The gastrointestinal microbiome is a diverse consortium of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
protozoa, and viruses that inhabit the gut of all mammals. Studies in humans and other …

Interests in the impact of the gastrointestinal microbiota on health and wellbeing have
extended from humans to that of companion animals. While relatively fewer studies to date …

Soybean meal (SBM) is one of the most commonly used vegetable ingredient to replace fish
meal in fish diets. However, SBM is limiting in some essential amino acids and contains …

Dogs and cats have gained a special position in human society by becoming our principal
companion animals. In this context, efforts to ensure their health and welfare have increased …

According to the North American Veterinary Nutraceutical Council, a veterinary nutraceutical
is defined as “a substance which is produced in a purified or extracted form and …

Many dogs and cats are affected by chronic diseases that significantly impact their health
and welfare and relationships with humans. Some of these diseases can be challenging to …

The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms that inhabits an animal host's
gastrointestinal tract, with important effects on animal health that are shaped by multiple …

Selenium is an essential trace element that can modulate the gut microbiome with an impact
on host health. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of organic (selenium …

Simple Summary We surveyed the fecal microbial communities (termed 'microbiome') of
North American pet domestic cats to further our understanding of the range of variation …

The ban of antimicrobial growth promoters (AGP) has been a challenge for animal nutrition,
increasing the need to find alternative methods to control and prevent the colonization of …