December 6th 2024
The intricate relationship between human and pet microbiomes represents a fascinating and highly relevant area of study for veterinary professionals.
November 22nd 2024
New research revealed that Lactobacillaceae abundance increased when male cynomolgus macaques were housed in pairs compared to living alone
November 8th 2024
Jörg M. Steiner, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, AGAF, talked about the pros and cons of various methods for diagnosing patients with dysbiosis in his lecture at the 2024 New York Vet Show
October 31st 2024
The study looked at the effect these 2 diets have on fecal microbiota composition, serum metabolomics, and inflammatory markers in dogs
How understanding the gut can help veterinarians understand cognitive and behavioral health in dogs.
Daily prebiotic and probiotics aim to improve canine gut health
A new supplement in the Glandex product line supports dogs’ digestive systems, gut health, and immune functions
AVMA announces 2024 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award
A professor at Texas A&M University received this award for his long-term contributions to canine research
Decoding chronic enteropathy in canine patients
A look at treatment classifications and prognostic insights
Feline gut microbiome 101
Research into the feline gut microbiome continues to evolve, revealing the complex relationship between microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and overall health.
Researchers discover fecal transplants can benefit canines with epilepsy
Study findings showed a positive impact on the negative mental health symptoms
Cost-effective, non-invasive method for screening inflammatory bowel diseases
Evaluating gut microbiota composition as a tool for the detection of inflammatory bowel disease shows promise in studies
Global symposium on animal gut microbiome is announced
The event hosted by Hill’s Pet Nutrition will explore the connection between the gut microbiome of cat and dogs and their overall health
Trying to protect agriculture and preserve antibiotics
Jennifer Ronholm, PhD, discusses the novel concept of microbiome protection to create healthier animals and reduce antimicrobial usage.
Nurturing the microbiome
Nutritional strategies for dogs and cats
Can the gut microbiota of foals impact their health later in life?
A new study showed that the gut microbiome of young racehorses is related to their risk of developing respiratory, orthopedic, and soft tissue diseases in their future years.
Study highlights oral microbiome's role in early dental disease detection
Researchers found the oral microbiome of canine patients can provide vital information for early detection of canine periodontal disease
Rebuilding the GI barrier
Robin A Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) discussed nutrients and fecal microbiota transplant in an interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention in Austin, Texas.
New study shows adding a prebiotic fiber blend to a puppy's diet supports growth and development and favorable digestive health
The necessity of a healthy microbiome
Decoding dysbiosis
Discovering its hidden impact on dogs and cats.
Wild horse survival rate linked to methane-producing gut bacteria
A recent study uncovered a connection between the gut microbiome and longevity, with implications for the environment, human health, and more
Loggerhead sea turtles are the latest microbe hosts
Conservation and rehabilitation efforts have increased interest in the gut, skin, nest, and egg microbiota of these aquatic chelonians.
The changing microbiome
As feline patients get older, their microbiomes could change as well.
Paws, claws, and microbes
The hidden world of pet microbiomes
Identifying GI barrier dysfunction
Robin A Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), describes an imbalance in the gut microbiome, during an interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention
The mysterious microbiome
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc, BSc, (Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS (Nutrition), explains how the microbiome can promote nutrition
New probiotic product helps occasionally constipated cats
Visbiome Vet Constipation Care will promote regular bowel movements and foster a healthy microbiome
Studying bacteriophage therapy in chickens
Researchers test to determine if the phage treatment causes any substantial changes in the gut microbiota
New initiative takes One Health approach to advance microbiome research
First-of-its-kind One Health Microbiome Resource will serven as largest and most comprehensive database of human and pet microbiomes
Purina Petcare and Texas A&M partner to advance microbiome health
The $2 million fund will create new diagnostic and nutritional tools
Clinical research: the oral microbiome for earlier disease detection