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The Alterations Of Fecal Microbiota In Dogs With Acute Diarrhea, Thailand, Jeerawat Soonthornsit, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Panpanga Sangsuriya, Nlin Arya
The Alterations Of Fecal Microbiota In Dogs With Acute Diarrhea, Thailand, Jeerawat Soonthornsit, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Panpanga Sangsuriya, Nlin Arya
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Acute diarrhea is a common clinical sign in dogs which the pathogenesis has associated with altered gut microbiome compositions and influenced by diet, environment, and medication. However, the impact of gut microbiome on dog health has still not been well elucidated in Thailand. This study aims to investigate the alterations of the fecal microbiome in dogs with diarrhea (<3 days) compared to healthy dogs. Fresh feces were collected once from each dog, and DNA extraction was performed following the QIAamp DNA stool mini kit protocol. The 16s rRNA gene, then, amplified and analyzed by the next-generation DNA sequencing technology. The results showed a significant reduction of the evenness and Shannon index in dogs with the diarrhea group. The most dominant phylum in healthy dogs, Firmicutes, was markedly declined. Additionally, significant decreases in bacterial abundances were observed in twelve genera. To the best of our knowledge, seven of them were first described in their alterations including Clostridium sensu stricto 1, Lachnospiraceae NKA4136 group, Erysipelatoclostridium, Tyzzerella 3, Alloprevotella and Slackia. Therefore, these findings disclose the new possible biomarkers for intestinal diseases and the effect of ordinary diets on the fecal microbiome in dog health, Thailand.
Evaluation Of The Hematological And Serum Protein Profiles Of Blood Parasite Coinfection In Naturally Infected Dogs, Sariya Asawakarn, Sirakarnt Dhitavat, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat
Evaluation Of The Hematological And Serum Protein Profiles Of Blood Parasite Coinfection In Naturally Infected Dogs, Sariya Asawakarn, Sirakarnt Dhitavat, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are prevalent worldwide, including Thailand. Vectors can transmit more than one pathogen, and coinfections between blood parasites and/or filariae have been reported. Pathogenesis may affect the health status of infected dogs. Hematological, blood chemistry, and serum protein profile abnormalities can be used to screen for underlining causes of CVBDs. The aim of this study is to analyze the hematological and serum protein profiles as well as CRP in CVBD coinfection cases. In this study, 22 blood parasite coinfection cases are examined and classified into two groups: blood parasite coinfection (group 1: n = 16) and blood …
Retrospective Survey Of The Patterns Of Prescription And Request For Vitamins, Minerals And Vitamin-Mineral Formulations For Dogs In A Veterinary Hospital In Nigeria, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta
Retrospective Survey Of The Patterns Of Prescription And Request For Vitamins, Minerals And Vitamin-Mineral Formulations For Dogs In A Veterinary Hospital In Nigeria, Thelma Ebele Ihedioha, Isaac Uzoma Asuzu, John Anaelom Nwanta
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This study evaluated the patterns of prescription/request of vitamins, minerals and vitamin-mineral formulations (V-MF) for dogs presented for veterinary care at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Nsukka (VTHN), Nigeria, between January 2013 and December 2017. Hospital records of a total of 4074 dogs were used for the study. Overall, vitamins, minerals and V-MF were prescribed/requested for 3096 out of the 4074 cases (75.33%). The frequency of prescription/requests for vitamins, minerals and V-MF significantly (p =0.000) increased from 54.1% in 2013 to 87.8% (highest) recorded in 2016 and the effect size of the variations across time was very strong (ɸc=0.268). Vitamin B-Complex …
Prevalence Of Canine Vector-Borne Blood Parasites In The Plain Regions Of Cambodia, Koemseang Nhuong, Samut Sum, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat
Prevalence Of Canine Vector-Borne Blood Parasites In The Plain Regions Of Cambodia, Koemseang Nhuong, Samut Sum, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Canine vector-borne blood parasites (CVBP) cause various diseases in dogs. The aim of this study was to survey canine blood parasites in the plain regions of Cambodia. The study was conducted from November 2014 to September 2015. A total of 455 blood samples were collected from rural and urban areas in the plain regions of Cambodia. Six infected dogs were found (1.32%), with the following parasites: Dirofilaria immitis (2/6), Brugia pahangi (1/6), Babesia vogeli (1/6) and two co-infections of Ehrlichia canis with Anaplasma platys (1/6) and Babesia vogeli with Anaplasma platys (1/6). However, the rate of detection of blood parasitic …