Digestive disorders, particularly diarrhea, are common in cats. They can be caused by a number of factors, and have a major impact on comfort, appetite and energy levels. An imbalance in intestinal flora, also known as microbiota, often plays a central role in these disorders. Why can a cat suffer from intestinal disorders?
Why can a dog's bowel function go wrong? A dog's intestinal transit depends on a fine balance between diet, intestinal flora, hydration and activity level. A number of factors can upset this balance, causing either a slowdown (constipation) or an acceleration (diarrhea): Signals to recognize quickly When transit [...]
The intestinal flora forms an important barrier against the penetration of pathogens. But what exactly is this intestinal flora, and how can it protect our dog? What is intestinal flora? The digestive system is home to one of the richest microbial populations on our planet: the intestinal flora. Compared to other mammals, our dogs have [...]