The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome of cats and dogs is increasingly recognized as a
metabolically active organ inextricably linked to pet health. Food serves as a substrate for …

Periodontal disease is an oral disorder with high prevalence in cats from 2 years of age,
resulting from an inflammatory response against bacterial plaque. Treatment depends on …

Previous research revealed the feline skin bacterial microbiota to be site-specific and the
fungal microbiota to be individual-specific. The effect of other factors, such as genotype and …

Prebiotics and dietary fibers are nondigestible ingredients that may confer benefits to the
host by selectively stimulating beneficial intestinal bacteria and microbial-derived …

Background Periodontal disease is highly prevalent amongst domestic cats, causing pain,
gingival bleeding, reduced food intake, loss of teeth and possibly impacts on overall …

Previous studies have suggested the involvement of viral and bacterial components in the
initiation and progression of feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), but the role of fungi …

Background Oral diseases are common in dogs, with microbiota playing a prominent role in
the disease process. Oral cavity habitats harbor unique microbiota populations that have …

Simple Summary Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) remains a poorly understood
clinical condition with significant impact on the quality of life of affected cats. An …

Background Risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in cats are derived from
a single study dated almost 20 years ago. The relationship between inflammation of oral …

Periodontitis is a common and important health problem in domestic cats. The subgingival
microbiota of cats diagnosed with chronic periodontitis (CP), aggressive periodontitis (AP) …