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Prime Enzymes™

Prime Enzymes™

Formulated by Dr. Karen Becker to support digestion, delivering a full‑spectrum enzyme blend for improved nutrient absorption and overall health.

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Product Information

  • Healthy digestion supports everyday wellness—properly breaking down food helps make nutrients available to the body while supporting normal digestive function and overall well-being.
  • Everyday digestive needs can vary, making comprehensive nutritional support a helpful part of maintaining normal digestion across a variety of diets and lifestyles.
  • PRIME ENZYMES supports healthy digestive function, providing a broad spectrum of enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, and sugars as part of normal digestion.
  • Different diets can have different digestive needs, and a broad-spectrum enzyme formula provides complementary support for the normal digestion of a variety of nutrients.
  • PRIME ENZYMES provides versatile digestive support, with enzymes selected to complement a variety of feeding approaches and support normal digestive processes.
  • Comprehensive enzyme and digestive support helps support normal digestive processes, including the digestion of fats and the availability of nutrients from food.

Directions of Use

Sprinkle the recommended amount directly onto food or a snack once daily.

  • Small Dogs <15 lbs & Cats - 1/2 scoop (0.835 g)
  • Medium Dogs 15-40 lbs - 1 scoop (1.67 g)
  • Large Dogs 40-80 lbs - 1 ½ scoops ( 2.5 g)
  • Extra Large Dogs >80 lbs. - 2 scoops (3.34 g)

Product Ingredients

Dried Papaya^, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract^, Dried Pineapple^, Dried Trichoderma reesei Fermentation Extract^, Dried Candida cylindracea Fermentation Extract^, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract^, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract^, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Extract^, Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Extract^, Taurine, Organic Apple Fiber, Ox Bile Extract

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How Digestion Works—and What Happens When It Doesn’t

Digestion is a finely tuned sequence. It begins in the stomach, where strong acid and enzymes break down proteins and signal the intestines to prepare. In the small intestine, bile and pancreatic enzymes complete the job so nutrients can be absorbed effectively.

When any part of this process falters, digestion stalls. Food lingers too long, breaks down incompletely, and ferments—feeding harmful microbes and triggering bloating, gas, reflux, and inflammation. These symptoms aren’t random; they’re signs that digestion is not functioning as designed.

Why Modern Diets Create Digestive Stress

Why Modern Diets Create Digestive Stress

natural vs dehydrated food

Ultra‑processed and cooked diets disrupt digestion in several ways. High‑heat processing destroys natural enzymes, refined starches dilute the protein content pets are biologically designed to digest, and dry foods weaken stomach acid production over time. Low stomach acid leaves proteins only partially digested, slows stomach emptying, and reduces the signals needed for healthy bile and pancreatic enzyme release—often causing reflux‑like symptoms that are mistakenly blamed on excess acid.

Even fresh and raw-fed pets may need additional digestive support. Naturally occurring enzymes in meat and plants may not provide the same range of enzymes carnivores would traditionally obtain from consuming whole prey, including enzyme-rich organs such as the pancreas. Supplemental lipase can help support the breakdown and digestion of dietary fats, promoting more efficient nutrient utilization and digestive balance.


How Digestive Enzymes Restore Balance

Digestive enzymes help correct these gaps at the very first step of digestion. Proteases, lipase, amylase, and fiber‑breaking enzymes support the full breakdown of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and plant fibers—reducing fermentation, easing digestive stress, and improving nutrient absorption. Added support such as ox bile and taurine promotes smooth bile flow, healthy fat digestion, and gallbladder resilience.

By aiding digestion before food reaches the small intestine, enzymes help prevent bacterial overgrowth, relieve reflux, reduce gas and bloating, and decrease the demand placed on organs like the pancreas and gallbladder. This is not a shortcut—it’s foundational support for pets experiencing modern digestive challenges. Proper enzymatic support helps restore comfort, balance, and overall digestive health so pets can fully benefit from the food they eat.

Frequently ask questions

Can I give Prime Digestive Enzymes with probiotics?

Yes. Digestive enzymes and probiotics work synergistically; enzymes improve food breakdown while probiotics help support a healthy microbial balance.

Are there any conditions where I should not use digestive enzymes?

Yes. Do not use if your pet has been diagnosed with gastrointestinal ulcers or erosions, or if your pet has known allergies to any of the ingredients. Always consult your veterinarian if unsure. 

I have a very sensitive pet. How should I introduce this product?

It’s fine to start with much less than the recommended amount and slowly increase over several days or weeks to allow your pet’s digestive system to adjust.

Can Prime Enzymes be used daily?

Yes. This formula is designed for daily use and provides ongoing digestive support with meal. There are no published studies suggesting that supplying enzymes to carnivores negatively affects their physiology. 

Is this helpful for pets eating fresh or raw diets?

Yes. While fresh foods contain some natural enzymes, they often lack sufficient lipase and pancreatic enzymes, making supplementation beneficial.

Can this help pets with gas, bloating, or reflux?

Yes. Many digestive symptoms are caused by incomplete digestion, and enzymes help reduce fermentation and digestive discomfort.

Will this change my pet’s stool?

Some pets may have improved stool quality as digestion becomes more efficient. Changes are usually mild and positive.

How quickly will I see results?

Some pets show improvement within days, while others may take a few weeks as digestion and absorption normalize.

How many milligrams of taurine are included in the product?

167mg per scoop. Taurine is essential for recycling bile in the liver, which keeps digestion running smoothly.

Why Are Some Glass Jars Only Half Full?

Our products contain the exact amount listed on the front of the bottle. Because we use standard glass jar sizes, some jars may appear half full or only two-thirds full, depending on the product. Using standard-sized jars helps keep costs down without affecting the amount of product you receive.