If you want relief from asthma, allergies, and seasonal illnesses, you might want to consider adding a cow to your family.
Wait… what?! Have I finally lost my mind?
Don’t worry — I’m not actually suggesting you move a Holstein dairy cow into your living room (I’m sure our dogs would have some very strong opinions about that!).
What I am talking about is something scientists have been studying for decades now.
Study after study has found that children who grow up on farms — surrounded by animals, soil, and the “messiness” of real nature — tend to have stronger immune systems and far fewer allergies and asthma than children who grow up in more sterile environments.¹
In fact, in one well-known European study, kids who grew up on farms were significantly healthier than their peers from the same rural regions who didn’t grow up on farms.
Scientists call it the “farm effect”. And it’s all about the microbiome.
The microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, beneficial yeast, fungi, and other microbes that live in and on your body, especially in your gut.
There are trillions of these tiny organisms, and together they act like an internal ecosystem that helps run your digestion, train your immune system, and even influence your mood and energy.
Think of your microbiome like a garden.
When it’s diverse, balanced, and well-nourished, everything tends to grow the way it should. But when that diversity disappears — because of stress, antibiotics, ultra-processed food, or living in a world that’s a little too clean — the whole system can get out of balance.
That’s when the immune system can start overreacting… to pollen, to food, to dust, or to things that really shouldn’t be a problem at all.
How Your Dog’s Gut Health Mirrors the Farm Effect
This isn’t just true for people. The same gut–immune connection plays a huge role in our dogs’ health, too.
In my practice, I’ve seen it again and again.
When a dog’s gut is out of balance, problems start popping up everywhere:
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- digestive upset
- itchy skin
- low energy
- frequent infections
- changes in mood and behavior
And studies show that dogs with lower microbial diversity in their microbiome are more prone to illness and poor health.²
In other words, when your dog’s gut health and microbiome are compromised, their immune system struggles to do its job.
Just like with us, modern life doesn’t exactly do our dogs’ microbiomes any favours.
Now, if we all lived on a farm, spent our days in the garden, and walked barefoot through healthy soil, we might get a lot of that positive microbial exposure back naturally.
I do my best. I still walk barefoot in a cow pasture and don’t panic if Pax and I get a little muddy.
That is one part of building a strong microbiome. But even doing those things whenever I can, I boost Pax’s and my microbiome with daily support.
Natural Remedies for Gut Health in a Modern World
That’s why I created GutSense for dogs
GutSense and GutSense H+ aren’t “just another probiotic”. They’re a practical, modern way to support and rebuild the microbiome in the world we actually live in.
Both formulas are designed to support the entire gut ecosystem, not just dump a few bacteria into the system and hope for the best.
They combine:
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- Probiotics to help replenish beneficial bacteria.
- Prebiotics to feed and support those bacteria.
- And postbiotics — the beneficial compounds created through fermentation — that help calm inflammation, support immunity, and strengthen the gut environment itself.
I give two capsules of GutSense to Pax every day. And I take GutSense H+ myself.
Why GutSense Is Different From Typical Probiotics
Here’s what makes these two supplements unique and unlike anything else out there:
Clinically-backed strains
Each probiotic strain in GutSense and GutSense H+ is selected to reflect canine or human microbiome needs, specific benefits, from digestion and immune defence to mood support and hormone balance.
Premium, synergistic formula
Unlike most probiotic supplements, GutSense and GutSense H+ are enriched with a unique blend of organic superfoods and digestion-supporting herbs that can improve nutrient absorption, regulate bowel movements, and help gently detox your body from toxins and heavy metals.
Produced by using a proprietary Italian Technology
Both formulas are made using a unique micro-encapsulation method that probiotic-growing method, ensuring stability, potency, which eliminates the need for refrigeration.
You can still keep probiotics in the fridge, but our technology makes them more stable.
Packaged in glass, not plastic
Most probiotic bottles leach harmful chemicals that can kill the bacteria inside. We use glass packaging to protect probiotic viability and keep your health a priority.
You can only guess why so many probiotics are packaged in plastic. It is cheaper but not better.
Made with organic ingredients
GutSense and GutSense H+ are made in the USA from whole food, organic ingredients. Plus, the non-probiotic superfoods and herbs are dual fermented to increase bioavailability and anti-inflammatory effect.
In our modern world, GutSense and GutSense H+ can give your microbiome the boost it needs.
In a way, it’s the “farm effect” in a bottle — without the cow in your living room.
I hope you’ll give them both a try.
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Scientific References
1. Vercelli D. From Amish farm dust to bacterial lysates: The long and winding road to protection from allergic disease. Semin Immunol. 2023 Jul;68:101779. doi: 10.1016/j.smim.2023.101779. Epub 2023 May 19.
2. Kim H, Chae Y, Cho JH, Song M, Kwak J, Doo H, Choi Y, Kang J, Yang H, Lee S, Keum GB, Wattanaphansak S, Kim S, Kim HB. Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome. J Anim Sci Biotechnol. 2025 Jul 5;16(1):95.
