Effect of feeding a selected combination of galacto-oligosaccharides and a strain of Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum on the intestinal microbiota of cats

Biagi, Giacomo; Cipollini, Irene; Bonaldo, Alessio; Grandi, Monica; Pompei, Anna; Stefanelli, Claudio; Zaghini, Giuliano

doi:10.2460/ajvr.74.1.90

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“…with the use of 1% of MOS in dogs; Biagi et al. () found that feeding cats a combination of 1% of galacto‐oligosaccharides (GOS) and Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum increased bifidobacteria after 16 days; Kanakupt, Vester Boler, Dunsford, and Fahey () also detected an increase in Bifidobacterium spp. with 0.5% supplementation of FOS, GOS or both in cats.…”

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Effects of dietary yeast cell wall on faecal bacteria and fermentation products in adult cats

Santos

Aquino

Glória

et al. 2018

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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This study evaluated the effects of increasing concentrations of spray-dried yeast cell wall (YCW) in diets for healthy adult cats on apparent nutrient digestibility and on bacterial composition and fermentation products in the stool. Fourteen cats with an average weight of 4.40 ± 1.05 kg and an average age of 6.2 ± 0.54 years were used and assigned to treatments in an unbalanced randomized block design (by experimental period) with two blocks and three or four cats per diet in each block. Treatments included: control (0% YCW), 0.2% YCW, 0.4% YCW and 0.6% YCW, totalling seven animals per experimental diet. We found that YCW did not affect body weight, nutrient and food intake, faecal production, faecal score, faecal pH or urine output (p > .05). Regarding faecal bacteria, we observed a linear reduction in Clostridium perfringens, a quadratic reduction in Escherichia coli, and linear increases in Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp. (p < .05) with the inclusion of YCW. Regarding the faecal short-chain fatty acid profile, butyrate, valerate, total biogenic amines, putrescine, cadaverine and histamine increased linearly (p < .05) with the inclusion of YCW. It was concluded that in healthy adult cats, consumption of YCW modulates the faecal bacterial populations, with an increased presence of beneficial bacteria and a reduction in some potentially pathogenic bacteria. It was concluded that YCW modulated the levels of fermentation products. There was an increase in fermentation products coming from carbohydrate metabolism, an important effect that can potentially benefit the intestinal health of cats. The consumption of YCW also increased the fermentation of nitrogen compounds, which have not yet been defined as deleterious or beneficial. The fermentability of carbohydrates and nitrogen compounds may be associated. Therefore, YCW may cause rapid fermentation of both classes of compounds by enhancing the fermentability of one class.

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“…with the use of 1% of MOS in dogs; Biagi et al (2013) found that feeding cats a combination of 1% of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)…”

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Effects of dietary yeast cell wall on faecal bacteria and fermentation products in adult cats

Santos

Aquino

Glória

et al. 2018

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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“…Differences in results might be explained by differences in the levels of supplementation among studies: for example, up to 9·0 % as fed oligofructose in Hesta et al (60) ; maximum 0·6 % DM MOS in Aquino et al (62) ; 1 % synbiotic in Biagi et al (53) .…”

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Dietary fibre and the importance of the gut microbiota in feline nutrition: a review

2014

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Domestic cats are obligate carnivores and in this light hindgut fermentation has been considered unimportant in this species. However, a diverse microbiota has been found in the small and large intestines of domestic cats. Additionally, in vitro and in vivo studies support the hypothesis that microbial fermentation is significant in felines with potential benefits to the host. Results on microbiota composition and microbial counts in different regions of the feline gastrointestinal tract are compiled, including a description of modulating host and technical factors. Additionally, the effects of dietary fibre supplementation on the microbiota composition are described. In a second section, in vitro studies, using inocula from fresh feline faeces and focusing on the fermentation characteristics of diverse plant substrates, are described. In vivo studies have investigated the effects of dietary fibre on a broad range of physiological outcomes. Results of this research, together with studies on effects of plant fibre on colonic morphology and function, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and the effects of plant fibre on disease conditions that require a decrease in dietary protein intake, are shown in a third section of the present review. Conclusively, for fructans and beet pulp, for example, diverse beneficial effects have been demonstrated in the domestic cat. Both dietary fibre sources are regularly used in the pet food industry. More research is warranted to reveal the potential benefits of other fibre sources that can be used on a large scale in feline diets for healthy and diseased cats.

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“…A more recent study demonstrated the positive effect of prebiotic use in cats (Biagi et al . ). Synbiotics refer to nutritional supplements combining probiotics and prebiotics for a synergistic effect (Serban ).…”

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“…2000 ). A more recent study demonstrated the positive effect of prebiotic use in cats (Biagi et al . 2013 ).…”

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Bacterial translocation in critical illness

Krentz¹,

Allen²

2017

J of Small Animal Practice

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Bacterial translocation involves the passage of intestinal bacteria to extraintestinal sites and has been shown to increase morbidity and mortality in critical illness. This review outlines the pathophysiology of bacterial translocation, host defence mechanisms, and reviews the evidence for the clinical management of critically ill patients in order to minimise the negative outcomes associated with bacterial translocation.

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Effect of feeding a selected combination of galacto-oligosaccharides and a strain of Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum on the intestinal microbiota of cats

Abstract: Results suggested that feeding 1% GOS-BP-B82 combination had some positive effects on the intestinal microbiota in cats.

Cited by 25 publications

References 34 publications

Effects of dietary yeast cell wall on faecal bacteria and fermentation products in adult cats

Effects of dietary yeast cell wall on faecal bacteria and fermentation products in adult cats

Dietary fibre and the importance of the gut microbiota in feline nutrition: a review

Bacterial translocation in critical illness

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