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Five formulas, each focused on one area

Microbiome Care is the daily foundation. Gut Restore, Calming Care, Itch & Immune Care and Metabolic Care each focus on one area of wellbeing. Every one is a powder with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only other addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing.

  • 5formulas
  • 2 gevery sachet
  • 30sachets per box

Why a powder

More of every gram is active

A powder needs no chew binders or artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps it free-flowing.

No chew bindersNo artificial flavors or colorsDosed by weightOne pre-measured 2 g sachetMix into any food
Plentum powder sachet compared with a typical chew
FeaturePlentum powder sachetA typical chew
Binders and fillersNone. A powder does not need them to hold a shape.Usually needed to hold the shape and bulk of the chew.
Flavors, colors, flowNo artificial flavors or colors. Only a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing.Varies by brand. Check the other-ingredients list.
Actives per servingMore of each gram is active: up to 977 mg of actives in one 2 g sachet.Actives share the serving with the chew matrix and flavor base.
DosesEvery dose in mg on the label, ingredient by ingredient.Some labels list a blend total only.
Dosing by weightOne pre-measured 2 g sachet, 1 to 4 a day by weight.Fixed piece sizes and counts.
How it is givenMix into any food: dry, wet or a warm-water gravy.Offered as a treat, or hidden in food.

This is a fair comparison with typical chews in general, not with any brand. A chew can be a good choice. Compare the label.

The five formulas

Side by side

Microbiome Care is the foundation. The other four each focus on one area of wellbeing.

Plentum formulas compared, per 2 g sachet
Per 2 g sachet
Microbiome Care The daily foundation
Gut Restore Gut support
Calming Care Calming support
Itch & Immune Care The gut-skin axis
Metabolic Care Healthy weight
In every sachetOne pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is forDaily gut and oral-health support in one sachet, plus skin and coat nutrients.Supports normal bowel function and healthy stool consistency, and helps maintain proper gut flora during dietary change or stress.Supports a calm and relaxed demeanor during situational stress, such as thunderstorms and travel, and promotes a healthy gut-brain axis.Supports a normal immune system response to environmental and seasonal triggers, a healthy coat, and the gut-skin axis.Supports proper weight management, alongside portion control and exercise.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • Oral-health postbiotic 125 mg
  • Fish oil 150 mg
  • Colostrum 100 mg
  • Inulin 100 mg
  • L-glutamine 100 mg

Also licorice root 50 mg, zinc methionine 5 mg, selenomethionine 20 mcg, vitamin E 25 IU.

  • Proprietary probiotic blend 300 mg (10 billion CFU)
  • Psyllium husk 200 mg
  • Slippery elm bark 150 mg
  • Organic pumpkin 150 mg
  • Yeast cell wall postbiotic 75 mg

Also Jerusalem artichoke inulin 50 mg.

  • L-theanine (Suntheanine) 200 mg
  • GABA 150 mg
  • Magnesium 100 mg
  • L-tryptophan 100 mg
  • Postbiotic 100 mg

Also probiotic blend 75 mg, chamomile 75 mg, passionflower 75 mg, valerian root 50 mg, ashwagandha (KSM-66) 50 mg, vitamin B6 2 mg.

  • Canine immune-health postbiotic 250 mg
  • Algal DHA 250 mg
  • Colostrum (30% IgG, bovine) 150 mg
  • Proprietary probiotic blend 150 mg (2 billion CFU)
  • Quercetin 100 mg
  • Spirulina 75 mg
  • Pediococcus acidilactici postbiotic blend 200 mg
  • Acacia fiber 175 mg
  • Probiotic blend 100 mg (2 billion CFU)
  • L-carnitine 75 mg
  • White kidney bean extract 50 mg

Also chia seed 50 mg and chitosan 50 mg.

Live probioticNone. A postbiotic and prebiotic formula with no live cultures.Yes. Five strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1, S. boulardii), 10 billion CFU per label.Yes. Five strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1, S. boulardii), 10 billion CFU per label.Yes. Four strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1), 2 billion CFU per label.Yes. B. animalis lactis and L. gasseri, 2 billion CFU per label.
PostbioticOral-health postbioticYeast cell wall postbioticA postbioticCanine immune-health postbioticPediococcus acidilactici postbiotic blend
Who it is forDogs of different sizes and life stages, as the everyday base.Dogs facing a food change, boarding, travel or a stressful week.Dogs who get worked up by storms, fireworks, car rides, vet visits or grooming.Dogs whose coat and skin need extra support, including through seasonal changes.Adult dogs on a portion-control and exercise plan. It works alongside diet, not instead of it.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Up to 20 lb$1.17 a day
  • 20–50 lb$2.22 a day
  • Over 50 lb$3.25 a day
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
Often used withThe base layer. Often given under a targeted formula.Some dog parents use it for a set period, then carry on with Microbiome Care. Both contain inulin, so fiber overlaps.A seasonal add-on to Microbiome Care.Often paired with Microbiome Care. They share colostrum and omega-3, so the doses add up.Often used alongside Microbiome Care, with portion control and exercise.
Also in the formulaContains fish oil and bovine colostrum.Contains brewer's yeast and a probiotic yeast (S. boulardii).Contains brewer's yeast and a probiotic yeast (S. boulardii).Contains bovine colostrum and brewer's yeast. The DHA is algal, so it is fish-free.Contains brewer's yeast and chitosan, a fiber. Mix with water or wet food.

Microbiome Care

The daily foundation
In every sachet
One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is for
Daily gut and oral-health support in one sachet, plus skin and coat nutrients.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • Oral-health postbiotic 125 mg
  • Fish oil 150 mg
  • Colostrum 100 mg
  • Inulin 100 mg
  • L-glutamine 100 mg

Also licorice root 50 mg, zinc methionine 5 mg, selenomethionine 20 mcg, vitamin E 25 IU.

Live probiotic
None. A postbiotic and prebiotic formula with no live cultures.
Postbiotic
Oral-health postbiotic
Who it is for
Dogs of different sizes and life stages, as the everyday base.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Up to 20 lb$1.17 a day
  • 20–50 lb$2.22 a day
  • Over 50 lb$3.25 a day
Often used with
The base layer. Often given under a targeted formula.
Also in the formula
Contains fish oil and bovine colostrum.

Gut Restore

Gut support
In every sachet
One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is for
Supports normal bowel function and healthy stool consistency, and helps maintain proper gut flora during dietary change or stress.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • Proprietary probiotic blend 300 mg (10 billion CFU)
  • Psyllium husk 200 mg
  • Slippery elm bark 150 mg
  • Organic pumpkin 150 mg
  • Yeast cell wall postbiotic 75 mg

Also Jerusalem artichoke inulin 50 mg.

Live probiotic
Yes. Five strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1, S. boulardii), 10 billion CFU per label.
Postbiotic
Yeast cell wall postbiotic
Who it is for
Dogs facing a food change, boarding, travel or a stressful week.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
Often used with
Some dog parents use it for a set period, then carry on with Microbiome Care. Both contain inulin, so fiber overlaps.
Also in the formula
Contains brewer's yeast and a probiotic yeast (S. boulardii).

Calming Care

Calming support
In every sachet
One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is for
Supports a calm and relaxed demeanor during situational stress, such as thunderstorms and travel, and promotes a healthy gut-brain axis.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • L-theanine (Suntheanine) 200 mg
  • GABA 150 mg
  • Magnesium 100 mg
  • L-tryptophan 100 mg
  • Postbiotic 100 mg

Also probiotic blend 75 mg, chamomile 75 mg, passionflower 75 mg, valerian root 50 mg, ashwagandha (KSM-66) 50 mg, vitamin B6 2 mg.

Live probiotic
Yes. Five strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1, S. boulardii), 10 billion CFU per label.
Postbiotic
A postbiotic
Who it is for
Dogs who get worked up by storms, fireworks, car rides, vet visits or grooming.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
Often used with
A seasonal add-on to Microbiome Care.
Also in the formula
Contains brewer's yeast and a probiotic yeast (S. boulardii).

Itch & Immune Care

The gut-skin axis
In every sachet
One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is for
Supports a normal immune system response to environmental and seasonal triggers, a healthy coat, and the gut-skin axis.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • Canine immune-health postbiotic 250 mg
  • Algal DHA 250 mg
  • Colostrum (30% IgG, bovine) 150 mg
  • Proprietary probiotic blend 150 mg (2 billion CFU)
  • Quercetin 100 mg
  • Spirulina 75 mg
Live probiotic
Yes. Four strains (L. casei K9-1, L. fermentum K9-2, L. brevis WF-1B, L. reuteri WF-1), 2 billion CFU per label.
Postbiotic
Canine immune-health postbiotic
Who it is for
Dogs whose coat and skin need extra support, including through seasonal changes.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
Often used with
Often paired with Microbiome Care. They share colostrum and omega-3, so the doses add up.
Also in the formula
Contains bovine colostrum and brewer's yeast. The DHA is algal, so it is fish-free.

Metabolic Care

Healthy weight
In every sachet
One pre-measured 2 g sachet with no chew binders and no artificial flavors or colors. The only addition is a trace of what keeps the powder free-flowing, and it mixes into any food.
What it is for
Supports proper weight management, alongside portion control and exercise.
Main actives (per sachet)
  • Pediococcus acidilactici postbiotic blend 200 mg
  • Acacia fiber 175 mg
  • Probiotic blend 100 mg (2 billion CFU)
  • L-carnitine 75 mg
  • White kidney bean extract 50 mg

Also chia seed 50 mg and chitosan 50 mg.

Live probiotic
Yes. B. animalis lactis and L. gasseri, 2 billion CFU per label.
Postbiotic
Pediococcus acidilactici postbiotic blend
Who it is for
Adult dogs on a portion-control and exercise plan. It works alongside diet, not instead of it.
Price a day, by dog size
  • Under 25 lb$1.50 a day
  • 26–50 lb$2.87 a day
  • 51–75 lb$4.00 a day
  • Over 75 lb$5.00 a day
Often used with
Often used alongside Microbiome Care, with portion control and exercise.
Also in the formula
Contains brewer's yeast and chitosan, a fiber. Mix with water or wet food.

Doses are per 2 g sachet. Dogs take 1 to 4 sachets a day by weight. Price a day is the one-time box price divided by 30 days at that size.

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Stacking

Using more than one

Many dogs take Microbiome Care with a targeted formula. Here are the rules, and a check for repeated actives.

  1. Start with one.Begin with the formula that matches your dog's main need. You can add a second later, once the first is part of the routine.
  2. Count every sachet.Each formula is dosed by weight on its own, 1 to 4 sachets a day. Two formulas means two doses.
  3. Check what repeats.A few actives appear in more than one formula, so doses add up. The check below shows which, and by how much.
  4. No added-effect claims.Each formula stands on its own. We do not claim that using two together does more than the sum of what is on each label.

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Dog weight in lb

Before you start

Before you add a supplement

Talk to your veterinarian before adding a supplement, especially if your dog takes medication, is pregnant or nursing, has a diagnosed condition, or has reacted to new foods.

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