Gastrointestinal Health
First Genome of Cryptosporidium serpentis Unlocks New Era in Exotic Animal Diagnostics
Using Fecal Microbiome Testing to Revolutionize Canine Gut Health
Bugged Out: How Pathogens Are Affecting Your Pet’s Favorite Snacks – and How to Protect Them
From Plant to Pet: Veterinary Impacts of the Pathogenic Fungus, Fusarium
Dolphin GI Infections: Diagnose & Treat Gastrointestinal Infections in Cetaceans
Like humans and other vertebrate species, marine mammals are prone to a variety of ailments, including gastrointestinal (GI) infections, which sometimes occur when environmental stressors compromise the immune system. These charismatic megafauna, especially dolphins, have been well studied because of their presence in managed care facilities and wild stocks worldwide. Like most wild species, marine mammals are skilled at masking disease signs to prevent predation and help prolong survival. In fa
Cecal Dysbiosis in Rabbits: The Importance of Making Sure Your Rabbit’s Gut Is Healthy
Rabbit pellets may not look very appetizing to most, but your rabbit would beg to differ! This is because rabbits are coprophagic animals, meaning they eat cecotropes, which are nutrient-rich pellets similar to feces that contain the products of cecal fermentation (also known as hindgut fermentation) [1]. Cecal fermentation occurs in the region of the digestive tract called the cecum [1]. Rabbits produce cecotropes throughout the day and consume them directly from their rectum in a process known