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Microbiota-Derived Neurotransmitters in Dogs

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as an active participant in canine health. Bacteria and their metabolites can influence intestinal movement,…

Feline obesity, gut microbiota, and adipose inflammation

Feline obesity has quietly become one of the most pressing health concerns for companion animal veterinarians across Australia. With roughly a third of the…

How Postbiotic Metabolites Support Canine Gut Repair

The canine intestinal microbiome is increasingly understood as an active partner in mucosal health. Bacteria, dietary substrates and host tissues interact to…

Probiotic Timing Around Antibiotic Treatment in Dogs

Antibiotics can be essential for treating bacterial disease in dogs, yet they may also alter intestinal microbial communities. Changes in bacterial diversity…

Amino acid and fibre co-metabolism in cats: clinical relevance

The feline gastrointestinal tract houses a complex microbial ecosystem that does far more than simply ferment undigested material. Recent research has…

Microbiome Signatures of Hypersensitivity in Dogs: Beyond Elimination Diets

Australian veterinarians have long relied on elimination diets as the cornerstone for diagnosing adverse food reactions in dogs. Yet the eight-to-twelve-week…

Combining Fecal Scoring and Microbiome Panels for Senior Feline Care

Australia's cat population is ageing alongside its human residents, with many senior felines now living into their late teens thanks to better nutrition and…

MRI and microbiome patterns in canine inflammatory bowel disease

Canine inflammatory bowel disease remains one of the most persistent diagnostic challenges in small animal practice. Dogs arrive with chronic vomiting, weight…

Fungal dysbiosis in the feline gut: clinical correlates and treatment

Australian veterinarians are seeing a quiet shift in how feline gastrointestinal cases are approached. With indoor cat ownership at record highs in Sydney,…

Engineering Prebiotics to Nurture Butyrate Producers in Dogs

The canine gut microbiome is a dense, competitive ecosystem where specific saccharides shape which taxa flourish. Engineered prebiotics are designed with that…