Basilopet. The probiotic that actually arrives.
Most dog probiotics die in the bottle, on the shelf, or in the stomach. Basilopet uses a spore-forming strain — Bacillus coagulans KCCM 11712 — that survives 95–100°C heat, gastric acid, and bile, then germinates in the intestine where it actually belongs.
Why spores beat the standard probiotic.
Conventional probiotics are vegetative bacteria. They start dying above 63°C, lose viability in the stomach, and need refrigeration to last on a shelf. Spore-formers solve all three problems at once.
Survives the trip
The dormant spore form withstands manufacturing heat, shelf life without refrigeration, gastric acid, and bile. Fecal-CFU verification at Chungnam National University showed roughly 20%+ of the dose surviving to the intestine.
Daily, not occasional
Most pet probiotics are reactive — pulled out when something goes wrong. Basilopet is built for daily routine: 1 g per dog, mixed into one meal, every day.
Bacteriocin output
Once it germinates, the strain produces bacteriocins — natural antimicrobial peptides — that have shown inhibitory activity against E. coli, Listeria, and S. aureus in lab assays.
Plain English. Spore-form probiotics ship like vitamins and act like probiotics. You don't need to refrigerate the box, the powder doesn't go bad in a hot car, and what's on the label is what reaches your dog's gut.
What's in the stick.
Bacillus coagulans KCCM 11712
Isolated from Korean rice straw and filed under patent KR 10-2024-0113355. The species is recognized as GRAS by the U.S. FDA. The specific strain is currently undergoing the K-FDA hemolytic, antibiotic-resistance, cytotoxicity, and metabolic-safety panel per WHO/FAO guidelines.
Maltodextrin + a trace of SiO₂
Maltodextrin acts as the carrier so the spores blend evenly into food. A small amount of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) is added as an anti-caking agent — there to keep the packaging machinery running cleanly, not as a preservative.
Why stick packs
Probiotics are sensitive to moisture. Round bottles let air in every time you open them, which slowly degrades the live count. Each Basilopet stick is nitrogen-flushed and sealed — single-serve, single-exposure.
Specifications
- Live spore count 10⁸ CFU
- Carrier Maltodextrin
- Anti-cake Silicon dioxide
- CP/EE/CF/Ash < 1 % each
- Calories 3 kcal
- Heavy metals Not detected*
- Pack size 30 sticks · 30 g
- Shelf life 24 months · no fridge
*Per Microbac Laboratories COA #A5G1912 (Warrendale, PA), July 2025.
How to use it.
One stick per day
Default dose is one 1g stick per dog, per day, mixed into food. Based on the 0.4% inclusion rate that performed best in the BasiloBio feeding study (range tested 0.2–0.6%).
With a meal works best
Mix into wet or dry food. The carbohydrate carrier dissolves easily and most dogs don't notice the addition. There's no separate water step.
Store anywhere reasonable
Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity — but no refrigeration is required. Sticks are nitrogen-flushed and sealed individually.
Things people ask.
If something here isn't covered, email msrdinc@gmail.com — we'll add it.
Will my dog actually eat it?
Most dogs don't notice. The powder is a fine, neutral-tasting carbohydrate carrier and 1 g blends invisibly into wet food, kibble with a splash of water, or a spoon of yogurt. If you have a particularly suspicious eater, mix it into something wet for the first few days while they get used to the routine.
How long until I see a difference?
For routine digestive consistency, most pet parents notice changes in stool quality within 1–3 weeks of daily use. Probiotics work by gradually shifting the gut microbiome — not by acting like a drug — so the effect builds over time. The seven-day trial is more about confirming your dog tolerates it well than about full results.
Can I give Basilopet alongside antibiotics?
Generally yes — the spore form survives some antibiotic exposure that would kill standard probiotics. That said, dosing schedule matters: separate the probiotic and the antibiotic by 2+ hours, and let your vet know what you're using. After a course of antibiotics is exactly when the gut benefits most from a probiotic.
Is it safe for puppies and senior dogs?
Bacillus coagulans is a low-risk strain across age groups in the published literature. We still recommend checking with your vet before starting any supplement on a puppy under 3 months, a senior with health complications, or any dog on prescription medication.
Why doesn't it need refrigeration?
Conventional probiotics are vegetative bacteria that die above 63°C and degrade in moist or warm environments — that's why most probiotic packaging tells you to refrigerate. Bacillus coagulans is a spore-former: in the dry, dormant spore state it survives 95–100°C and shelf storage without losing viability. The cold chain is unnecessary.
What about cats?
The same strain is used in BasiloBio's feline formulations in Korea, but the product we currently ship to the U.S. is dosed for dogs. If you'd like to use Basilopet for a cat, email us and we'll talk through the right adjustment with your vet.
What's actually in the stick besides the probiotic?
Bacillus coagulans KCCM 11712 spores at 10⁸ CFU per stick, maltodextrin as a carrier so the spores blend evenly into food, and a small amount of silicon dioxide to keep the packaging machinery running cleanly. That's it — no flavorings, no preservatives, no fillers.
Try Basilopet for one week.
A seven-stick sample so you can actually see how your dog tolerates it before committing to a full box. We'll follow up to ask what you noticed.
Request a trial