The effects and benefits of LactoAdapt® STOP: • For the treatment of acute diarrhea • For acute intestinal malabsorption • With a detoxifying effect – draws toxins from the body • Should be continued even after the diarrhea has subsided, for a maximum of 7 days • For optimal effectiveness, we recommend administering LactoAdapt® STOP in combination with DOGOteka MultiAdapt®. • Contains bentonite with an absorbent effect to bind and eliminate harmful substances and toxins • With valuable yeast cultures and red elm (Ulmus rubra) extract and tannin extract • Contains psyllium husks, locust bean gum, and citrus pectin • Suitable for dogs and cats • Made from 100% natural ingredients that are optimally absorbed by the animals body. • Manufactured using state-of-the-art patented research methods and scientific findings • Made from high-quality ingredients in a perfectly balanced, highly concentrated formula • No known negative side effects or allergic reactions. LactoAdapt® STOP is a complementary feed for dogs and cats to alleviate acute intestinal malabsorption in cases of acute diarrhea and subsequent convalescence. Natural active ingredients such as bentonite bind and eliminate harmful substances and toxins. Additional ingredients, such as inactivated yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cyberlindnera jadinii), slippery elm bark, and psyllium husks, support the intestinal flora and promote faster relief from malabsorption. Dextrose and chlorides ensure a faster replenishment of lost nutrients, and together with tannins, they counteract electrolyte loss and dehydration. Ingredients and their effects: CAROB FLOUR The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is an evergreen tree from the legume family that grows in the dry and semi-dry regions of the Mediterranean basin. Despite its high sugar content, the carob pod is rich in insoluble fiber and micronutrients, including phenolic compounds, inositols (mainly D-pinitol), and vitamins. (Aristea Gioxari 1, 2022). PSYLLIUM HOLE POWDER The psyllium plantain (Plantago psyllium), an annual herbaceous plant that grows in the Mediterranean region, is used. The seeds of this plant are used, primarily the seed pod or husk, which is particularly rich in fiber. Fiber helps normalize intestinal motility and transit time, supports the normal growth of the gastrointestinal microbiota, and provides fuel to colonocytes. It is also known that the intake of soluble fiber through a normal diet improves stool consistency, as this fiber has a high capacity to attract water into the intestinal lumen and form a gel upon contact. Soluble fiber can also influence the composition of the gut flora and the surface of the colon, thus increasing absorption. The microflora can also ferment this type of fiber and produce volatile fatty acids, which promote colonocyte regeneration by improving the recovery phase after diarrhea (Wakshlag J, 2011). Psyllium husks are a source of mixed fiber—that is, both soluble and insoluble—and are therefore frequently used in the supplemental feeding of pets, primarily to achieve a beneficial effect on the intestines. RED ELM BARK POWDER (ULMUS RUBRA) The red elm (Ulmus rubra) is a tree that grows in the central and eastern regions of the United States. Traditionally, the bark of this tree has been used by Native Americans for its beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract. This is due to the soothing effect of the characteristic mucilaginous exudate (sap contained within and exuded from the bark). ZINC OXIDE: Zinc is a pro-antioxidant micronutrient essential for growth, development, and maintaining the immune system. In the gastrointestinal tract, zinc plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the mucosal barrier and the enzymatic activity of enterocytes at the brush border, and it exhibits a direct effect on ion channels. Animal studies have shown that chronic zinc deficiency alters the composition and function of the gut microbiota. Given the diverse biological functions of zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, its administration during episodes of diarrhea is therefore relevant (Muheet, 2018). CITRUS PECTIN: Pectin is a dietary fiber and one of the most important components of a diet. Pectins are a structurally heterogeneous group of soluble dietary fibers with a high galacturonic acid (GALA) content. They have a broad spectrum of activity, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Due to their emulsifying and gelling properties, they are frequently used in the food industry as stabilizers and gelling agents. From a health perspective, they exhibit antioxidant, cytoprotective, immunomodulatory, cholesterol-lowering, hypoglycemic, prebiotic, and other activities, providing a promising basis for a variety of functional foods and feeds. BENTONITE – MONTMORILLONITE Bentonite is a special type of layered silicate with absorbent properties. It owes its name to Fort Benton, Wyoming, where its main sources are located. It is also known as montmorillonite clay. This name derives from the Montmorillon region in France, where it was first discovered. When in contact with water, it forms a paste that has been used since ancient times in many cultures, both externally and internally, to maintain health. Bentonite has been shown to possess cleansing properties, which are attributed to its polycationic chemical nature, leading to the absorption of negatively charged toxins. Furthermore, some studies suggest that bentonite clay may aid nutrient absorption by increasing the activity of the intestinal flora (Alessia Candellone 1, 2020). QUEBRACHO CONDENSED TANNIN EXTRACT: Tannins are a class of chemical compounds produced by various plant species to protect themselves from external influences. Their bitter and astringent taste deters animals that might try to feed on the plant and its fruit. Tannins are divided into two categories: 1. Condensed tannins: Oligomers and polymers of flavan-3-ols, also called proanthocyanidins because they release an anthocyanidin upon hydrolysis with hot acid, from which they derive their specific name. 2. Hydrolyzable tannins: These consist of a sugar, generally glucose, esterified with ellagic acid or gallic acid, hence the names ellagitannins and gallotannins, respectively. They are known for their antioxidant properties; however, some studies have shown that they also have a cytoprotective effect on intestinal epithelial cells and an inhibitory effect on the growth of intestinal E. coli (Serena Reggiy, 2020). FURTHER INFORMATION: In cases of acute diarrhea, water is the most important nutrient, as dehydration can occur due to excessive fluid and electrolyte loss. For this reason, it is very important to provide the animal with sufficient water so that lost fluids can be replenished. Equally important is the integration of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium in high concentrations. In fact, electrolytes are important regulators of water balance and control the flow of fluid to and from the cells. LactoAdapt® STOP contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and potassium phosphate to ensure the replenishment of these electrolytes. The addition of dextrose, better known as glucose, completes the product profile. Dextrose is a simple sugar and therefore an easily digestible carbohydrate. Due to its energizing and invigorating effect, it is beneficial in cases of acute diarrhea. Note: LactoAdapt® STOP is a dietary supplement for dogs and cats for the relief of acute intestinal malabsorption in cases of acute diarrhea and subsequent periods of convalescence