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The intestinal microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that influences nutrient metabolism, epithelial integrity, immune signaling, and stool quality in dogs and…
The canine gut microbiome begins developing before a puppy eats its first solid meal. Microbes from the dam, the birth environment, milk, surrounding surfaces,…
Antibiotics remain essential tools in veterinary medicine, particularly when bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed. Yet antimicrobial treatment can…
The feline gut microbiota is a dynamic community of bacteria and other microorganisms that responds to nutrition, health status, medication, age, and the wider…
Chronic enteropathies are persistent gastrointestinal disorders characterized by signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, altered appetite, and abdominal…
Feline constipation is often treated as a motility or hydration problem, yet the intestinal ecosystem may also influence stool consistency, transit,…
The gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that influences digestion, immune signaling, intestinal barrier function, and metabolite production. In dogs, changes…
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an emerging microbiome-based intervention in veterinary medicine. It involves transferring processed fecal material…
Key microbial markers for diagnosing canine inflammatory bowel disease are becoming increasingly useful in clinical research and practice. They can reveal…
The gut-brain axis in canine behavior and stress response describes a two-way communication network linking the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, immune…