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  • 1.  Behavior and gut health connection in dogs

    Posted 07-03-2024 07:22 AM
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    Hi Everyone, 
     
    I have been noticing a very interesting trend between behavioral concerns in dogs and overall gut health and wellbeing. Now of course anxiety, fear, stress, and frustration can cause stomach upset that I am well aware of. My instincts are telling me this is more. 
     
    I was reaching out wondering if there is any scientific research that has been done relating to gut health/flora/microbiome and general emotional wellbeing in animals (specifically dogs) like there is for people? I am aware that dogs have two vagus nerves, just like people, and that serotonin is produced in the digestive system. I am looking for more than the basics. I have done some digging and could not find anything reputable (backed by research) and I really feel like there is something there that needs more exploring. 
     
    I welcome any insights, articles, scientific findings, or directions anyone might have as I hope to explore this further. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places? Thank you!!!

    #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
    #DataandTechnology
    #Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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    Jennifer Toussaint
    Chief of Animal Control and Senior Director of Community Resources
    Animal Welfare League of Arlington
    Arlington VA
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  • 2.  RE: Behavior and gut health connection in dogs

    Posted 07-03-2024 08:26 AM

    These might be helpful:

    Effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PS128 on alleviating canine aggression and separation anxiety   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159122000272

    Effects of varying doses of a probiotic supplement fed to healthy dogs undergoing kennel stress  http://www.jarvm.com/articles/Vol10Iss3/Vol10%20Iss3%20Kelley.pdf?click_id=494097b5-1bbc-4afd-a100-2914d223cf83

    There are a lot more studies on probiotics and health in Google Scholar-- here's results for "dog" and "probiotic".

    I think the trick is finding a probiotic that has the particular strain in it that has proven to work, since they each seem to have their own blend. I will say, I had a vet recommend Visbiome to me -- it is expensive but it's really good.



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    Kelly Duer
    Senior Community Solutions Specialist
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 3.  RE: Behavior and gut health connection in dogs

    Posted 07-03-2024 08:37 AM

    Thank you Kelly!



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    Jennifer Toussaint
    Chief of Animal Control and Senior Director of Community Resources
    Animal Welfare League of Arlington
    Arlington VA
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  • 4.  RE: Behavior and gut health connection in dogs

    Posted 07-03-2024 09:02 AM
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    Hi Jennifer,

    Dr. Karen Becker has some good information.  I am attaching one example- but there is more info out there from her and her studies, if you find it helpful.

    Interesting topic and info.

    Thanks for posting,

    Amber

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    Thank you Kelly!



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  • 5.  RE: Behavior and gut health connection in dogs

    Posted 07-04-2024 04:47 AM

    Hi Jennifer,

    Here is a webinar by Dr. Kathy Murphy of Behavior Vets. 

    https://behaviorvets.mylearnworlds.com/course/biome-brain-and-behavior-an-exploration-of-the-gut-microbiome-behavior-relationship



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    Ferdie Yau
    Behavior Consultant
    Ferdie Yau
    NY
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