The power of fecal analysis
Let’s take it back to basics. The foods and liquids we consume enter our digestive tract, which is essentially a tube that goes from our mouth to our anus. The body secretes enzymes and biochemicals i...
True complexity of the canine microbiome
For humans and animals alike, a healthy gut microbiome is central to countless physiological processes in the body.1 Defined as the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, includ...
Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque
Most dogs and cats will suffer from gum disease during their lives. Although reversible in the early stages, the consequences as it progresses are significant. Without veterinary intervention, pain an...
Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors
Laminitis manifests in the foot and results in varying degrees of pain, lameness and debilitation. There are several causes, but being able to identify animals at increased risk, as well as the potent...
