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The Role of Fermented Foods, Lactic Acid Bacteria, and Their Metabolites in Combating Viral Infections and Supporting the Immune System
Introduction Fermented foods and their probiotic components, particularly lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their bioactive metabolites, have gained increasing attention for their potential in ...
Struvite Crystals in Pets: Causes, Risks, and Natural Solutions
Struvite crystals, also known as infection stones, are a common concern for pet owners, particularly those with cats and dogs prone to urinary tract infections ...
The Truth About Phosphorus in Pet Food: What You Need to Know
The Truth About Phosphorus in Pet Food: What You Need to Know Phosphorus is one of the most critical minerals in a pet’s diet, ...
Pancreatitis in Pets: The Role of Fat, Calcium, and Nutritional Imbalances
Pancreatitis is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions in veterinary medicine, often oversimplified as a “fat intolerance.” While excessive intake of poor-quality fats can ...
Understanding “Minimum” and “Maximum” Values on Pet Food Labels
What Do “Minimum” and “Maximum” Really Mean? When reading the Guaranteed Analysis (GA) on your pet’s food label, you’ve likely noticed terms like “min” (minimum) ...
Why AAFCO Nutrient Recommendations Are Higher for Kibble and Canned Foods Compared to Raw
What You Need to Know When considering switching from kibble or canned food to a raw, whole-food diet for your pet, it’s common to encounter ...
The Role of Fermented Foods in Managing Candidiasis in Pets:
A Scientific Perspective Candidiasis in pets, characterized by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, is a complex condition that is often misunderstood and mismanaged. Candida is ...
Non-HPP vs HPP Laboratory Analyses and Science
Are macro and micronutrients damaged by intense pressure? High pressure pasteurization (HPP) is a popular pathogen intervention method that has sparked some controversy in recent ...
Grain Free Kibble and Heart Disease
Grain Free Kibble and Heart Disease… the science of kibble-borne disease Recent reports have been associating grain-free kibble products with an increase in incidence of ...