Unlock the Power of Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition

By Robin Saar, Sarah Dodd

Comprehensive Resource for Holistic Health in Dogs and Cats

Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition offers a groundbreaking perspective on the intricate relationship between body microbiomes and health status in dogs and cats. This comprehensive resource provides alternative, non-invasive solutions utilizing nutrients to treat dysbiosis in the body’s microbiomes, rather than relying on prescription drugs.

Practical Guidance for Health Professionals and Students

This practical manual guides readers through the body systems commonly influenced by the microbiota in microbiomes, accompanied by expert dietary recommendations. The authors, renowned experts in the field, provide a thorough understanding of the body’s microbiome, including common terminology, functions, and factors that influence diversity and density.

Section Highlights

• Microbiome Development and Influencing Factors: Explore the development of the body’s microbiomes and the factors that shape their diversity and density, including genetics, age, sex, environment, stress, antibiotic therapy, and nutrition.
• Alternative Diets and Emerging Ingredients: Discover the results of research on alternative diets and emerging ingredients, and learn how to effectively discuss these with pet owners.
• Nutrition-Focused Calculations and Templates: Get access to practical nutrition-focused calculations, feeding directions, and templates for history, as well as recommendations for follow-up conversations with pet owners.
• Integumentary Microbiomes and Common Health Conditions: Delve into the world of integumentary microbiomes, covering the skin’s microbiome, dysfunctional barrier syndrome, atopy (atopic dermatitis), and key nutritional factors.

Essential Resource for Health Professionals, Students, and Veterinary Practices

Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition is an indispensable resource for students of companion animal health courses, veterinary technology, veterinary technician, and animal health technology diplomas and degrees. It is also highly valuable for students in other veterinary and animal science focused programs, as well as veterinary practices looking to transition into microbiome medicine.

Product Details
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
1st edition (August 29, 2023)
Language: English
Paperback: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 1119862604
ISBN-13: 978-1119862604