Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Shelter Dogs and Cats
A surveillance study of shelter dogs and cats in the United Arab Emirates found that Enterococcus bacteria carried both …
Probiotics for Dogs and Cats: Strain Matters More Than Label
A narrative review in Frontiers in Veterinary Science suggests that not all probiotics work the same way in dogs and cats — the specific strain and the condition it targets matter far more than a generic label.
Key Findings:
- Host-specific strains and functional targets are central to effective probiotic use.
- Generic probiotic claims should be scrutinized for strain identity and clinical validation.
