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Feline Microbiome Changes After Full-Mouth Extractions

Feline chronic gingivostomatitis is a severe, painful inflammatory disorder involving the gingiva, oral mucosa, and often the tissues around multiple teeth.…

Segmented Filamentous Bacteria And Canine Intestinal Immunity

The intestinal microbiome is an active partner in canine immune development, barrier maintenance, and resistance to enteric pathogens. Among the organisms…

Dietary Fat And The Canine Microbiome In Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia in dogs is characterized by elevated circulating triglycerides, cholesterol, or both. It may occur as a primary inherited disorder or alongside…

How Dietary Prebiotics Influence Fecal Scent Marking Behavior in Cats

The feline gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that can influence stool composition, odor, consistency, and gastrointestinal function. Dietary prebiotics are…

How social housing shapes gut microbiota in laboratory beagles

The gut microbiota is shaped by a network of biological and environmental influences. Diet, age, medication, genetics, stress, sanitation, and daily contact…

Microbiome-associated urinary metabolites in canine urolithiasis

Canine urolithiasis is commonly investigated through urine sediment, imaging, stone analysis, and routine biochemical testing. These methods remain essential,…

The Feline Microbiome, Urea Cycle, And Liver-Brain Health

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neurological syndrome associated with impaired liver function or abnormal portal blood flow. In cats, altered…

Temperature, Gut Microbiomes, And Outdoor Working Dogs

Environmental conditions can shape the physiology, behavior, and microbial ecology of working dogs. For animals that spend long periods outdoors, seasonal…

Fecal Microbiome Transfer from Dam to Puppy During Birth

The first microbial communities established in a puppy can influence gastrointestinal development, immune maturation, and resilience during early life. Birth…

Dietary Starch Source and the Fecal Microbiome in Diabetic Cats

Diet is central to feline diabetes management, yet its influence extends beyond carbohydrate quantity and glycemic control. The type, processing, and…