Buddy Probiotic Bites review: pumpkin bites for fussy dogs

Buddy Probiotic Bites are a pumpkin-flavored gut health treat that doubles as appetite support. They carry a perfect 5.0 rating, from the brand behind one of the best-rated probiotic chews on Shopee PH.

What does it do?

Gut support in treat form, with pumpkin doing double duty. Pumpkin is the traditional gentle food for dogs with unsettled stomachs, and it sidesteps chicken, which is among the more common protein sensitivities in dogs. If your dog reacts to poultry, that’s a genuine reason to pick this over a chicken-flavored rival.

The appetite angle is secondary but real for dogs that have always picked at their food.

The range overlaps with itself

Worth being straight about, because Buddy now sells two gut products for dogs and the difference isn’t obvious from the listings.

The probiotic chew is the volume product: 120 chews for half the price of this, thousands of ratings, and the best cost-per-day in this batch. These bites lead on flavor and appetite rather than on value.

For most dogs, the chew is the better buy and this is the one to consider only if the pumpkin flavor or the appetite angle specifically matters. Running both at once would be doubling up on the same job.

The 5.0 rating also rests on a small number of ratings, so it carries less weight than the chew’s 4.9 across thousands.

Is it worth it?

Around ₱899 as of August 3, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee.

That’s the same price as Buddy’s salmon oil bundle and roughly double the 120-chew tub, which is a lot for a flavor preference. Strain names and CFU counts aren’t published.

On appetite specifically: a supplement can tempt a lifelong fussy eater, but a sudden drop in appetite is a symptom that needs a vet, not a treat.

Who should buy it

Buy this if your dog reacts to chicken and you want a pumpkin option from a brand you trust, or if fussiness at mealtimes is a long-standing habit. If you simply want gut support at the best price, Buddy’s 120-chew tub is the clearer choice. See our top picks in the best pet vitamins roundup, or learn which supplement helps in our pet vitamins buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want the same brand at far better value? The Buddy probiotic chew 120-count tub is the everyday pick. Want a pumpkin probiotic with a published ingredient list? The Zesty Paws Probiotic Bites in pumpkin discloses what’s inside.