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Obesity in dogs is associated with broad metabolic and inflammatory effects, and the intestinal microbiome may be part of that clinical picture. As body weight…
Fecal consistency is a practical clinical marker of gastrointestinal function in cats. Changes in stool moisture, form, frequency, and urgency may reflect…
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is being investigated as a way to modify the intestinal microbial community in dogs with chronic enteropathy. The…
The relationship between the intestinal microbiome, the nervous system, and canine behavior is becoming an important area of veterinary education. In anxious…
Acute diarrhea is one of the most common reasons dogs visit a veterinary practice, yet its causes and clinical consequences vary widely. Dietary indiscretion,…
The influence of water source and quality on fecal microbiota in cats is an emerging consideration in microbiome-focused veterinary care. Water is often…
The canine gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem shaped by diet, medications, age, disease, environment, and host physiology. Probiotic supplementation may…
Hairball formation is common in cats, yet repeated retching, vomiting, or regurgitation deserves a more careful clinical assessment. Grooming behavior,…
A single course of metronidazole can be clinically useful in selected canine gastrointestinal cases, yet antimicrobial exposure may alter the intestinal…
Feline diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder shaped by insulin resistance, pancreatic beta-cell function, body condition, activity, and nutrition.…