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Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER

Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota­ (the collection of all GI microorganisms­) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER FOR THE VETERINARY TEAM

Prebiotics promote canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER FOR THE VETERINARY TEAM

Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota­ (the collection of all GI microorganisms­) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER

Study shows dietary use of prebiotics supports canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Abdominal effusion in a dog

May 1, 2009

Leakage of intestinal contents and a common contrast medium into a dog's abdominal cavity proved to be a fatal combination.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Gastrointestinal protozoa (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

This flagellated protozoan parasite is found in the gastrointestinal tract of animals including man.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

GI emergency patients (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Commonly affecting the large-breed deep-chested breeds, gastric dilatation and volvulus syndrome has the potential to be a life-threatening problem.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

How useful are contrast studies in diagnosing GI disease in vomiting patients?

March 1, 2009

Are contrast studies still needed as diagnostics in vomiting patients?

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER FOR THE VETERINARY TEAM

Examining the properties of probiotics (Sponsored by Iams)

December 1, 2008

Dr. Sanderson answers these questions about probiotics: What are probiotics? Is it better to administer a multi-species strain probiotic product or a single-species strain product? Can yogurt be used as an alternative to commercial bacterial probiotics in dogs and cats? How can probiotics potentially lessen our reliance on antibiotics for promoting and maintaining health in dogs and cats?

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