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Triaditis describes the concurrent presence of inflammatory disease involving the intestine, pancreas, and hepatobiliary system in cats. Because these organs…
Hydrolyzed protein diets are widely used in dogs with suspected adverse food reactions, chronic enteropathies, and other signs of gastrointestinal disease. Yet…
How a cat eats can influence more than daily calorie intake. Meal feeding creates defined periods of food consumption and fasting, while ad libitum access…
Respiratory disease in dogs is increasingly viewed through a systems-biology lens. The lungs have their own microbial environment, while signals from the…
Antimicrobial therapy can be clinically useful in selected feline gastrointestinal cases, yet its effects may extend beyond the original treatment target.…
The canine gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem shaped by genetics, diet, age, medication, environment, and disease. Differences in bacterial composition and…
The relationship between fecal microbiome composition and serum B vitamin levels in cats offers a useful window into host–microbe interactions. It brings…
Leptospirosis is a systemic bacterial infection that can rapidly affect the kidneys, liver, vascular system, and gastrointestinal tract. Because treatment…
Dietary modulation of the feline microbiome is gaining attention as part of a broader strategy for managing urinary health. In cats, urine pH, mineral…
The gut microbiome changes throughout a dog’s life, and those changes may become especially meaningful during the senior years. Shifts in microbial diversity,…