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Probiotic Slab51 effects on gut health and immunity in healthy dogs
By Rossi, Giacomo et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2020·School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effects of the Probiotic Mixture Slab51® (SivoMixx®) as Food Supplement in Healthy Dogs: Evaluation of Fecal Microbiota, Clinical Parameters and Immune Function.
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Plain-English summary
Twenty healthy dogs were given a special probiotic supplement called Slab51 (SivoMixx) for 60 days to see if it could improve their gut health and immune function. The dogs' weight, food intake, and overall health remained stable during the study. However, the dogs that received the probiotic showed a healthier balance of gut bacteria, with more beneficial types like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Additionally, their immune markers in feces and blood were higher compared to those not receiving the supplement. This suggests that Slab51 is safe and can help boost immune health in dogs.
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Abstract
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in several physiologic functions of the host. In humans and animals, manipulation of the intestinal microbiota by oral administration of probiotic lactic acid bacteria plays a significant role in modulating the immune system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of the probiotic mixture Slab51® and the capacity of this mixture to stimulate immune function in healthy dogs. Twenty dogs were divided in two groups and received a control diet or the same diet supplemented with a dose of 400 billion cfu of lyophilized bacteria for a period of 60 days. Body weight, food intake, body condition score (BCS), fecal score (FSS), fecal immunoglobulin IgA concentration, plasma IgG concentration, and fecal microbiota composition were monitored. Weight, food intake, BCS, FSS, and biochemical parameters remained unchanged during the treatment in both groups of animals. The fecal microbiota showed a significant decrease in the abundance ofand a significant increase in the abundance of beneficial Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus organisms (< 0.05). Fecal IgA and plasma IgG levels were significantly higher in the group receiving the probiotic compared to healthy controls. These data show that dietary supplementation with the probiotic mixture Slab51® is safe and well-tolerated, modulating the composition of the intestinal microbiota, and enhancing specific immune functions in healthy dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33102555/