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The Gut Microbiome and Canine Vaccine Immunity

Vaccination prepares the canine immune system to recognize and control infectious threats, but the response is shaped by more than the antigen in the syringe.…

How antibiotics alter the feline fecal microbiome

Antibiotics can be essential for treating bacterial infections in cats, yet their effects extend beyond the target pathogen. Because antimicrobial drugs expose…

Microbiome Biomarkers In Canine Food-Responsive Enteropathy

Food-responsive enteropathy (FRE) is a common clinical pattern in dogs with chronic gastrointestinal signs, including soft stools, diarrhoea, vomiting, weight…

How fiber shapes the feline microbiome

Dietary fiber is more than a tool for stool consistency in cats. Its fermentability, solubility, viscosity, and structural properties can influence which…

Gut microbiome and fecal consistency in dogs with chronic diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea is a common reason for veterinary consultation, yet fecal appearance alone rarely identifies the underlying mechanism. Stool consistency…

Microbiome Metabolites and Relapse Risk in Canine Enteritis

Canine lymphoplasmacytic enteritis is a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder in which clinical improvement does not always mean biological resolution. Dogs…

How Milk Replacers Shape Kitten Gut Health

Early nutrition can influence how a kitten’s digestive system develops during a period of rapid growth. When orphaned or hand-reared kittens are weaned onto…

The Effect of Recreational Exercise on Fecal Microbiota Composition in Active Dogs

Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a factor that may influence canine gastrointestinal health. For active dogs, regular recreational exercise can…

Microbiome diversity in cats with irritable bowel syndrome

The feline gastrointestinal microbiome is a dynamic community of bacteria and other microorganisms that interacts with diet, host immunity, intestinal…

Tributyrin, Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Canine Gut Health

Dietary supplementation with tributyrin is attracting interest in veterinary nutrition because it offers a practical way to investigate butyrate biology in…