give a dog with gas? If your dog is comfortable and acting normal, start with feeding ch...
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Probiotic side effects in dogs: 5 signs and 3 red flags (2026 practical guide)
Gas or stomach discomfort can follow a new probiotic. Diarrhea needs attention rather than an assumed adjustment peri...
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Dog poop color chart: 7 colors & 5 red flags (2026)
Did you spot an odd color on the walk? Use this chart to see what each of 7 stool colors can mean, which 5 red flags ...
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Best time to give dog probiotics: morning vs night (2026 practical guide)
Give your dog's probiotic at a consistent daily time. Breakfast or dinner both work when the label allows mealtime ...
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FortiFlora alternative for dogs: 5 practical options
Compare a FortiFlora alternative for dogs by ingredients, format and daily directions, with current label sources and...
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Dry dog paws: how to care for mild dryness and what to avoid
If your dog's paw pads are only mildly dry and not split or sore, clean the paws, dry between the toes, and apply a ...
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Dog itchy skin: home care ideas
Your dog's scratching at midnight again. Here are ten gentle home steps for mild itch, what to skip, and when it's ti...
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Dog itching and scratching: could it be a gut health issue?
When fleas are ruled out and your dog's still scratching, the gut is worth a look. See how the gut-skin connection wo...
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Omega-3 for dogs: EPA, DHA, and what to look for (2026 guide)
Your vet mentioned fish oil, or someone at the dog park swears by it. Now you're holding a bottle labeled "fish oil...
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Best probiotics for French Bulldogs
Frenchies are famous for gas and soft stools. See how to size up a probiotic or gut supplement for yours, and when it...
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How to calm an anxious dog naturally
Is your dog pacing, panting or hiding? Here are natural ways to help a nervous dog settle, from safe spaces and routi...
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Can a probiotic support a calm dog? The gut-brain connection explained
Your dog's gut and brain talk all day through the vagus nerve, and the microbiome may shape how she handles stress. S...
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Reading calming signals and body language in dogs
How to read your dog's calming signals, like yawning, lip licking and turning away, and how to respond so they feel u...
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How to prepare your dog for fireworks season (starting now)
If your dog shakes and hides when the first firework goes off, start four to six weeks ahead with a safe space, low-v...
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Daily routines that support a calm, settled dog
Predictable meals, walks, and rest can help your dog settle. Start with the parts of the day that trigger pacing. Kn...
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Best calming supplements for dogs: 7 selection criteria
Calming supplements for dogs range from solid to useless. See how to read the label in 2026: which ingredients have r...
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A healthy weight routine for dogs: daily habits that help
This practical 12-week plan helps your dog reach a healthy weight with a body condition check, a vet-set calorie targ...
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Best fiber for dogs: satiety guide (practical 2026)
How fiber affects fullness, stool and the gut microbiome in dogs, and where it fits in a healthy weight plan.
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Dog body condition score: how to check at home
How to check your dog's body condition score at home with the 9-point scale: what to feel for, what to look for and w...
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Bulldog weight loss: 7 common causes and real solutions
Unexplained weight loss in a bulldog needs veterinary assessment before changing food or adding supplements. Possibl...
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Pomeranian weight loss: 7 causes and practical solutions
A healthy Pomeranian weighs about 3 to 7 pounds, so even small losses matter. See what usually causes Pomeranian weig...
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Senior dog weight management: keeping older dogs lean and comfortable
Your senior dog is rounding out on the same food, or losing weight you can't put back. This guide covers why weight m...
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French Bulldog skin, coat and tummy: a fall care guide for Frenchie parents
Fall care for French Bulldogs’ folds, paws, and coat.
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Best probiotic for Golden Retrievers: supporting gut and skin health
Goldens are known for touchy stomachs, itchy skin and repeat ear trouble. See what to look for in a daily probiotic, ...
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Best probiotic for German Shepherds: gut support for a sensitive-stomach breed
Your German Shepherd cleared the room again, or you're scooping the third soft pile this week. The best probiotic f...
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Labrador gut health: digestion, appetite, and the microbiome
Labs are famously food-driven, and that appetite can cause real gut trouble. See why, how the Lab microbiome works, a...
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German Shepherd gut health: why the breed is prone to digestive issues
Your German Shepherd has loose stools again, perhaps gas, or a coat that never shines despite what you feed.If that ...
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Golden Retriever health guide
Golden Retrievers are the 3rd most popular breed, and they have health needs many owners miss. Here's a guide to join...
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Best probiotics for French Bulldogs
Frenchies are famous for gas and soft stools. See how to size up a probiotic or gut supplement for yours, and when it...
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Dachshund gut health and digestive supplements: evidence guide
A dachshund's gut and back affect each other through pain, stress and weight. See how a daily synbiotic fits in next ...
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Probiotics for Boxer dogs
Boxers often get loose stool after a food switch, boarding or a road trip. A daily probiotic or synbiotic, given the ...
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How every lot of our new supplements is tested, and what the results mean
You want to understand the testing behind a supplement your dog eats daily. Every lot of all five Plentum supplement...
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Canine oral microbiome: plaque, halitosis & evidence
Learn what lives in your dog's mouth, how plaque, tartar and bad breath differ, and what small postbiotic studies on ...
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Beyond probiotics: the power of canine postbiotics
Postbiotics are the helpful compounds gut bacteria make, delivered without live organisms. See how they differ from p...
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What makes a dog's skin barrier strong (and what weakens it)
Flakes on the couch, a dull coat and more scratching often mean your dog's skin barrier is struggling. See how that b...
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The gut-skin axis in dogs: how digestive health and skin connect
Your dog’s skin keeps flaring, and you’ve noticed digestive changes too. The gut-skin axis describes communication b...
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Gut bacteria and dog weight: the emerging picture
Gut bacteria may influence your dog's weight, but measured food and activity remain central to weight management. Re...
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How the canine immune system interacts with the gut
Loose stools one week and itching the next can be connected, because much of your dog's immune activity sits in the g...
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Canine metabolism and the gut microbiome: what dog parents should know
How canine metabolism works, what the gut microbiome does for energy and digestion, and the daily habits that support...
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Best fiber for dogs: satiety guide (practical 2026)
How fiber affects fullness, stool and the gut microbiome in dogs, and where it fits in a healthy weight plan.
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Dog food formulated for digestion: which brands have the best
No single brand suits every dog's digestion, so compare foods by their label and formula. Switch gradually, keep trea...
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Dog food manufacturer checklist for digestive health
No single dog food brand suits every dog's digestion. This checklist shows how to judge any food on who formulates it...
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Sensitive-stomach dog food: how to compare options
How to compare dog foods for a sensitive stomach: match the life stage, check for a complete and balanced statement, ...
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How to compare dog foods for digestive health
Compare dog foods for digestive health by checking completeness and life stage, tracking how your dog does and knowin...
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Fiber for dogs: best sources and prebiotic benefits
If your dog's stools are off and someone said pumpkin, this guide covers which fibers help, how much to add, and when...
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Fermented foods for dogs: kefir, bone broth, and the gut microbiome
Kefir, bone broth and a little plain sauerkraut can add live cultures to your dog's bowl. See which fermented foods a...
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Best dog food for gut health: how to compare options (2026)
You're standing in the dog food aisle, and every third bag promises "digestive health." The best gut-health dog foo...
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Rotational feeding and the microbiome in dogs, 2026
You’ve heard advice to rotate your dog’s food and wonder whether it matters. Rotational feeding means changing a pro...
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Puppy sensitive stomach? Build a gut-friendly daily routine
Puppy tummies get thrown off easily because the gut is still developing, so food changes, stress, and new surroundin...
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How to support normal dog stool quality: 11 practical tips (2026)
Support normal stool quality by checking diet changes and your dog’s overall condition.Avoid adding severa...
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How to calm an anxious dog naturally
Is your dog pacing, panting or hiding? Here are natural ways to help a nervous dog settle, from safe spaces...
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A healthy weight routine for dogs: daily habits that help
This practical 12-week plan helps your dog reach a healthy weight with a body condition check, a vet-set ca...
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Dog itching and scratching: could it be a gut health issue?
When fleas are ruled out and your dog's still scratching, the gut is worth a look. See how the gut-skin con...
What the research says
The latest from our science library, plus how we test what goes in every sachet.
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How every lot of our new supplements is tested, and what the results mean
You want to understand the testing behind a supplement your dog eats daily. Every lot of all five Plentum ...
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Canine oral microbiome: plaque, halitosis & evidence
Learn what lives in your dog's mouth, how plaque, tartar and bad breath differ, and what small postbiotic s...
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Beyond probiotics: the power of canine postbiotics
Postbiotics are the helpful compounds gut bacteria make, delivered without live organisms. See how they dif...
Which supplement fits your dog?
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