Buddy probiotic chew review: 32 chews, the cheap way in

The Buddy probiotic chew in its 32-chew (80g) pack is the cheapest entry point to a genuinely well-regarded probiotic chew. It holds a 4.9 rating across thousands of owner ratings, which is the kind of track record most products in this category can’t claim.

What does it do?

A daily soft chew for gut health, dosed by weight. Buddy is a Philippine brand with a real presence, and the numbers behind this listing are the main reason to trust it: thousands of ratings at 4.9 is a much stronger signal than a perfect 5.0 from thirty people.

Soft chews matter more than the format sounds. A supplement only works if the dog eats it, and most dogs take these as a treat rather than something you have to hide in food.

The right size to start with

This is the sensible first purchase in the category, and the reason is risk. Buying 120 chews for a dog that turns out to hate them is a waste; buying 32 to find out is not.

For a small dog, 32 chews is roughly a month, which is also about the minimum time to see whether it agrees with them. For a large dog it’s closer to a fortnight, and at that point the 120-count tub is the better economics.

Expect a brief change in stool in the first few days while the gut adjusts. Strain names and CFU counts aren’t published, which is the standard gap across this category locally.

Is it worth it?

Around ₱209 as of August 3, 2026 for 32 chews. Check the latest price on Shopee.

Very good value for a trial, and cheap enough that a dog refusing them costs you almost nothing. As an ongoing habit the 120-count tub is markedly better per chew, so treat this as the on-ramp rather than the destination.

Who should buy it

Buy this if your dog has never had a probiotic and you want to test it cheaply, or if you have a small dog where a month’s supply is genuinely a month. If you already know your dog takes chews, go straight to the bigger tub. Cat owners need a cat-specific product. See our top picks in the best pet vitamins roundup, or learn which supplement helps in our pet vitamins buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Know your dog will eat them? The Buddy probiotic chew 120-count tub is far cheaper per chew. Prefer a powder because your dog picks chews out of the bowl? The Canine Science dog probiotics meal topper sprinkles straight onto food.