Key facts
- Bacillus clausii 088AE has been added to Health Canada's Veterinary Health Product (VHP) list for dogs.
- This is the first Bacillus clausii strain to be listed.
- The announcement was made on June 4, 2026.
Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics announced on June 4, 2026, that its spore-forming probiotic strain, Bacillus clausii 088AE, has been officially added to Health Canada's Veterinary Health Product (VHP) list for dogs. This inclusion makes Bacillus clausii 088AE the first and only strain of its kind to achieve this regulatory status for use in dogs. The VHP program allows for the sale of certain natural health products for pets in Canada.