Spore-forming Bacillus
6 billion CFU · 6 strainsB. coagulans and B. subtilis travel inside a hard endospore shell, so they reach the lower gut instead of breaking down in the stomach.
If you've already tried a probiotic and nothing changed - it probably never reached the gut. Most don't survive a dog's stomach acid. ZeniPet uses spore-forming strains that do. That's the one difference that makes all the others matter.
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We stand behind every jar. If you don't see a difference in your dog's gut health, skin, or coat within 90 days, we'll refund your order — no questions asked.
None of it was a bad decision. They were all just aimed at the wrong floor of the building.
They clean the surface. They can't reach what's driving it, which is why the smell is back within hours.
Worth doing, and for some dogs it's the whole answer. For most it takes the edge off without settling anything.
They work on the itch signal, and often work well. But they manage a symptom on an ongoing basis. Speak to your vet about anything prescribed; this isn't a replacement for it.
This is the one that matters. It probably wasn't a bad product. It just never arrived. Most are built on Lactobacillus, and a dog's stomach runs at roughly pH 1-2.
From the first chew to full gut support, step by step.
The bacteria travel dormant inside a hard biological endospore shell. A natural piece of armour that the stomach cannot break open.
A dog's stomach runs at pH 1-2. Acidic enough to break down bone. Ordinary Lactobacillus does not survive it. The shell does.
Past the stomach, the spores germinate in the lower gut. That single property is the difference between a probiotic that arrives and one that stops working.
A practising veterinarian explains why spore-forming probiotics reach the gut when standard strains cannot.
Same goal, completely different approach.
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Every amount is on the label, and on this page.
B. coagulans and B. subtilis travel inside a hard endospore shell, so they reach the lower gut instead of breaking down in the stomach.
Amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, lactase and bromelain. Helping break down the starch load of a modern dry-food diet.
Putting bacteria into a gut without feeding them is half a job. Prebiotic fibre is what lets the new colonies establish once they land.
Postbiotics are the beneficial compounds bacteria produce, supporting the gut lining. Most competing chews include nothing in this category.
Per chew · 4 g soft chew, salmon flavour
Inactive ingredients: Chicken Liver Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Beef Bone Meal, Beet Pulp, Tapioca Starch, Brewer's Yeast, Natural Vanilla Powder, Carrot Powder, Tomato Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Beet, Lemon, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Salmon Flavour.
Warnings: For dogs use only. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not feed pups under 12 weeks old. Check with a veterinarian before feeding to pregnant or nursing dogs.
Cautions: Calorie Content (Calculated): 3,457 kcal ME/kg; 8.6 kcal ME/chew. Crude protein ≥18%, Crude ash ≤7%, Coarse fibers ≤5%, Crude fat ≥15%, Water ≤10%.
Storage and handling: Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight. Once opened, consume within 3 months.
Begin with half the suggested amount and gradually increase to the full daily dose. Amounts can be split between morning and evening. Given with or without food.
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½ | 60 days | 120 days | 180 days |
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1 | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
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2 | 15 days | 30 days | 45 days |
Over 36 kg (80+ lbs)Large
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3 | 10 days | 20 days | 30 days |
Every dog is different, but this is the pattern most owners report when giving ZeniPet daily.
Days 1-14
Firmer stools and less gas are usually the first changes. The gut responds faster than the skin, so this is where most owners notice something.
Weeks 3-4
The spore-forming strains establish colonies in the lower gut. Digestion continues to improve. Skin and coat changes are not yet visible — the gut needs to settle before the outside follows.
Weeks 5-8
This is when owners most commonly report softer coats, less scratching, cleaner ears and calmer paws. The immune system (70-90% gut-based) is now getting consistent support.
Weeks 9-12
The full benefit window. Improvements from earlier weeks continue to build. By this point the gut microbiome has had enough time to stabilise with daily use.
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Week three and the constant paw licking just stopped. Not reduced - stopped. Her paws were raw and pink for months and nothing we tried made a difference. I almost didn't bother with another supplement but the guarantee made it feel safe to try. Genuinely glad I did.
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Bear has always had a sensitive stomach. Loose stools, wind that clears the room, the lot. Within the first week his stools firmed up and the gas is about a tenth of what it was. Such a simple thing but it makes walks so much less stressful.
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Poppy's coat was dull and dry no matter what food we tried. About five weeks in, the groomer commented that her coat felt softer than usual. By week seven even strangers were saying she looked well. The only thing we changed was adding this chew.
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Archie's ears were a constant problem - shaking his head, dark waxy buildup, vet visits every few months. We're about eight weeks in and his ears are cleaner than they've been in two years. I still check them daily out of habit but there's nothing to find.
We're so sure you'll love our products, we offer a 90-day money back guarantee on all our edible supplements.
90 days from delivery. Fewer than 3% of customers ever claim it.
Most likely because the one you tried never arrived. Standard Lactobacillus-based probiotics largely don't survive a stomach running at pH 1-2, and are commonly dosed at 100-200 million CFU. ZeniPet leads with two spore-forming Bacillus strains that make the journey inside a protective endospore shell, at 6 billion CFU.
Fair catch. Four of the six strains are Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium. They do useful work in the upper gut, so they earn their place. The distinction is that they support rather than lead. A product built only on those four is the thing we're arguing against.
The full panel with amounts is published above. Open "See the full ingredient list". In short: 6 billion CFU across 6 strains, a 120 mg six-enzyme blend, 400 mg pumpkin powder, 5 mg FOS and 120 mg Greek yoghurt powder, in a 4 g salmon-flavour soft chew.
Made in the UK. It's a complementary pet feed. It sits alongside a complete and balanced diet rather than replacing any part of it.
By weight: half a chew for dogs up to 5 kg, one chew from 5-18 kg, two chews from 18-36 kg, three chews above 36 kg. Given daily, with or without food. The full table with jar durations is in the dosing section above.
This is the most common reason a supplement fails, which is why the format isn't an afterthought. It's a soft salmon-flavour chew given from the hand like a treat. No hiding it in cheese, no sprinkling something on a bowl and watching them walk away. If yours is the exception, that's exactly what the guarantee is for, and you won't have to post anything back.
Suitable from 12 weeks, with no upper age limit. If your dog is on medication, is unwell, or is being treated for anything ongoing, speak to your vet before adding this or anything else. It sits alongside veterinary care and doesn't replace it. Never stop something a vet has prescribed on the strength of a product page.
Yes. No diet change is needed, and it's designed to fit around whatever you already feed. If your dog is on other supplements or any prescribed medication, check with your vet first.
It depends entirely on your dog's weight, and we'd rather you did the arithmetic than be upsold. A jar is 30 chews: 60 days for a mini dog, 30 for a small one, 15 for medium, 10 for large. For a fair trial rather than a taster, aim for a couple of months of continuous use.
Digestion tends to settle first, often in the first week or two. The changes owners really want take considerably longer, and for some dogs most of the 90 days. We'd rather tell you that now than have you give up at week three thinking it's failed.
Then you get your money back and you keep the jar. Every dog is different, and we're not going to claim this works for all of them. That's the honest reason the guarantee is as long and as unconditional as it is.
Because everything is on the table. The full ingredient panel with real amounts is published above. The mechanism is explained well enough that you can check it yourself. And we carry the financial risk for 90 days. We built one of the strongest gut health formulas available in the UK, and we're confident enough to let you prove it at our expense.
No. There's no subscription on this page, no pre-ticked option, no toggle in the basket and nothing that renews later. You buy the jars you choose, once. If you come back it'll be because it worked, not because a card got charged automatically.
You have 90 days from delivery. If you're not convinced, tell us and you get a full refund. And you keep the jar. Nothing to post back, nothing to repackage.
Free UK shipping on every order, no minimum spend. The Itch & Paw Care Plan is digital and arrives by email as soon as you've ordered, so you can start reading before the jars land.
It is a real amount of money, and we won't pretend otherwise to someone who has already spent a great deal on things that didn't hold. What we'd say is that it's less than a single consultation at most UK practices, and the guarantee means the downside isn't "another £30 wasted". It's nothing.
No questions in this category yet.
Ninety days to find out, a full refund if you're not convinced, and you keep the jar either way.
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