Gentle Digest provides human grade bacillus coagulans (formally known as Lactobacillus Sporogenes) helps promote growth of friendly bateria to perk digestive tract. Gentle Digest uses live micorencapsulated spores with Chicory, a recogniceze prebiotic, a sours of FOS (fruto-oligosaccharides) resistant to gastric acids to ensure delivery. To restor digestive balance interrupted as a result of antibiotic therapy. For help with diarrhea and/or constipation. To reduce gas and flatutence. To aid digestion and absorption of critical nutrients-beneficial for "Sr." pets and pets under stress. Assists yeast infections-particularly ear infections.