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YOUR DOG IS SCRATCHING, LICKING & ITCHING — AND THE VET VISITS AREN'T FIXING IT

If your dog keeps scratching no matter what you try, you've probably been treating the wrong problem. The root cause isn't on the skin. It's in the gut.

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Sound familiar?

YOUR DOG IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SOMETHING DEEPER.

Most owners assume it's allergies, or the food, or the season. But these signs share a common thread that rarely gets mentioned at the vet — and understanding it changes everything about how you approach your dog's comfort.

  • Scratching that never fully stops — just moves from spot to spot
  • Paw licking every single day, regardless of the season
  • A cheesy or musty smell from the paws — not dirt, something else
  • Skin that flares up, calms down, then comes back on a loop
  • The vet gave cortisone — it worked, then it stopped working
  • You've tried the shampoo, changed the food — back to square one
What's actually going on?
Gut microbiome
The root cause

WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR DOG'S BODY

Here's what most vets don't have time to explain: your dog's gut does far more than digest food. Roughly 70% of the immune system lives there — including the defences that keep yeast under control.

When that balance is disrupted — by antibiotics, processed food, stress, or South Africa's warm humid climate — good bacteria decline and yeast takes over. It spreads outward to the skin, paws, and coat. The scratching, licking, and that cheesy smell aren't a skin problem. They're the gut showing up on the outside.

"Your dog's skin is the messenger. The gut is the source. Treat the source, and the symptoms follow."

When the gut lining is also compromised, undigested proteins leak into the bloodstream and trigger an immune reaction — which shows up as redness and irritation. This is why topical treatments don't hold. They quiet the signal without addressing what's generating it.

The truth no one tells you

WHY NOTHING YOU'VE TRIED HAS LASTED

You've been through the cycle. Here's why everything only ever buys time:

Medicated Shampoos

Surface relief only

Calms the skin temporarily. The yeast is driven from the gut — remove the shampoo and the cycle restarts.

Elimination Diets

Removes triggers, not cause

Switching proteins can reduce some flare-ups, but won't restore the gut bacteria already out of balance.

Cortisone & Prescriptions

Suppresses, doesn't fix

Powerful at stopping symptoms short-term. The gut stays unbalanced — scratching comes back every time.

Generic Supplements

Underdosed, wrong strains

Most dog probiotics use too few CFU or the wrong strains. Without the right blend, the gut doesn't rebalance.

"The difference between chasing symptoms and stopping the cycle is daily gut support — consistently, from the inside out."

Why PetWell

WHY PET PARENTS ARE SWITCHING TO PETWELL

A gut-first formula built specifically for yeast balance — not a generic probiotic.

Feature
PetWell
Typical Chews
Gut Support
Probiotics + Enzymes + Fiber
Probiotics only
Active Cultures
6 Billion CFU per chew
2–3 Billion
Probiotic Strains
6 targeted strains
2–4 strains
Ingredient Quality
Real food ingredients
Artificial flavor base
Transparency
✓ Clear dosages listed
Proprietary blends
Fulfilment
✓ Fulfilled in South Africa
Often imported
Guarantee
90-day money-back
30 days typical

6 Billion CFU per chew — double or triple most competitors.

The inside-out approach

TAKE YOUR DOG'S GUT HEALTH &
COMFORT
TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Support your dog's gut, skin, and immune health with one tasty soft chew a day — and stop the scratch-lick-itch cycle.

Healthier gut

Healthier Gut. Happier Dog.

Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics work inside the gut — the foundation of everything else.

Comfort

Comfort You'll Notice

From paw licking to constant scratching, the formula helps ease the signs of yeast imbalance.

Skin health

Skin That Looks Better

Omega-3s and borage oil help keep skin hydrated and balanced — with a coat that shines.

Owner giving chew

The Perfect Fit, Every Time

Portioned for their size. No cutting. No crumbling. One salmon chew they'll look forward to daily.

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What's inside

EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A PURPOSE

Real food ingredients and clinically-studied actives — not a maltodextrin-heavy formula with a probiotic afterthought.

Probiotic blend
6B CFU Probiotic Blend
Multi-strain formula keeps yeast populations in check.
Prebiotics FOS GOS
Prebiotics (FOS & GOS)
Feeds good bacteria so they thrive. Most competitors skip this.
Digestive enzymes
6 Digestive Enzymes
Breaks down food properly — less undigested food feeding yeast.
Omega-3 Krill Oil
Omega-3 Krill Oil
Marine omega-3s support skin hydration and coat shine.
Greek Yogurt
Greek Yogurt (120mg)
Real food source of live cultures and gut-supporting proteins.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin (400mg)
Supports digestive regularity and stool consistency naturally.
How it works

A DAILY HABIT THAT DELIVERS REAL RESULTS

Consistency is the most important factor in gut health. One soft chew every morning is all it takes.

1

Give one chew daily

One soft, salmon-flavoured chew every morning. With or without food — most dogs eat it straight from your hand.

2

Build the routine

Same time each day. Within days it becomes part of your morning — your dog will remind you before you remember.

3

Stay consistent for results

Most owners notice changes in 3–6 weeks. Full gut rebalancing takes 8–12 weeks. Consistency is everything.

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Real stories from real owners

SOUTH AFRICAN DOGS ALREADY SEEING THE DIFFERENCE

Max
★★★★★
Sarah M.
Johannesburg · Labrador
"The scratching has almost completely stopped"

"Max was constantly scratching and licking his paws — we tried everything. Special shampoo, grain-free food, even a vet prescription. Within weeks on PetWell the redness went down, the scratching eased, and he's a much happier dog."

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Biscuit
★★★★★
David L.
Cape Town · Staffie
"Vet couldn't fix it — PetWell did"

"We'd been back to the vet three times. Cortisone worked for two weeks then the scratching came back every time. A friend recommended PetWell. Two months later the paw licking stopped and that cheesy smell is completely gone."

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Bella
★★★★★
Thandi K.
Durban · Golden Retriever
"Haven't bought shampoo in 3 months"

"I was spending R400 a month on medicated shampoo. Three months on PetWell — no more scratching, her coat is shiny and she gets excited for her morning chew. The gut explanation made total sense."

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PetWell Probiotic Chew
6B CFUper chew
Salmonflavoured
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PROBIOTICS FOR DOGS — SOFT CHEWS FOR GUT & DIGESTIVE HEALTH

A daily soft chew formulated to restore gut balance, support healthy yeast levels, and help your dog feel comfortable from the inside out.

  • Supports healthy digestion & gut balance
  • Helps reduce itching & paw licking
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Promotes firm, healthy stools
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End the scratch-lick-itch cycle — start today.

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