Probiotics and Prebiotics for the Health of Companion Animals

Baffoni, Loredana

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-71950-4_7

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“…With the recent focus on the beneficial effects of probiotics in companion animals and their relationship to gut microflora and health, probiotic products are being increasingly marketed in the form of feed additives, dietary supplements, and probiotic-containing foods [ 125 ]. Although there have been no reports of adverse events when probiotics are administered to small animals, safety concerns remain to be addressed [ 126 ].…”

Section: Safety Issues Of Probiotics and The Gut Microbiome In Compan...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The microorganisms used in feed additives require safety verification for target animals, manufacturers, and owners/consumers. In particular, Enterococcus , known as canine and feline intestinal commensal bacteria, have been used as probiotics for small animals, but their use is restricted in some countries because of the risk of host infection by AMR gene transfer [ 125 , 127 ]. Rinkinen [ 128 ] demonstrated that some Enterococcus faecium strains promoted the adherence of the zoonotic pathogen Campylobacter jejuni in the intestines of canines.…”

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Perspectives and advances in probiotics and the gut microbiome in companion animals

Lee¹,

Goh²,

Kang³

et al. 2022

J Anim Sci Technol

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Section: Safety Issues Of Probiotics and The Gut Microbiome In Compan...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspectives and advances in probiotics and the gut microbiome in companion animals

Lee¹,

Goh²,

Kang³

et al. 2022

J Anim Sci Technol

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“…These strains also produce other substances such as hydrogen peroxide and bacteriocins which can influence the host microbiota [38]. The health benefits conferred to dogs have been summarized in several recent reviews, and include improvements to stool quality and mixed effects on apparent total tract digestibility, microbial fermentation end products, as well as immune system responses [39][40][41]. However, as vegetative cells intended for food applications, they are more susceptible to injury and death from the stresses associated with cooking and gastrointestinal transit.…”

Section: Published Definitions Of Probiotics and Direct-fed Microbialsmentioning

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“…One of the most effective adaptations is forming spores in response to a nutrient-deficient environment, low water activity, unfavorable temperatures, or extremes in pH [44]. From the sporulated form, microorganisms regress to a state of dormancy characterized by low metabolic and respiratory activity [36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46]. Gram-positive bacteria, such as Clostridia and Bacillus species, can form thick protective barriers within the bacterial cell.…”

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A Review of Application Strategies and Efficacy of Probiotics in Pet Food

Acuff¹,

Aldrich²

2023

Veterinary Medicine and Science

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In companion animal nutrition, probiotics (direct-fed microbials) are marketed as functional ingredients that add value to pet foods due to the impact they have on gastrointestinal and immune health of dogs and cats. The nature of the beneficial effect each probiotic strain exerts depends on its metabolic properties and perhaps most importantly, the arrival of a sufficient number of viable cells to the large bowel of the host. Pet food manufacturing processes are designed to improve food safety and prolong shelf-life, which is counterproductive to the survival of direct-fed microbials. Therefore, a prerequisite for the effective formulation of pet foods with probiotics is an understanding of the conditions each beneficial bacterial strain needs to survive. The aims of this chapter are: (1) To summarize the inherent characteristics of probiotic strains used in commercial pet foods, and (2) To review recently published literature on the applications of probiotics to pet foods and their associated challenges to viability.

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“…The supplementation of probiotics specifically has been shown to interact with gut mucosa, M cells, intestinal epithelial cells, Peyer’s patch, and DCs, with effects also seen in mucosal respiratory immune system response and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The effects of probiotics are known to be strain-dependent in their roles in modulating how the innate immune system interacts with T and B cells, and longer-term and sustained supplementation (months) is required to see an effect ( Ganguly, 2013 ; Baffoni, 2018 ; Ma et al, 2018 ; Li et al, 2019 ).…”

Section: Functional Foodsmentioning

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NUTRITION AND HEALTH: COMPANION ANIMAL APPLICATIONS: Functional nutrition in livestock and companion animals to modulate the immune response

Bobeck

2020

Journal of Animal Science

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Advances in the understanding of how the immune system functions in response to diet have altered the way we think about feeding livestock and companion animals on both the short (weeks/months) and long-term (years) timelines; however, depth of research in each of these species varies. Work dedicated to understanding how immune function can be altered with diet has revealed additional functions of required nutrients such as vitamins D and E, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and minerals such as zinc, while feed additives such as phytogenics and probiotics add an additional layer of immunomodulating potential to modern diets. For certain nutrients such as vitamin D or omega-3 PUFA, inclusion above currently recommended levels may optimize immune function and reduce inflammation, while for others such as zinc, additional pharmacological supplementation above requirements may inhibit immune function. Also to consider is the potential to over-immunomodulate, where important functions such as clearance of microbial infections may be reduced when supplementation reduces the inflammatory action of the immune system. Continued work in the area of nutritional immunology will further enhance our understanding of the power of nutrition and diet to improve health in both livestock and companion animals. This review collects examples from several species to highlight the work completed to understand how nutrition can be used to alter immune function, intended or not.

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Probiotics and Prebiotics for the Health of Companion Animals

Cited by 6 publications

References 87 publications

Perspectives and advances in probiotics and the gut microbiome in companion animals

Perspectives and advances in probiotics and the gut microbiome in companion animals

A Review of Application Strategies and Efficacy of Probiotics in Pet Food

NUTRITION AND HEALTH: COMPANION ANIMAL APPLICATIONS: Functional nutrition in livestock and companion animals to modulate the immune response

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