Veterinary Articles

Glyphosate And The Gut Microbiome

by Katie Dahlhausen on Apr 25 2023
Glyphosate, one of the world's most widely used herbicides, impacts gut microbes despite being Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in pet food. Learn why this is the case, what current research says, and what it means for cats and dogs.
The Roles of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Patient Health

The Roles of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Patient Health

by Tonya Cooksey, DVM on Apr 18 2023
Dr. Tonya Cooksey, DVM explains the difference between Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics and how they can be used for patient health.
Insights For Nutritionally Managing Your Dermatological Cases

Insights For Nutritionally Managing Your Dermatological Cases

by Robin Saar, RVT, VTS and Katie Dahlhausen, PhD on Apr 18 2023
Robin Saar, RVT, VTS discusses how nutrition and the gut microbiome play a critical role your dermatological cases and how to use biotic supplements to manage your cases.
IVC Profitable Practice: AnimalBiome Veterinary Makes Diagnosing and Treating Dermatological & GI Issues Easier

IVC Profitable Practice: AnimalBiome Veterinary Makes Diagnosing and Treating Dermatological & GI Issues Easier

by IVC Journal on Jun 22 2022
Learn about how AnimalBiome Veterinary makes diagnosing and treating dermatological and GI issues easier in an exclusive IVC Journal interview with David Basak-Smith, DVM, of Monroe Town and Country Veterinary Hospital.

ACVIM Forum 2022 Research Highlight

by Dolly Lin on Jun 22 2022
Learn more about the latest in microbiome science of companion animals from Holly Ganz PhD, our Founder and Chief Science Officer.
How Veterinarians Can Harness the Microbiome To Treat Bad Breath in Dogs

How Veterinarians Can Harness the Microbiome To Treat Bad Breath in Dogs

by Katie Dalhausen, PhD, Dawn Kingsbury, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and Holly Ganz, PhD on Mar 01 2022
Dental health concerns, particularly bad breath, are one of the most common issues seen in veterinary practices. In fact, bad breath is the third most searched topic amongst pet parents, after GI and skin issues. This is clearly an important topic for your clients and we want to support you with current information and resources to bring dental health to the forefront of your practice.
Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats

Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats

by Dawn Kingsbury, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Katie Dahlhausen, PhD, & Holly Ganz, PhD on Dec 17 2020
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats has increased in the last decade. Treatment of dermatitis in cats and dogs involve a combination of managing itchy skin, inflammation, and environmental allergens. An overgrowth of Malassezia in dogs and cats can impact the outcome of dermatitis treatments.
What You Need to Know About E coli for Chronic Enteropathy Cases

What You Need to Know About E coli for Chronic Enteropathy Cases

by Katie Dahlhausen, PhD and Dawn Kingsbury, DVM, PhD, DACVIM on Sep 20 2020
While flare-ups of E. coli are a common problem in dogs, flare-ups also occur in cats. Here we discuss E. coli as it relates to cat and dog gut health and available treatment options for symptomatic patients.
For Veterinarians: Making the Most of Veterinary Telemedicine

For Veterinarians: Making the Most of Veterinary Telemedicine

by Katie Dahlhausen, PhD on May 28 2020
Remote veterinary care has been around for decades, but it has taken a global pandemic to make it (nearly) mandatory for veterinary practices to use the available technologies. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of telehealth, and new ways to incorporate telemedicine services into your business model.
For Veterinarians: New Options for Your Chronic Diarrhea Cases

For Veterinarians: New Options for Your Chronic Diarrhea Cases

by Katie Dahlhausen, PhD on Apr 10 2020
Specialists now prefer chronic enteropathy as the term for diagnosis because the predominant inflammatory infiltrate in animal IBD (lymphocytic plasmacytic) is very different from human IBD (neutrophilic & monocytic).
Fighting IBD with a Fecal Transplant: My Dog Emmy's Story

Fighting IBD with a Fecal Transplant: My Dog Emmy's Story

by Alex Martin on Feb 13 2018
Meet Emmy, a young pit bull mix who began her life on the street as a tiny, immunocompromised puppy with undiagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Against all odds, she survived and today is an energetic, healthy young adult. After a long, difficult struggle to determine this pup’s complex digestive issues her resourceful pet parent found health solutions with a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) along with making some important dietary changes.