Zesty Paws

Probiotic Powder for Dogs

Probiotic Powder · Pumpkin

3.01 Customer Review

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A Dourena reviewer checked the key details against zestypaws.com on October 2, 2026. The package label itself was not checked. See the research

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Dourena Quick Take

A pumpkin-flavored probiotic powder in single-serve packets, one a day sprinkled on food. The label lists Bacillus subtilis (800 million CFU) and Saccharomyces boulardii, a yeast (20 million CFU), per packet.

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What Stands Out

  • Pre-portioned packets: one a day, no measuring.
  • The label lists each probiotic organism with its own CFU amount.
  • A short ingredient list: seven ingredients.

Things to Know

  • The label gives one serving for every dog: 1 packet daily, with no weight-based amount.
  • Zesty Paws’ product page says the formula includes “Yeast Extract”; the ingredient list names Saccharomyces boulardii, and the label lists “Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces boulardii)” with a live-organism count.
  • No minimum age is stated by the brand.
  • The label says it is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
  • Gut and immune benefits, including those described for the DE111 strain, are Zesty Paws’ claims. See What the Manufacturer Says in the research.
  • Sold as a box of 30 sachets.

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Ingredient Watch

What the ingredient list means for your dog. Every note cites its source. Informational, not veterinary advice.

No major ingredient watch-outs identified in our review.

Watch Out
A documented concern at the amount in this product
Depends on Your Dog
Matters only for some dogs, such as those with a known sensitivity
Good to Know
Useful context about an ingredient — not a warning

Nothing on this ingredient list needed a note in our review.

Full Ingredient List

As published by the manufacturer, in the order listed.

Flaxseed, Inulin, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Pumpkin Powder, Silica Aerogel, Saccharomyces boulardii, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative).

Ingredients, Explained

Plain-English context for ingredients on this label, from the sources cited. It describes each ingredient in general — not a health effect of this product — and is not veterinary advice.

Flaxseed

What it is: The seed of the flax plant.

What to know: Flaxseed contains fiber and alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.

Sources: Mayo Clinic, “Flaxseed and flaxseed oil”

Inulin

What it is: A type of plant fiber called a fructan, commonly taken from chicory or Jerusalem artichoke.

Why it’s used: Used as a prebiotic fiber — a fiber meant to feed helpful gut bacteria.

Sources: Techno-Functional Properties and Applications of Inulin in Food Systems (PubMed Central, PMC12564896); NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Probiotics: Usefulness and Safety”

Bacillus subtilis

What it is: A bacterium that forms spores, used as a probiotic.

Why it’s used: Added as a source of live probiotic bacteria.

What to know: Probiotic effects depend on the specific strain; what one strain does can’t be assumed for another.

Sources: U.S. FDA, GRAS Notice GRN 831 — Bacillus subtilis DE111 spore preparation; NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Probiotics: Usefulness and Safety”

Silica aerogel

What it is: A porous form of silica.

Why it’s used: U.S. animal-feed rules allow silicon dioxide for uses including anticaking, antifoaming or as a carrier.

What to know: Zesty Paws does not state its specific role in this formula.

Sources: 21 CFR 573.940 — Silicon dioxide (eCFR)

Saccharomyces boulardii

What it is: A yeast used as a probiotic.

Why it’s used: Added as a source of a live probiotic yeast.

What to know: Probiotic effects depend on the specific strain; what one strain does can’t be assumed for another.

Sources: NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Probiotics: Usefulness and Safety”

Mixed tocopherols

What it is: A mix of tocopherols, which are forms of vitamin E.

Why it’s used: Listed on the label as a preservative.

Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Vitamin E — Health Professional Fact Sheet”

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See the ResearchNutrition, feeding, product details and sources — the full record behind this page.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient figures, as published
NutrientAmountBasis
Crude Protein14%Min
Crude Fat25%Min
Crude Fiber10%Max
Moisture7%Max
Bacillus subtilis800 millionCFUMin
Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces boulardii)20 millionCFUMin
  • 3930 ME kcal/kg
  • 8 ME kcal/1 packet per packet

As published by the manufacturer. Dourena does not convert, round or recalculate these figures.

Active Ingredients

Bacillus subtilis
800 million CFU (min.) per packet
Yeast Extract (Saccharomyces boulardii)
20 million CFU (min.) per packet

Feeding

Sprinkle 1 packet on top of food daily.

Frequency: Daily

From the manufacturer’s directions.

Safety & Sensitivities

Warnings & Precautions

  • For use in dogs only.
  • Not for human consumption.
  • Keep out of the reach of children and animals.
  • This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
  • Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

As published by the manufacturer.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Product Details

Product Name (as Researched)
Probiotic Powder for Dogs
Brand
Zesty Paws
Flavor
Pumpkin
Package Size
30 sachets
Sizes Offered
30 sachets
Serving Size
1 packet (2 g)
Country of Origin
Made in the USA from US and Globally Sourced Ingredients

What the Manufacturer Says

From the Brand

  • DE111 is a clinically studied Bacillus subtilis that supports gut health and immune system function.
  • The powder helps support gut flora, bowel function and digestive health for small, medium and large breeds, whether an adult or senior.
  • Describes the formula as combining a probiotic with inulin (fiber) and yeast extract.

The manufacturer’s statements. Dourena does not endorse or verify marketing claims.

Sources & Verification

Checked against the manufacturer’s information

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Researched on October 2, 2026

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Customer Rating

3.03.0 out of 5 stars

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Good

    I prefer the Native Pet powder but Zesty Paws was pretty good. I am not sure if I would buy again.

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