When people think about their dog's health, they think about food quality, exercise and vet checkups. Gut health rarely makes the list.

It should be at the top of it.

The gut is the control centre

Your dog's digestive system contains trillions of bacteria — collectively called the gut microbiome. These bacteria do far more than digest food. They regulate immune function, produce neurotransmitters that affect mood and behaviour, support nutrient absorption and protect against illness.

When the microbiome is balanced and thriving, everything works better. When it's depleted or imbalanced, it shows up in ways most owners don't connect to digestion — dull coat, low energy, frequent illness, anxiety, inconsistent stools.

What feeds gut bacteria

Beneficial gut bacteria need prebiotic fibre to survive and multiply. Psyllium husk — the primary ingredient in Logs — is one of the most effective prebiotic fibres available. It travels through the digestive system largely undigested, feeding the bacteria that live there.

Without adequate fibre, beneficial bacteria populations decline. Harmful bacteria fill the gap. The whole system tilts.

Probiotic plus prebiotic

Logs combines psyllium husk as a prebiotic — food for gut bacteria — with Bacillus subtilis as a live probiotic strain. This combination is more effective than either alone. The probiotic introduces beneficial bacteria. The prebiotic feeds and sustains them.

The result is a gut environment where the right bacteria thrive, everything else follows.

The signs of poor gut health

• Soft or inconsistent stools
• Dull or shedding coat
• Low energy levels
• Frequent digestive upset
• Regular illness or slow recovery
• Anxious or reactive behaviour

If your dog shows any of these, their gut is likely the starting point.

Good dogs deserve good Logs.

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