Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition PDF offers new perspective on the prevention and treatment of common health conditions in dogs and cats that arise from or result in dysbiosis of the body’s microbiomes, along with providing alternative first-line solutions of utilizing nutrients—less invasive procedures in comparison to prescription drugs to treat dysbiosis in the body’s microbiomes. This practical manual guides the reader through body systems that are commonly influenced by the microbiota in the microbiomes as well as accompanying dietary recommendations.
Initially, an overview of the body’s microbiome including common terminology and functions of microbiomes precede the chapters on development of the body’s microbiomes and factors influencing their diversity and density. The following three sections provide readers with a different perspective of commonly observed health conditions by focusing on the state of the microbiome and how the condition may be prevented and/or treated with the use of nutrients.
Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition includes information on sample topics such as:
Results of research on alternative diets and emerging ingredients’ effect on the microbiomes and how to have the discussions with pet parents
Nutrition focused calculations, feeding directions, and templates for history, and recommendation for follow-up conversations with pet parents
Factors affecting the diversity and density of the microbiomes, such as genetics, age, sex, environment, stress, antibiotic therapy, and nutrition
Integumentary microbiomes, covering the skin’s microbiome, dysfunctional barrier syndrome, atopy (atopic dermatitis), and key nutritional factors
Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition is an essential resource for students completing companion animal health courses in two- and four-year programs, particularly those in veterinary technology, veterinary technician, and animal health technology diplomas and degrees, and it is also highly useful for students in other veterinary and animal science focused programs. Additionally, this book is essential in veterinary practices as a reference guide to support the transition into the utilization of microbiome medicine.
Table of Contents
Section I Understanding a MicrobiomeÂ
Common Definitions
Functions of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome
The Origin and Development of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Factors Affecting the Diversity and Density of the Microbiomes
Essential Nutrients and the Microbiota
Current Methods for Microbiome Analysis
Microbiome- Centric Management of Dysbiosis
Section II The Microbiome’s Involvement in Body Systems
The Immune System
The Endocannabinoid System
Respiratory System Microbiome
Oral Microbiomes
Aural Microbiome
Integumentary Microbiomes
Hepatic Circulation and Bile Acid Involvement with Microbiomes
Gastrointestinal Microbiomes
Neurological Interactions with Microbiomes
Urinary System
Section III Emerging Ingredients and Alternative Diets
Raw Ingredient Diets
Grain and Gluten- Free Diets
Cannabinoids
Insects
Section IV Communication and Nutrition Plans for Pet Parents
