What is Azodyl®? Azodyl® is a brand name for a probiotic supplement used to support kidney health in cats and dogs that have kidney disease. Dietary supplements are substances that can be used to supplement the diet, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, and probiotics.

Azodyl highlights Dogs and cats weighing 5–10 lbs.: Give 2 capsules daily (one a.m. and one p.m.) Dogs and cats weighing over 10 lbs.: Give 3 capsules daily (two a.m. and one p.m.)

Though the company has reported positive results in laboratory studies involving rats, cats, and pigs, the independent studies so far reported in dogs and cats have not found any real-world benefits.

Azodyl induced a significant improve- ment in appetite, as well as an increase in body weight, improvement in lethargy, and decrease in blood urea nitrogen and/or cre- atinine levels, allowing for the discontinua- tion of fluid therapy.