One Health

Both people and pets host a community of microorganisms in their guts that can effect other parts of the body. As such, we are both prone to a lot of similar diseases and health complications that are impacted by our gut health. In both people and pets, signs of a dysregulated gut can manifest in skin issues, stomach/digestion problems, weight changes, and changes in overall behavior/mood. We can promote gut health by managing our stress, keeping regular fitness routines, and maintaining a healthy diet.

What are some useful tips and tools you use to maintain your own gut health? What are some you use to maintain the gut health of your pets?

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Gut health is a powerful example of the One Health connection between people, animals, and the environments we share. While dietary needs may differ-such as between humans who follow plant-based diets and companion animals who thrive on species-appropriate nutrition-the underlying principles for supporting gut health remain strikingly similar. Consistency in diet, access to high-quality nutrition, regular physical activity, stress management, and appropriate use of probiotics all play critical roles in maintaining balance.

What stands out is how these strategies not only support individual well-being but also illustrate the broader One Health reality: human and animal health are deeply interdependent. By paying attention to gut health across species, we can better understand how lifestyle, diet, and environment shape health outcomes for entire households and communities.

Both people and pets host a community of microorganisms in their guts that can effect other parts of the body. As such, we are both prone to a lot of similar diseases and health complications that are impacted by our gut health. In both people and pets, signs of a dysregulated gut can manifest in skin issues, stomach/digestion problems, weight changes, and changes in overall behavior/mood. We can promote gut health by managing our stress, keeping regular fitness routines, and maintaining a healthy diet.

What are some useful tips and tools you use to maintain your own gut health? What are some you use to maintain the gut health of your pets?

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Both people and pets host a community of microorganisms in their guts that can effect other parts of the body. As such, we are both prone to a lot of similar diseases and health complications that are impacted by our gut health. In both people and pets, signs of a dysregulated gut can manifest in skin issues, stomach/digestion problems, weight changes, and changes in overall behavior/mood. We can promote gut health by managing our stress, keeping regular fitness routines, and maintaining a healthy diet.

What are some useful tips and tools you use to maintain your own gut health? What are some you use to maintain the gut health of your pets?

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