The gut microbiome is an important immune and metabolic organ. Intestinal bacteria
produce various metabolites that influence the health of the intestine and other organ …

Anthropomorphic practices are increasing worldwide. Anthropomorphism is defined as the
tendency to attribute human forms, behaviors, and emotions to non-human animals or …

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 …

Because of its potential to modulate host health, the gut microbiome of captive animals has
become an increasingly important area of research. In this paper, we review the current …

Phenobarbital (PB) is one of the most important antiseizure drugs (ASDs) to treat canine
idiopathic epilepsy (IE). The effect of PB on the taxonomic changes in gastrointestinal …

Diet has a large influence on gut microbiota diversity and function. Although previous
studies have investigated the effect of dietary interventions on the gut microbiome …

The maintenance of the physiological values of blood pressure is closely related to
unchangeable factors (genetic predisposition or pathological alterations) but also to …

Rehoming is a potentially stressful process for dogs retired from commercial breeding (CB)
kennels, as they may struggle to cope with the myriad novel factors associated with …

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 …

Background Relative levels of dietary protein and carbohydrate intake influence microbiota
and their functional capabilities, but the effect has not been well documented in cats …