An introduction to the canine microbiome
The community of organisms that live within the digestive tract are known as the gut microbiome, and there are literally trillions of them.
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The community of organisms that live within the digestive tract are known as the gut microbiome, and there are literally trillions of them.
Microbiome testing is an emerging field of science and is a relatively new concept, especially in dogs. It can be a great analytic tool in revealing areas to target in order to enhance your dog’s overall health, but what actually is it and why is it important?
Read articleWith information about the gut microbiome ever growing, and products targeting gut health increasing in number, it can be a hard world to navigate with your dog, especially as you cannot see inside your dog’s gut, and they can't tell you what the problem might be. If you want to start promoting a balanced gut microbiome in your dog, but aren't sure where to start, follow these 5 tips to ensure a balanced gut flora in your dog.
Read articleFrom live yoghurts to health supplements, these terms are used to describe the active ingredients that claim to be able to transform the health of the microbiome.
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Let's take a look at the most commonly found bacteria in your dogs’ gut, what they do, and what happens if their levels become too high or too low.
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With most supplements you will see some small changes quite quickly, as they can have instantaneous effects.
Read articleThe microbiome is prone to disruption, particularly from antibiotics. Even a short course can have a big impact.
Read articleStruggling to explain your dog's behaviour? Perhaps the answer could be in their gut.
Read articleVarious bacterial species coexist in the canine gut microbiome, each playing a role in digestion, immune function, and overall health.
Read articleHere’s our quick guide to making dietary changes safely and effectively.
Read articleIt is well accepted that the microbes in our dogs’ intestines can play a major role in the health of their joints and their mobility.
Read articleThe community of organisms that live within the digestive tract are known as the gut microbiome, and there are literally trillions of them.
Read articleThe skin and the gut are very closely linked, they are even joined to one another.
Read articleMatch your dog’s profile to data from 1000s of GutDiscovery® tests and microbiome research.