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- Research shows certain probiotic strains offer far-reaching benefits for dogs and cats, including immune function support and positive changes in emotional health and behavior due to stress.
研究指出，某些益生菌菌株對狗和貓具有廣泛的好處，包括支持免疫功能，以及由於壓力而導致的情緒健康和行為方面的積極變化。 - Each scoop of Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics provides your cat or dog with 38 billion CFU gut-friendly bacteria from 14 carefully selected strains known to survive stomach acidity and reach the small intestine, where they are most beneficial.
每勺Bark＆Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics都含有380億CFU的腸道友好菌，來自14種精心選擇的菌株，這些菌株已知可以在胃酸的環境下存活，達到最有益的小腸。 - Unlike some other pet probiotic supplements, our formula is manufactured to prevent heat, air and moisture from damaging or destroying delicate organisms, yet does not require refrigeration.
與其他一些寵物益生菌補充劑不同的是，我們的配方是為了防止熱、空氣和濕氣損壞或破壞微生物而製造的，但不需要冷藏。
Digestive and bowel issues remain two of the top reasons for veterinarian visits.
消化和腸道問題仍然是寵物看獸醫的頭兩個原因之一。
While research on the use of probiotics for cats and dogs for these types of issues has existed for decades, they’ve long been scorned by the traditional veterinary community. The mere mention of probiotics was often disregarded as ineffective or a waste of money.
益生菌對於這些類型的問題在貓和狗身上的應用研究已經存在了幾十年，但長期以來，它們一直被傳統獸醫界蔑視。僅僅提到益生菌就被認為是無效或浪費金錢。
That said, increasing numbers of traditional veterinarians are now coming around to recognizing the value of probiotics. Research is expanding regarding their potential, and their potential benefits are no longer restricted to gut and digestive health.
益生菌的價值越來越受到傳統獸醫的認可。關於它們的潛力的研究正在擴大，它們的潛在好處不再局限於腸道和消化健康。
It’s truly an exciting time for probiotics for our fur-covered family members.
對寵物來說，益生菌時代的來臨對令人興奮。
If your pet is one of the many who still isn’t enjoying the many benefits that probiotics offer, take a moment to find out more about these very unique gut-friendly bacteria.
如果您的寵物仍然沒有享受到益生菌帶來的許多好處，請花點時間了解更多關於這些非常獨特的腸道友好菌。
You may become pleasantly surprised at how they might make a difference in not only your pet’s total-body health but his emotional well-being and behavior as well.
您可能會開心發現，益生菌不僅可以對您的寵物的全身健康產生影響，還可以對牠的情緒和行為產生積極的影響。
The Traditional Role of Probiotics for Gut and Bowel Health
益生菌在腸道和腸道健康中的傳統作用
So, what exactly are probiotics and how do they work? Probiotics are living microorganisms, or gut-friendly beneficial bacteria, that are selected according to their usefulness in either humans or animals.
那麼，什麼是益生菌，它們是如何起作用的？益生菌是選擇出對人類或動物有用的生活微生物，或腸道友好的有益細菌。
Interestingly enough, the strains of bacteria that offer benefits for cats and dogs aren’t always the same strains for humans.
有趣的是，對貓和狗有益的細菌株同對人類的有所不同。
Researchers are still learning about how probiotics work. They believe these living microorganisms may replenish and regulate the microflora, or gut bacteria, in your pet's intestinal tract as a source of digestive enzymes – and they’re convinced probiotics have a supportive effect on the immune system.
研究人員仍在學習益生菌的工作原理。他們認為，這些微生物可能作為消化酵素的來源，補充和調節寵物腸道內的微生物群落或腸道細菌，並確信益生菌對免疫系統有支持作用。
No matter how they work, probiotics promote a number of health-supporting functions, which has traditionally included digestion and bowel health.
無論它們如何工作，益生菌可以促進許多有益健康的功能，其中包括傳統上消化和腸道健康。
Probiotics were discovered in the early 1900s by Russian Nobel Laureate Eli Metchnikoff when he connected the Lactobacillus organism in fermented milk with longevity in the people who consumed it. Metchnikoff advised consuming fermented milk for gastrointestinal (GI) and bowel health.
益生菌在1900年代初由俄羅斯諾貝爾獎得主 Eli Metchnikoff 發現，當時他將發酵牛奶中的Lactobacillus有機體與長壽的人相連接。Metchnikoff 建議食用發酵牛奶來維持腸道和腸道健康。
Research confirms that probiotics can support a pet’s healthy digestive processes. A study of 16 Beagles found that adding beneficial bacteria to their diet improved fat and carbohydrate digestibility in the gut, as well as stool quality.
研究證實，益生菌可以支持寵物的健康消化過程。一項對16只比格犬的研究發現，添加有益細菌到其飲食中可以改善腸道中脂肪和碳水化合物的消化，以及糞便質量。
Probiotics have been proven safe and effective for promoting total gastrointestinal health. And a healthy GI system allows your pet to maximize his optimum health and well-being, no matter what life stage he’s in.
益生菌已被證明是促進整體腸道健康安全和有效的方法。而健康的腸道系統可以讓您的寵物在任何生命階段都能充分利用其最佳健康和幸福。
In fact, supporting your pet's GI health is key to him living his longest and healthiest life possible.
事實上，支持寵物的腸道健康是讓它生活得最長久和最健康的關鍵。
For all these reasons, traditional veterinarians are finally agreeing that probiotics may offer benefits for cats and dogs.
出於所有這些原因，傳統的獸醫師終於同意益生菌可能為貓和狗帶來好處。
The Expanding Usefulness of Probiotics for Pets
益生菌在寵物身上的應用價值不斷擴大
Aside from probiotics’ recognized benefits for gastrointestinal health, researchers are confirming exciting new potential for these living microorganisms.
除了益生菌對腸道健康的認識到外，研究人員正在確認這些生活微生物令人興奮的新潛力。
A growing body of human and animal research suggests probiotics may offer additional benefits for many aspects of health, including:
越來越多的人類和動物研究表明，益生菌可能為許多健康方面提供額外的好處，包括：
- Maintaining a healthy, normal body weight and composition.
維持健康和正常的體重和組成。 - Supporting healthy immune function.
支持健康的免疫功能。 - Promoting healthy blood sugar levels and normal glucose tolerance.
促進健康的血糖水平和正常的葡萄糖耐受性。 - Supporting liver health.
支持肝臟健康。 - Promoting a normal, healthy inflammatory response.
促進正常健康的發炎反應。 - Supporting skin health.
支持皮膚健康。 - Promoting a normal response to allergens.
促進對過敏原的正常反應。 - Supporting healthy, normal blood lipid levels.
支持健康和正常的血脂水平。 - Promoting a healthy growth rate in puppies.
促進幼犬健康生長。 - Helping to reduce stress and support a calm, relaxed mood.
幫助減輕壓力，支持平靜，放鬆的情緒。
Dogs and cats need the beneficial bacteria found in probiotics to help maintain healthy levels of friendly bacteria in their guts. When you supplement your pet’s diet with probiotics that flood his system with the right strains of beneficial bacteria, you’re supporting his total-body health.
狗和貓需要在益生菌中發現的有益細菌，以幫助維持其腸道中友好細菌的健康水平。當您通過補充寵物飲食中的益生菌，使其系統充滿正確的有益細菌株時，您正在支持其全身健康。
In a study to evaluate the effects of probiotics on feline gut health, researchers selected 10 healthy adult Maine Coon cats and gave half of them Lactobacillus acidophilus.
在一項評估益生菌對貓腸道健康影響的研究中，研究人員選擇了10只健康的成年緬因橙貓，並給其中一半Lactobacillus acidophilus。
During the five-week trial, fecal firmness and moisture levels were evaluated – assessments considered a good measure of an animal’s gut health. The cats in the probiotic group showed higher quality stools with greater levels of L. acidophilus, an indication that the probiotic supplement was having the desired effect.
在為期五週的試驗中，評估了糞便的硬度和濕度水平-這些評估被認為是動物腸道健康的良好評估指標。益生菌組的貓顯示具有更高質量的糞便和更高水平的L. acidophilus，這表明益生菌補充劑產生了期望的效果。
Probiotics can help support your pet’s digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, overall health and possibly, even his emotional well-being.
益生菌可以幫助支持寵物的消化、營養吸收、免疫功能、整體健康，甚至可能支持其良好的情緒。
Probiotics: A Powerful Ally for a Healthy Immune System
益生菌：健康免疫系統的強大盟友
When bacteria eat fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Acetate, butyrate and propionate are the three key SCFAs in your pet’s body.
當細菌吃纖維時，它們會產生短鏈脂肪酸（SCFA）。乙酸、丁酸和丙酸是您寵物體內的三種關鍵SCFA。
SCFAs can remain in your pet’s large intestine, or they can travel throughout the body, where they play important roles in immune and overall health, including:
SCFA可以留在寵物的大腸內，也可以在全身運行，在免疫和整體健康方面發揮重要作用，包括：
- Feeding beneficial bacteria and promoting their growth.
餵飼有益細菌並促進其生長。 - Helping with the absorption of nutrients.
幫助吸收營養。 - Promoting metabolic health and healthy, normal glucose levels.
促進代謝健康和正常的葡萄糖水平。 - Supporting the formation of the protective mucus layer in the gastrointestinal tract.
支持腸道保護性粘液層的形成。 - Promoting healthy cells in the gut lining.
促進腸道壁健康細胞。 - Supporting the growth of T cells in the immune system.
支持免疫系統中T細胞的生長。
A full 80% of your pet’s immune system resides in her gut, so a bacteria population that is both diverse and rich in beneficial organisms is of prime importance for not only her immune health but also her total body health.
寵物80%的免疫系統都存在於其腸道中，因此一個既多樣化又富含有益細菌的細菌群落對於其免疫健康和整體健康都至關重要。
Plentiful diverse bacteria in your pet’s gut can act almost like a security blanket against insults from stress, poor diet, aging and environmental toxins. The more beneficial bacteria she has, and of many different strains, the better for your pet.
您寵物腸道中豐富多樣的細菌幾乎就像一個保險毯，能夠抵禦壓力、不良飲食、衰老和環境毒素的侵害。她擁有的有益細菌越多，而且株數越多，對您寵物越有好處。
How Probiotics Can Help Stressed-Out Pets
益生菌如何幫助壓力過大的寵物
Just like humans, your pet encounters emotional and physiological stresses every day – and every one of these stresses can potentially affect her GI tract.
就像人類一樣，您寵物每天都會遇到情感和生理上的壓力，而這些壓力可能會影響其腸道健康。
Your pet’s GI tract is the largest immune organ in her body and is home to an extremely large population of bacteria. In fact, these microorganisms greatly outnumber the other cells in your pet’s body.
您寵物的腸道是其身體中最大的免疫器官，並擁有極大的細菌群落。事實上，這些微生物在您寵物身體中的數量遠遠超過其他細胞。
Because your pet’s gut, or microbiome, is your pet’s largest immune barrier, it also bears the brunt of all the stress she encounters, whether real or perceived.
由於您寵物的腸道，或微生物群落，是其最大的免疫屏障，因此無論是真實的還是被感知的壓力都會影響它。
It doesn’t take much to upset the delicate balance of good bacteria in your pet’s microbiome. Stress and emotional upset certainly affects it. Plus, everything from eating sticks and grass to changes in diet when you’re apart can, too.
很少就能破壞您寵物微生物群落中的良好細菌平衡。壓力和情感困擾肯定會對它產生影響，而從吃木棍和草到分離時飲食的變化都可能會對其造成影響。
Add to that highly processed pet food diets and you can quickly understand why supporting your pet's immune system, healthy digestion and overall good health is so important.
再加上高度加工的寵物食品飲食，您很快就會明白為什麼支持您寵物的免疫系統、健康消化和整體健康如此重要。
In one study, researchers evaluated the value of probiotic supplements for stress-related digestive and bowel issues in 134 healthy dogs who were moved from their homes to a kennel. Relocation and kenneling are both very stressful events for dogs and can affect a dog’s physiology and behavior.
在一項研究中，研究人員評估了對134隻健康狗的益生菌補充劑對壓力相關的消化和腸道問題的價值，這些狗從家裡搬到了狗舍。搬家和狗舍都是對狗非常有壓力的事件，可能會影響狗的生理和行為。
Groups of dogs received either a placebo containing no probiotic or varying levels of an oral probiotic supplement containing Bifidobacterium animalis once a day for five weeks prior to relocation to the kennel and then, for the first three weeks following relocation.
狗分為兩組，一組接受不含益生菌的安慰劑，另一組在搬到狗舍前五週每天接受一次含有Bifidobacterium animalis的口服益生菌補充劑，然後在搬到狗舍後的前三周繼續補充。
Researchers looked at fecal scores, number of stools per day, microbial populations in the stool and serum cortisol levels, which measure the impact of stress on the body.
研究人員觀察了糞便評分、每天排便次數、糞便中的微生物群落和血清皮質醇水平，這些衡量壓力對身體的影響。
With the groups receiving Bifidobacterium animalis, there were positive effects seen with all variables, including optimal stool production and improved quality of stools. The higher the dose of probiotic, the better the results.
在接受Bifidobacterium animalis的組別中，所有變量都表現出積極的影響，包括最佳的糞便產量和改善的糞便質量。益生菌的劑量越高，效果越好。
Can Probiotics Help Emotional and Behavioral Issues?
益生菌是否可以幫助情感和行為問題呢？
Another study of 24 Labrador Retrievers looked at how beneficial bacteria can help with emotional and behavioral changes. Healthy dogs exhibiting stressed and anxious behaviors were divided into two groups: a placebo group and a study group that received the supplemental probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum.
另一項研究對24隻拉布拉多獵犬進行了研究，觀察有益細菌如何幫助緩解情感和行為變化。表現出緊張和焦慮行為的健康狗分為兩組：一組接受安慰劑，另一組接受補充益生菌菌株Bifidobacterium longum的研究組。
For the first six weeks of the study, half of the dogs received the probiotic supplement and the other half received the placebo with no probiotics. During weeks seven through nine, none of the dogs received probiotics. Then the original group receiving Bifidobacterium longum resumed supplementation for the final six weeks of the study.
在研究的前六周，一半的狗接受益生菌補充劑，另一半接受不含益生菌的安慰劑。在第七至第九周，所有狗都不接受益生菌補充劑。然後，原本接受Bifidobacterium longum的組別在研究的最後六周恢復補充。
Researchers evaluated behaviors such as barking, spinning, pacing, panting and trembling, as well as the dogs’ cortisol levels and heart rate to determine stress levels.
研究人員評估了狗的吠叫、旋轉、踱步、喘氣和顫抖等行為，以及狗的皮質醇水平和心率，以確定壓力水平。
An astonishing 90% of the dogs receiving the probiotic supplement showed a reduction in the troubling behaviors and other signs of stress.
接受益生菌補充劑的狗中，有90%顯示出減少煩人行為和其他壓力徵象的效果。
I believe the results from this study and others confirms the value of probiotics for pets, especially those coming from a shelter or rescue.
我相信這項研究和其他研究結果都證實了益生菌對寵物的價值，特別是對於來自收容所或救援機構的寵物。
This probiotic strain may also be particularly helpful for animals who experience or are overly sensitive to stressful events in their lives and display behaviors related to noise phobias, separation anxiety, excessive vocalization and house soiling.
這種益生菌菌株對於那些經歷或對生活中的壓力事件過度敏感並表現出與噪音恐懼症、分離焦慮、過度發聲和大小便不慣有關的行為的動物可能特別有幫助。
How can probiotics help make such a difference in psychological well-being and behavior, you might wonder?
您可能會想知道，益生菌是如何幫助改善心理健康和行為的？
Experts believe the all-important gut-brain axis may be involved – the two-way connection between your pet’s GI tract and brain. When you nourish your pet’s microbiota, or gut flora, with beneficial bacteria, that can also support his mood.
專家們認為，這可能涉及到重要的腸腦軸——您寵物的腸道和大腦之間的雙向聯繫。當您用有益細菌滋養您寵物
All of these studies looked at the effects of only one strain of beneficial bacteria. What if you combined them and offered multiple strains of dog- and cat-friendly probiotics – at the same time?
所有這些研究都只考慮了一種有益細菌的效果。如果您將它們結合起來，同時提供多種適合狗和貓的益生菌菌株，會怎樣呢？
Why 10 or More Probiotic Strains Are Preferred
為什麼建議使用十種或以上的益生菌菌株？
If you're like other pet owners, you may have wondered how many different probiotic strains does your pet really need?
如果您和其他寵物主人一樣，可能會想知道您的寵物實際需要多少不同的益生菌菌株？
Research suggests that 10 or more strains are recommended for promoting optimal health.
研究表明，建議使用10種或以上的菌株來促進最佳健康狀態。
Why is that? The more beneficial strains the probiotic contains, the better able the formula can help your pet handle the wide variety of stressors that can affect your pet's gastrointestinal system.
為什麼呢？益生菌含有的有益菌株越多，配方就越能幫助您的寵物應對可能影響其腸道系統的各種壓力。
In the studies I talked about, certain strains worked better than others for specific circumstances. So, by combining them, your pet can receive all the potential benefits of probiotics.
在我談到的研究中，某些菌株對特定情況的效果比其他菌株更好。因此，通過結合它們，您的寵物可以獲得益生菌的所有潛在好處。
The potency of the probiotic – or the CFU (Colony Forming Units) – is very important, too. Knowing how many viable organisms per scoop provides a useful guide as to its potential.
益生菌的效力 - 或CFU（菌落形成單位） - 也非常重要。知道每勺可行微生物數量提供了有用的指南，來評估它的潛力。
So, even if your probiotic contains numerous strains of beneficial bacteria, you need to make sure it also contains a sufficient number of bacteria, or CFU, per scoop.
因此，即使您的益生菌含有多種有益細菌菌株，您也需要確保每勺中還包含足夠數量的細菌或CFU。
It’s not uncommon for products today to contain between one and three million beneficial bacteria per scoop. Any amount of probiotics can be helpful, but if you really want to make sure you're promoting optimal health and well-being, I recommend much higher levels.
如今，產品中包含一到三百萬個有益細菌菌落形成單位的情況並不罕見。任何量的益生菌都有幫助，但如果您真的想確保您正在促進最佳健康和福祉，我建議使用更高水平的益生菌。
Ideally, I believe you’ll want to find a probiotic formula with more than 30 billion CFU per scoop.
理想情況下，我認為您需要找到一種每勺含有30億CFU以上的益生菌配方。
An Inside Look at the Top-Selling Pet Probiotic Supplements
深入睇睇一些市面上最受歡迎的寵物益生菌補充劑
Some commercial pet foods claim that they contain probiotics. But do they really?
一些商業寵物食品聲稱含有益生菌。但它們真的有嗎？
The bacteria in a probiotic supplement must be live and able to reproduce in your pet’s gut to be effective.
益生菌補充劑中的細菌必須是活的並能在您的寵物的腸道中繁殖才能發揮作用。
Commercial pet foods are processed using high heat, so it only makes sense that most, if not all, of the probiotic bacteria added to a food will be killed off during processing.
商業寵物食品使用高溫加工，因此添加到食品中的大多數甚至全部益生菌細菌都會在加工過程中被殺死，這是很合理的。
So, what about probiotic supplements? Are they worth your money? It depends…
那麼，益生菌補充劑呢？它們值得花錢嗎？這要取決於...
Let’s take a look at five of the top-selling pet probiotic products online:
讓我們來看看網上熱銷的五種寵物益生菌產品：
(Product / No. of CFU / No. of Probiotics Strains)
(產品 / CFU數量 / 益生菌菌株數量)
- Product A / 3 Billion CFU / 10
- Product B / 3 Billion CFU / 6
- Product C / 1 Billion CFU / 1
- Product D / 未有透露 / 5
- Product E / 6 Billion CFU / 4
As you can see, only one product contained the recommended number of 10 strains. The most CFU of any product listed was 6 Billion – and one didn’t even disclose theirs.
如您所見，只有一種產品含有建議的10種菌株。列出的產品中CFU最高的是60億，有一種甚至沒有透露CFU數量。
If a product manufacturer doesn’t tell you how many CFUs their product provides, be very suspicious. And if they do make a CFU claim, ask if it is guaranteed – and for how long. Anyone can make a claim, but they must be able to back it up.
如果產品製造商沒有告訴您他們的產品提供了多少CFU，實在令人懷疑。如果他們確實提出了CFU資料，請問是否有保證並問能存在多久。任何人都可以提出查詢，並得到確實資訊。
Indeed, a recent study revealed that probiotics don’t always live up to their claims. Testing more than 20 types of probiotics, researchers found numerous instances of inconsistencies:
事實上，最近一項對益生菌的研究顯示大部份都名不附實。研究人員測試了20多種益生菌，發現存在許多不一致的情況：
- Presence of microorganisms not included on the product label
產品標籤上未包含的微生物的存在 - Contamination with mold or other foreign substances
受到霉菌或其他外來物質污染 - Did not contain any live bacteria organisms (therefore, not a probiotic)
不包含任何活的細菌（因此不是益生菌） - Misspelled the names of bacteria strains on the label
標籤上拼錯細菌菌株的名稱 - Misidentified the bacteria with outdated names and/or "nonexistent" strains
使用過時的名稱和/或“不存在”的菌株來標識細菌 - Did not include the number of live bacteria that could be expected to be contained based on the expiration date
未包含基於到期日期可以預期的活細菌數量
While some of the above issues are clearly more serious than others, they all indicate a problem with the manufacture’s quality control.
儘管上述問題中有些明顯比其他問題更嚴重，但它們都表明製造商的質量控制存在問題。
With something as important as probiotics, you want to make sure you are getting the real thing – and not contaminated with something you don’t want. You need to be able to trust what's inside the bottle. For that, you must be able to trust the manufacturer.
對於像益生菌這樣重要的事物，您需要確保您正在得到真正的產品 - 而不是被您不需要的東西污染。如您相信標識裡的內容，您必須能夠信任製造商。
5 Criteria for Choosing a Pet Probiotic Supplement
選擇寵物益生菌補充劑的五個準則
I recommend the following five criteria when selecting a probiotic product for your cat of dog. It should:
我建議選擇寵物益生菌產品時應考慮以下五個準則：
- Be guaranteed to contain enough live organisms to colonize your pet’s GI tract.
保證含有足夠的活菌，能夠在您的寵物腸道內生長繁殖。 - Be able to survive the acidic environment of your pet’s stomach and the bile salts present in the upper intestine to reach the lower, or large, intestine.
能夠在寵物胃酸和膽鹽的環境下存活，到達下部即大腸。 - Contain bacteria strains beneficial for pets, not people.
含有專為寵物而設的益生菌菌株，而非人類益生菌。 - Be stable under normal storage conditions as levels of oxygen, moisture and storage temperatures can affect the viability of the bacteria
在正常儲存條件下穩定，因為氧氣、水分和儲存溫度的水平會影響細菌的生存能力。 - Be palatable and easy to give to your dog or cat.
口感良好，易於給予狗或貓。
Because researchers have identified the microbial makeup of a healthy dog’s intestinal tract, we know exactly what’s needed in a probiotic product – and where it provides optimal benefits. Total microbial load is low in the stomach and increases along the path of the GI tract.
因為研究人員已經確定了健康犬隻的腸道微生物組成，我們知道益生菌產品需要什麼，以及在哪裡提供最佳效益。總微生物負載在胃中較低，沿著腸道的路徑逐漸增加。
The greatest diversity and number of bacteria are found in the small and large intestines, especially your pet’s colon. This is why it’s so important for a probiotic supplement to be able to pass through your pet’s stomach and upper intestine, unharmed by harsh stomach and bile acids or salts.
最多樣化和最多的細菌存在於小腸和大腸，特別是您的寵物的結腸。這就是為什麼益生菌補充劑能夠經過寵物的胃和上腸道，不受強烈的胃酸和膽汁酸或鹽的影響而無損的原因。
If the strains used in a formula aren’t resistant to low pH conditions and bile salts, your pet may not receive the benefits you’re hoping for.
如果配方中使用的菌株對低pH值和膽鹽不具抗性，您的寵物可能無法獲得您期望的益處。
Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics Exceeds All 5 Criteria
Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌產品符合所有5個標準。
Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics meets all five criteria – and more.
Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌產品滿足所有五項標準，甚至更多。
Each scoop of our formula provides a minimum of 38 billion beneficial bacteria from 14 powerful dog- and cat-friendly probiotic strains when used by the expiration date printed on the package.
我們的配方每勺提供至少 380億個益生菌，來自14種強大並適用於貓狗的寵物益生菌菌株，並將有效日期印刷於包裝上。
In fact, we even guarantee it.
事實上，我們甚至有保證。
That’s a far cry from the top five selling pet probiotic products I just told you about that contained 6 Billion CFU or less from only a handful of strains. And not necessarily guaranteed, either.
這與我剛才告訴您的前五個最受歡迎的寵物益生菌產品相差甚遠，它們只含有60億CFU或更少的幾種菌株。而且不一定有保證。
Our Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics is manufactured in a facility that has received the international certification for meeting or exceeding Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP, requirements.
我們的 Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌產品是在獲得國際認證的製造廠生產的，符合或超過良好製造規範（GMP）的要求。
GMP regulations require that a manufacturer take proactive steps to help ensure their product is safe, potent, and pure, and that their manufacturing process is technologically adequate to avoid contaminations or errors.
GMP法規要求製造商採取積極措施，確保產品安全、有效、純淨，以及其製造過程技術上足夠以避免污染或錯誤。
And unlike other probiotics, Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics contains 14 different strains that are known to be useful for both cats and dogs, providing 6.6 Million CFU to 3.3 Billion CFU per scoop:
與其他益生菌不同的是，Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌產品含有14種不同的菌株，這些菌株已知對貓和狗都有用，每勺提供660萬CFU到33億CFU的量：
- Bifidobacterium lactis (3.3 Billion CFU) – Known to help support a healthy immune response, plus is resistant to low pH and bile acids.
Bifidobacterium lactis（33億CFU）-已知有助於支持健康的免疫反應，並對低pH值和膽汁酸有抵抗力。 - Lactobacillus acidophilus (3.3 Billon CFU) – Supports the health of your pet's digestive tract and immune system, and promotes the growth of immune cells.
Lactobacillus acidophilus（33億CFU）-支持寵物的消化道和免疫系統健康，並促進免疫細胞的增長。 - Bifidobacterium longum (3.3 Billion CFU) – Supports proper digestion and bowel health, along with supporting behavior and mood by working on the gut-brain axis.
Bifidobacterium longum（33億CFU）-支持正確的消化和腸道健康，並通過腸腦軸調節腸道微生物群來支持行為和情緒。 - Bifidobacterium bifidum (3.3 Billion CFU) – Helps promote a healthy balance of flora in your pet's intestines and supports a normal immune response.
Bifidobacterium bifidum（33億CFU）-幫助促進寵物腸道菌群的平衡，並支持正常的免疫反應。 - Lactobacillus casei (3.3 Billion CFU) – Works with other helpful organisms to encourage the growth of other "good" bacteria. It lives in the mucus membrane in cats and dogs, and it’s a key part of the gut-brain axis for supporting mood.
Lactobacillus casei（33億CFU）-與其他有益菌一起工作，促進其他“好”細菌的生長。它生活在貓和狗的黏膜層中，是支持情緒的腸腦軸的關鍵部分。 - Lactobacillus plantarum (3.3 Billion CFU) – Helps ensure the delivery of nutrients to your pet's cells and supports the health of the colon walls.
Lactobacillus plantarum（33億CFU）-有助於確保養分傳遞到寵物的細胞中，並支持結腸壁的健康。 - Bifidobacterium breve (3.3 Billion CFU) – As a vital colonizer of the GI tract, it helps restore the microbiome.
Bifidobacterium breve（33億CFU）-作為腸道的重要菌群，有助於恢復腸道微生物群。 - Streptococcus thermophilus (3.3 Billion CFU) – One of the most potent and thoroughly researched probiotic strains that helps restore the microbiome and plays a key role in supporting a healthy colon, GI tract and immune system.
Streptococcus thermophilus（33億CFU）-是最強效和深入研究的益生菌菌株之一，有助於恢復腸道微生物群，並在支持健康結腸、消化道和免疫系統方面發揮關鍵作用。 - Saccharomyces boulardii (3.3 Billion CFU) – This healthy, beneficial yeast acts as a very resistant probiotic that supports immune health, bowel health and digestion.
Saccharomyces boulardii（33億CFU）-這種健康的有益酵母菌作為一種非常有抵抗力的益生菌，支持免疫健康、腸道健康和消化。 - Bifidobacterium animalis (3.3 Billion CFU) – Promotes optimal health and intestinal well-being. Plus, it is resistant to low pH and bile acids. May help prevent stress-related gastrointestinal upsets.
Bifidobacterium animalis（33億CFU）-促進最佳健康和腸道健康。而且對低pH值和膽汁酸有抵抗力。可以幫助防止與壓力有關的腸胃不適。 - Enterococcus faecium (3.3 Billion CFU) – Promotes healthy stools in cats and dogs, and helps calm the signs of stress. Supports healthy immune function and microfloral balance in the gut, and promotes the growth of other good bacteria.
Enterococcus faecium（33億CFU）-促進貓狗健康的排便，並有助於緩解壓力症狀。支持腸道健康的免疫功能和微生物平衡，並促進其他有益菌的生長。 - Lactobacillus rhamnosus (660 Million CFU) – Assists your pet's elimination and occasional intestinal discomfort by working to stabilize and restore her intestinal microflora. Also supports mood and behavior in pets.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus（6.6億CFU）-通過穩定和恢復寵物的腸道微生物群，幫助寵物消除和時不時的腸道不適。也支持寵物的情緒和行為。 - Lactobacillus bulgaricus (660 Million CFU) – Works with other Lactobacillus strains to provide your pet with a potential source of dietary antioxidants.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus（6.6億CFU）-與其他乳酸菌菌株合作，為您的寵物提供潛在的膳食抗氧化劑來源。 - Bacillus coagulans (660 Million CFU) – Helps restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
Bacillus coagulans（6.6億CFU）-有助於恢復腸道內有益細菌的平衡。
How Complete Probiotics Compares to All the Others
Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌與其他產品的比較
Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics provides 38 billion bacterial “helpers” ready to support your pet's microbiome and promote a natural, healthy balance of bacteria to help maintain total body health.
Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌提供 380億個益生菌，準備好支持您的寵物的微生物群，促進自然、健康的細菌平衡，以維持全身健康。
However, as you have seen, not all pet probiotics on the market meet the same stringent criteria.
但是，正如您所見，市場上並非所有寵物益生菌產品都符合同樣嚴格的標準。
Probiotic bacteria found in today's products vary significantly in composition, biological activity and portion. Plus, as you've learned, how a product is manufactured can have a huge impact on its potency and, therefore, effectiveness.
今天產品中的益生菌菌株在組成、生物活性和部分方面存在顯著差異。而且，正如您所了解到的那樣，產品的製造方式對其效力產生巨大影響。
To summarize, here’s how Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics compares to other pet probiotic supplements on the market:
總括以下是 Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌與市場上其他寵物益生菌補充劑的比較：
- Instead of just one or a small handful of probiotic strains, your pet receives 14 different strains with proven value for cats and dogs.
您的寵物不僅收到一種或僅有少數幾種益生菌菌株，而是收到了14種不同的菌株，已被證實對貓和狗都有價值。 - You’re assured of getting a minimum of 38 Billion CFU in every scoop up until the expiration date printed on every package.
每個包裝上印刷的有效期限內，您可以放心地每次取用，每勺提供至少380億CFU。 - The probiotic strains are acid- and bile-resistant for optimal benefits.
益生菌菌株對酸和膽汁有抵抗力，以獲得最佳效益。 - It’s easy to store as the product does not require refrigeration or other special storage.
產品易於存放，不需要冷藏或其他特殊存儲方式。 - The formula delivers live, viable organisms and is manufactured to prevent heat, air and moisture damage.
產品提供活性有益生物，並經過製造以防止熱、空氣和濕氣損壞。 - It is manufactured in a facility certified to be in full compliance with GMP requirements.
它在符合GMP規定的設施中製造。 - Our formula has little to no flavor so acceptance shouldn’t be an issue with cats and dogs.
我們的配方幾乎沒有味道，所以貓狗應該不會有接受問題。
On the Path to Optimal Health With Complete Probiotics
發揮完整益生菌最大效能的方法
In my opinion, Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics is one of the most comprehensive probiotic supplements available today for pets.
在我看來，Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌是當今寵物最全面的益生菌補充劑之一。
Just to summarize all of its potential for your pet’s health, both physical and emotional, this unique formula can help support:
簡而言之，這種獨特的配方可以幫助支持您的寵物在身體和情感方面的健康，包括：
- A healthy balance of gut bacteria by promoting the optimal environment for the growth of beneficial bacteria.
促進有益細菌的生長，從而維持腸道細菌的平衡。 - The production of enzymes and lactic acid for healthy digestive processes and colon pH balance.
產生酶和乳酸，有助於維持健康的消化過程和結腸pH值的平衡。 - Healthy, normal immune system function.
維持健康、正常的免疫系統功能。 - The production of important hormones that influence mood, such as serotonin, and B vitamins, especially folic acid, biotin and vitamin K.
產生影響情緒的重要激素，如血清素和維生素B，特別是葉酸、生物素和維生素K。 - Healthy, normal metabolism and detoxification processes.
維持健康、正常的代謝和解毒過程。 - Regularity and appropriate bowel transit time.
維持腸道規律性。
If your dog or cat isn’t already enjoying all the potential benefits that can come from a high-quality probiotic supplement, I invite you to try Bark & Whiskers™ Complete Probiotics, and see what a difference it can make in your pet’s well-being.
如果您的狗或貓還沒有享受高品質益生菌補充劑所能帶來的所有潛在好處，我建議您嘗試 Bark & Whiskers™ 完整益生菌，看看它能為您的寵物帶來多大的改變。
