Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Do daily probiotics help dogs with sudden unexplained diarrhea
By Tong, Jacqueline Oi PingĀ·Published in Veterinary EvidenceĀ·2019Ā·View original on Crossref ā
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Original publication title: In canine acute diarrhoea with no identifiable cause, does daily oral probiotic improve the clinical outcomes?
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with sudden diarrhea lasting less than two weeks and no clear cause may benefit from a daily probiotic supplement. Research suggests that giving probiotics can lead to better recovery outcomes compared to not using them, although the evidence isn't strong and results can vary based on different factors. If your dog is experiencing acute diarrhea, discussing the option of probiotics with your veterinarian could be helpful in managing their symptoms and improving their gut health.
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Abstract
PICO question
 In canine acute diarrhoea with no identifiable cause, does a daily probiotic supplement in diet, compared to no probiotic supplement, provide better clinical outcomes?
 Clinical bottom line
 Five placebo-controlled trials suggested a daily oral probiotic supplement provides better clinical outcomes to dogs that have acute diarrhoea (present < 14 days) without an identifiable cause. However, the strength of the evidence is limited and there is uncertainty around the clinical relevance of the studies to some of the outcomes. The probiotic agents, dose, dosing interval, the feeding methods, diets and the duration of treatment were varied in these studies. These variations can lead to different clinical outcomes.
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Search related cases āOriginal publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v4i4.252