Benefits of Digestive Enzymes in Dogs and Cats

Digestive enzymes are important to maintain overall health. The pancrease is the organ in your pets body responsible for enzyme and insulin production. The body's natural production of digestive enzymes naturally decreases as pets get older. Proper supplementation of digestive enzymes& enhances your dog and cat's ability to digest, absorb and utilize nutrients you feed him (or her), which are essential for energy production and ultimately, for life itself.

Repeated episodes of vomiting can deplete the body's ability to produce sufficient levels of enzymes, which can eventually lead to inflammation and destruction of the pancreas. This is referred to as Pancreatitis. Recurring episodes of Pancreatitis often result in chronic digestive system disorders. Signs in dogs and cats include "sensitive stomachs", indigestion, gas, vomiting and diarrhea.

Pancreatitis, left untreated can also lead to a lack of insulin production by the pancreas,resulting in Diabetes.

The complete spectrum of Digestive Enzymes includes:

Amylase needed to digest Starch and Carbohydrates

Protese needed to digest Protein

Lactase needed to digest Lactose, or milk proteins

Lipase needed to digest Fats

Cellulase which digests for Cellulose found in plants and vegetables