

E302- Understanding Your Dog's Gut Health- Rob Ryan
4 snips May 7, 2025
Rob Ryan, owner of Gussie's Gut, is dedicated to improving canine health through gut health and nutrition. He shares his journey from window cleaning to dog nutrition, emphasizing the impact of a raw diet on dogs’ well-being. With insights on probiotics and quality ingredients, he discusses the importance of gut health as the foundation of pet vitality. Rob also highlights the benefits of natural nutrients over synthetic options and offers tips for enhancing pet diets, while reflecting on the evolving landscape of canine care.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Gus's Gut Crisis Sparked Innovation
- Gus swallowed a bottle cap that went undetected by imaging for a week.
- This incident inspired Rob Ryan to create the first Gussie's Gut product to restore his dog's gut health.
Postbiotics: The Gut Health Key
- Postbiotics, byproducts of fermentation, are the key benefit rarely understood or available in store-bought probiotics.
- They amplify gut health by supporting a hospitable environment for beneficial microbes in dogs.
Give 90 Days for Changes to Work
- Allow 90 days for dietary changes or supplements to show noticeable effects in dogs.
- Understand that about one third of dogs respond positively to any new intervention due to individual variability.