Probiotics and synbiotics are used to treat chronic diseases, principally due to their role in
immune system modulation and the anti-inflammatory response. The present study reviewed …

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 …

Background Metronidazole has a substantial impact on the gut microbiome. However, the
recovery of the microbiome after discontinuation of administration, and the metabolic …

Over the last decade, chronic inflammatory enteropathies (CIE) in dogs have received great
attention in the basic and clinical research arena. The 2010 ACVIM Consensus Statement …

Interest in the composition of the intestinal microbiota and possibilities of its therapeutic
modifications has soared over the last decade and more detailed knowledge specific to the …

The intestinal microbiota is increasingly linked to the pathogenesis of idiopathic
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs. While studies have reported alterations in fecal …

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 …

The current definition of probiotics was established by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization in 2001 and 2002 1 …

Background The optimal medical treatment for chronic enteropathy (CE) in dogs and cats is
controversial. Sequential treatment using diet, antimicrobials, and immunosuppressive …

Background Gastrointestinal diseases are prevalent in dogs, and probiotics could provide
safe alternatives to conventional treatments. Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of …