Hero Pet Health Probiotic Chews vs Blackmores PAW DigestiCare
Choosing between the supermarket staple and the high-potency specialist probiotic. We compare CFU count, strains, ingredients, and format so you can choose with confidence.
The Quick Verdict
Choose Blackmores PAW if:
- You want a low-cost daily maintenance powder.
- Your dog has no grain sensitivities.
- You prefer a multi-strain bacterial probiotic approach.
Choose Hero Pet Health if:
- You want maximum potency (167x more CFU).
- Your dog is on or recently finished antibiotics.
- Your dog has grain sensitivities (Hero is grain-free).
- You want a palatable Probiotic Chew your dog actually eats.
- You want a Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee.
Hero Pet Health: The High-Potency Probiotic Chew
Hero Pet Health Probiotic Chews are built around Saccharomyces boulardii — a specialist yeast probiotic that behaves very differently from bacterial probiotics like those in PAW. Because S. boulardii is a yeast, it is naturally resistant to antibiotics, making it the preferred probiotic for dogs during or after antibiotic treatment.
At 10 Billion CFU per chew, Hero delivers a clinically meaningful dose alongside prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and green banana powder to support the gut microbiome from multiple angles. And because it comes as a beef liver chew, your dog treats it like a reward — not a supplement.
- ✅ Grain-free and hypoallergenic
- ✅ Antibiotic-safe (yeast survives antibiotic treatment)
- ✅ Vet reviewed formula
- ✅ Proudly made in Australia
- ✅ Lifetime money-back guarantee
Blackmores PAW DigestiCare: The Everyday Maintenance Powder
Blackmores PAW DigestiCare 60 is a 7-strain bacterial probiotic powder using a fermented wholefood base. The 7 strains are L. acidophilus, L. delbrueckii bulgaricus, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus, B. bifidum, E. faecium, and S. thermophilus. At 60 Million CFU per 2g dose, it is a lower-potency option suited to healthy dogs needing basic daily gut maintenance.
One important note: PAW DigestiCare contains naturally fermented organic whole grains and seeds including wheat, oats, and barley. Dogs with grain sensitivities or known allergies should avoid this product. It is also not antibiotic-safe — the bacterial strains will not survive concurrent antibiotic treatment.
PAW DigestiCare is suitable for both dogs and cats and is widely available at supermarkets and pet retailers across Australia.
The Antibiotic Difference: Why Probiotic Type Matters
This is the single biggest reason to choose Hero over PAW if your dog is on antibiotics or has recently finished a course. Antibiotics kill bacteria — including the beneficial strains in PAW DigestiCare. S. boulardii in Hero is a yeast, not a bacterium, so it survives antibiotic treatment completely intact, keeping gut support continuous when your dog needs it most.