By Charmaine Ng
Did you know that cats and dogs are lactose intolerant? The only time these animals are able to digest lactose is when they are babies and their bodies contain the enzyme lactase (which is needed to break down lactose). As our pets grow up, it’s normal for their bodies to stop producing lactase and thus, they become lactose intolerant.
But the good news is that there is one kind of milk your pets can drink without fear of vomiting or gastrointestinal upset. Pro Bloom is The Honest Kitchen’s very own formulation of natural goat’s milk fortified with probiotics and digestive enzymes, designed to nourish and nurture your kitty and pup. It’s ideal for growing pets and general immune support at the gut level.
You can serve it alone as a drink or pour over kibble for added moisture, or even use it to hydrate The Honest Kitchen food. But here are three interesting ways to get some goodness in your pet’s guts:
Blueberries and Cream Popsicles
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1 packet Pro Bloom
1 cup warm water
1 cup yogurt
1 cup blueberries, washed
Mix Pro Bloom with water until fully dissolved, and then add blueberries and yogurt. Mix well and pour into ice cream mould or ice tray and freeze for at least 3 hours.
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
1 packet Pro Bloom
1 cup warm water
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
Mix Pro Bloom with water until fully dissolved, and then add to mashed sweet potatoes.
Creamy Sutchi Fillet Broth
1 packet Pro Bloom
250ml water
250g sutchi fillet
Add Pro Bloom to water and bring to boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, add salmon and cook thoroughly. Use broth to hydrate The Honest Kitchen food and top with salmon.