
Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Postbiotic Chews for Daily Digestive and Gut Health
Product Description
Vet IQ Probiotic Treats are dual-texture cat chews with a crunchy outside and soft, creamy center, formulated with five active ingredients covering all three pillars of gut health: prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic. Organic chicory root and apple fiber support bowel regularity. Sporevia provides a clinically studied probiotic strain, Tynagen strengthens the microbiome as a postbiotic, and menhaden fish oil supports overall gut and immune health. Savory chicken flavor. For cats 12 weeks and older.
Benefits
- Three-Way Gut Support: The formula covers prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in a single daily chew, addressing gut health from three complementary angles.
- Sporevia Probiotic Strain: Sporevia is a clinically studied probiotic strain included to help maintain a healthy gut environment and support digestive balance with consistent daily use.
- Tynagen Postbiotic for Microbiome: Tynagen is a postbiotic that helps strengthen the gut microbiome, working alongside the Sporevia probiotic to support a more resilient and balanced digestive ecosystem.
- Apple Fiber for Bowel Regularity: Apple fiber adds natural fiber that supports normal bowel movements and helps maintain consistent stool quality and regularity in cats of all ages.
- Menhaden Fish Oil for Gut and Immunity: Fish oil from menhaden provides omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, supporting overall gut health and the immune system.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Ingredients |
Amount (per 10 chews [3g]) |
Organic Chicory Root (Inulin) |
60 mg |
Apple Fiber (Pyrus Malus Fiber) |
60 mg |
Fish Oil (Menhaden) |
35 mg |
TYNAGEN® (Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product) |
30 mg |
Sporevia™ (Bacillus subtilis) |
500 M CFU |
Inactive Ingredients
Barley Flour, Brewers Dried Yeast, Brown Rice Flour, Chicken By-Product Meal, Chicken Fat, Citric Acid, Glucono Delta-Lactone, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Natural Flavor, Oat Flour, Pea, Pork Fat, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Tapioca Starch, and Whey.
How to Use
Dosage and Administration Instructions
- Give by weight: Administer one chew per pound of body weight daily; do not exceed the recommended daily amount in any 24-hour period regardless of the cat's size.
- Give daily for best results: Consistent daily use supports steady absorption; some cats take four to six weeks to show full results, while others may respond sooner with regular use.
- Give directly as a treat: The dual-texture format and chicken flavor allow these to be given directly by hand without needing to be hidden in food or broken apart first.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For cats 12 weeks and older only: Do not give to kittens younger than 12 weeks; confirm age before starting supplementation in very young or underweight cats.
- Do not exceed daily dose: Do not give more than the weight-based daily recommended amount; excessive fiber and probiotic intake can cause digestive upset if significantly over-dosed.
- Supplemental feeding only: These are supplement chews for intermittent or supplemental use; they are not a complete and balanced food for any life stage.
Storage Instructions
- Cool and dry location: Keep the bag somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sun exposure and heat to maintain the texture and potency of the active ingredients between uses.
- Seal after each use: Close the bag securely after every session to keep air and moisture out, which can affect the soft creamy center and degrade the probiotic and postbiotic ingredients.
- Keep away from children: Store out of reach of children and other pets; these are cat supplement chews not intended for human use or for other animal species.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between a prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic?
Ans: A prebiotic is a fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, chicory root and apple fiber fill this role. A probiotic is a live beneficial bacterial strain that maintains a healthy gut. Sporevia fills this role. A postbiotic is a product of probiotic activity that strengthens the microbiome. Tynagen fills this role.
Q2: What is Sporevia and why is it used?
Ans: Sporevia is a clinically studied probiotic strain made by Kerry Group, included specifically to help maintain a healthy gut environment. It forms spores, which makes it more resistant to heat and manufacturing than most probiotic strains, so it's still active by the time the chew reaches your cat's gut rather than being degraded during production.
Q3: What is Tynagen and what does it do?
Ans: Postbiotics are what probiotic bacteria produce as they work in the gut, compounds that directly support the gut environment, strengthen the gut lining, and help keep the microbiome balanced. Adding Tynagen on top of Sporevia means the formula isn't just introducing live bacteria, it's also delivering the beneficial byproducts that make those bacteria useful in the first place.
Q4: When would a cat benefit most from this supplement?
Ans: Cats going through food transitions, those that experience occasional loose stools or irregularity, indoor cats with less dietary variety, cats on antibiotics, and cats that tend toward digestive sensitivity are the primary cats this supplement is formulated to support. Daily use is recommended for consistent results.
Q5: How long before I see results?
Ans: Some cats respond within a few weeks of daily use. Others may take four to six weeks before full results are visible. Stopping and restarting frequently reduces how effectively the formula can support digestive balance.
Q6: Can this supplement be given to kittens?
Ans: Only kittens 12 weeks of age and older. Do not give to kittens younger than 12 weeks. If the kitten's age is uncertain or they are underweight for their age, consult your veterinarian before starting any supplementation.
Q7: Can this supplement be given alongside other Vet IQ products?
Ans: Multiple Vet IQ supplements can generally be given together, provided they do not duplicate the same active ingredients. If you are giving this alongside the Vet IQ Hairball Relief treats, for example, both contain some overlapping fiber ingredients. Confirm with your veterinarian which combination is appropriate for your specific cat's daily routine and health status.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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