You’re at a beach in sunny Florida, basking in the glorious rays with a cool drink in your hand. Out of the corner of your eye you spot a young teenager with his little sister walking down the beach. The rascal sneakily scoops down and picks up something from the beach, tiptoeing hurriedly towards his sister. 

You know where this is going.

A moment later, a shrill scream, followed by some frenetic jumping and repeated commands to “Get it off!” mingle with the sound of the waves. As soon as the sister realizes the slimy green creature landing on her neck was just a bundle of seaweed, she quickly turns ferocious, punching her hysterical brother in the arm.

Seaweed. What a degrading name. Little did this girl know that this slimy, green bundle of joy that landed on her may have been the best possible thing for her skin. Call it gross, but seaweed (more scientifically known as kelp) has tremendous health benefits that many people overlook. This makes it a crucial ingredient in Petbiotics’ game-changing prebiotic formula.

Kelp is a mineral-rich algae that resides deep under the ocean. It has a trademark brown hue (hence the reason why our formula may be tinted brown) and on certain beaches, will often get washed up onto the shore.

The benefits of kelp can be attributed to the fact that it acts as functional sponge, absorbing over time all of the nutrients present in the surround ocean waters. For this reason, organic skincare companies have quickly discovered and taken advantage of its natural skin-softening qualities (including us!). It also promotes the healthy growth of fur, skin, and nails.

As a living plant, the kelp acts as a catalyst for the “prebiotic effect,” stimulating the growth of healthy bacteria (read more about what healthy bacteria can do here).

Brown? Sure. Gross? Sure. Incredible for your pet’s health? Absolutely.

Experience the all-natural healing of Petbiotics on your pet today.

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Aloe is a household commodity, especially if you live in The Sunshine State and aren’t a very skilled sunblock-applier (I speak from experience). Aloe is more than just a handy thing to alleviate sunburn pain. The ancient Egyptians often referred to aloe as the “plant of immortality.” That’s quite a compliment, but for the Egyptians, the description fit perfectly considering all of the amazing things aloe can do for the skin.

Many synthetic moisturizers often leave a greasy residue on the skin. It’s quite amazing that this naturally-occuring plant can provide the same exact results without that sticky, slimy feeling.

As well being chock full of valuable minerals and proteins, aloe vera has been known to help treat the following skin conditions:

• psoriasis
• eczema
• dandruff
• psoriasis
• canker sores
• skin ulcers

As you might expect, it was no-brainer whether or not to include this wonder-drug in our prebiotic formula.

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As it turns out, our bodies are filled with microorganisms (bacteria) that work to balance our internal systems. Good bacteria in the colon is one of the biggest helps to preventing harmful, infectious bacteria from reproducing.

If you’re privy to natural medicine, you’ve probably heard of probiotics; ingestible microorganisms that rebalance the healthy bacteria in your gut. Healthy bacteria are essential for preventing the proliferation of bad bacteria (such as salmonella and E. coli) and maintaining the overall health of your body’s internal organs and systems.

We were fascinated by the incredible benefits of probiotics and landed on the question: What if probiotics could heal and restore other parts of the body, as well?

To our surprise and delight, we found that topical applications of our finely-tuned prebiotic formula produced incredible results for those with skin conditions (both humans and animals!).

The formula for Petbiotics works as catalyst, begetting the growth of good bacteria that overcome the unhealthy bacteria, process the dead skin cells and destroy contaminates remaining on your pet’s skin (research exactly how this happens).

The result is optimal skin and fur health through all-natural ingredients. It’s this finely-tuned brew of organic goodies that restores your pet to health. 

What each of these all-natural ingredients contribute to the health of your pet is remarkable, but it’s the combination of all of them that produce the incredible “prebiotic effect.”

In the next few weeks, I’ll be taking each ingredient and unpacking exactly what it does to benefit the skin and fur of your pet. We know that the first step to wellness is education, and we intend to make it as fun, beneficial, and informative as we possibly can.

Have any thoughts on prebiotics? Let us know in the comments below!

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Mia, the sweetest labradoodle on earth:

The most lovable pup also turned out to be the biggest inspiration for Petbiotics.

My husband has highly-sensitive pet allergies that, as our family grew, limited us from certain breeds of dogs. We didn’t let this stand in the way of our love for animals, though. It just led us in a different direction as we set our sights on hypoallergenic breeds.

As we were picking up a tiny black ball of fur, we had no idea how quickly it would be before our entire family fell in love with her. She is sweet, mild-mannered, extremely submissive, and perfect for our family.

While my husband and I were in talks regarding prebiotic formulas, one of the biggest reasons we started Petbiotics was really for dogs just like Mia. We loved her dearly and wanted her in optimal health — just like we would any human in our family! Erika, Mia’s groomer (pictured below) was also instrumental in helping us perfect our prebiotic pet formula.

Not only does our sweet pup not shed, but she has a perpetual lavender scent that follows her around everywhere she goes, making her even more irresistible.

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