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Harry – a favourite and especially cheeky patient – had no history of ill health.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicoW1AQ1Q3IISqXscUplarY7_UNoHEN-f3-5ZrTMfjNx9GEBbMTunsbdYPoP_tDeUuEGYLigbPUJKTRVioq0zMOBmsofEAmys5Y9ADIUuGTDlG4rh0a3yvmkgrEvZG_Un7qbivfblJlryN8xjydHhQVP5tRwb8iOiySF3og3dVmXFjVYJ02BfdgiFcNw/s526/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans%20-%20Harry_the_Australian_Cattle_Dog_suffering_from_T-Cell_Lymphoma.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"403\" data-original-width\u003d\"526\" height\u003d\"245\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicoW1AQ1Q3IISqXscUplarY7_UNoHEN-f3-5ZrTMfjNx9GEBbMTunsbdYPoP_tDeUuEGYLigbPUJKTRVioq0zMOBmsofEAmys5Y9ADIUuGTDlG4rh0a3yvmkgrEvZG_Un7qbivfblJlryN8xjydHhQVP5tRwb8iOiySF3og3dVmXFjVYJ02BfdgiFcNw/s320/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans%20-%20Harry_the_Australian_Cattle_Dog_suffering_from_T-Cell_Lymphoma.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eHowever, during his physical, all his superficial lymph nodes (or glands) were enlarged, and a quick look under the microscope was worrisome.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eReferral to an oncologist confirmed the worst: Harry had advanced multicentric \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hospital.cvm.ncsu.edu/services/small-animals/cancer-oncology/oncology/canine-lymphoma/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eT-cell lymphoma\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and in his case, the prognosis was grave. Worse still, a family member had recently passed away from a similar cancer – an awful, tragic coincidence. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt turns out we share much more than our homes and hearts with our pets. Chances are, if you have lived with pets, or know someone who has, you will have been touched by animal cancer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTragically, over a dog’s lifetime,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/cancer-pets#:~:text\u003dHow%20common%20are%20neoplasia%20and,of%2010%20will%20develop%20cancer.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1 in 4 will develop cancer\u003c/span\u003e,\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and in dogs aged over 10, this increases to 1 in 2.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzw81ci5hrSX7UkAgVVEJUefyDVNKtB8F6XJo-uQ9EkK7NP2d0ktZopBMWY1WyjNfDCo-0din9LAHc-Lrz0uMob3Rvs2v-bumuAYC_PFhuis-LqhFJ-CeoC3lf9tLuOEk0Sllw-gtvf-4mJPnm_jVh-4tRtTDH3f9__JZ_TrxhzKf3BtxK6xtlH6_GVs/s2048/Compararive_Oncology_similarities_between_canine_cancers_and_human_cancers%20-%20senior%20dog%20with%20grey%20muzzle%20lying%20down%20on%20floor.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1365\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzw81ci5hrSX7UkAgVVEJUefyDVNKtB8F6XJo-uQ9EkK7NP2d0ktZopBMWY1WyjNfDCo-0din9LAHc-Lrz0uMob3Rvs2v-bumuAYC_PFhuis-LqhFJ-CeoC3lf9tLuOEk0Sllw-gtvf-4mJPnm_jVh-4tRtTDH3f9__JZ_TrxhzKf3BtxK6xtlH6_GVs/s16000/Compararive_Oncology_similarities_between_canine_cancers_and_human_cancers%20-%20senior%20dog%20with%20grey%20muzzle%20lying%20down%20on%20floor.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn cats the numbers are similar: \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/2019/11/20/common-cancers-in-cats/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1 in 5 will develop cancer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;over their lifetime, jumping up to 1 in 3 in cats over 9 years of age. This may be an underestimate as cats are \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5644631/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eless likely to visit the vet\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePet dogs and cats, and humans, develop cancer at the same rate, and in many cases, the cancers are just the same: they are diagnosed in the same way, treated with the same therapies, and share the same outcomes or prognoses. As just one example, dogs are the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/canine-cancer/#:~:text\u003dLymphoma%20is%20one%20of%20the,any%20breed%20at%20any%20age.\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eonly non-human species\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e that develop prostate cancer. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2407-13-403\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet cats\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and women both suffer the most treatment-resistant and deadly of all breast cancers, the triple negative form. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://ccr.cancer.gov/comparative-oncology-program/about\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eComparative Oncology\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is an exciting field of research comparing cancer in humans and in our amazing companion animals, dogs and cats. By studying the remarkable similarities between humans and our pets – in the development, progression, and treatment of cancer – we gain insights that benefit all of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote:\u003c/i\u003e this research occurs in pets in the community, not in colonies of animals in the laboratory. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCats and dogs are invaluable models for comparative oncology because they naturally develop cancer, including many of the same types found in humans: \u003cb\u003elymphoma\u003c/b\u003e, like in Harry’s case; bone cancer (\u003cb\u003eosteosarcoma\u003c/b\u003e); \u003cb\u003emelanoma\u003c/b\u003e and other skin cancers; \u003cb\u003ebladder cancer\u003c/b\u003e;\u003cb\u003e head and neck\u003c/b\u003e cancer; \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ccr.cancer.gov/comparative-oncology-program/comparative-brain-tumor-consortium\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebrain\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003cb\u003elung cancers\u003c/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003eleukemias\u003c/b\u003e and soft tissue \u003cb\u003esarcomas\u003c/b\u003e; as well as less common cancers. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma \u003c/b\u003e(NHL) is a cancer affecting the body's immune system. In humans, NHL is the seventh-most common type of cancer, affecting people of all ages.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn dogs, NHL is even more common, making up \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/lymphoma-in-dogs#:~:text\u003dIs%20lymphoma%20common%20in%20dogs,this%20has%20not%20been%20confirmed.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e20% of all canine cancers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, mostly occurring in middle-aged dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXdYRgvRF0KjgvYS8_sFCdhNKySThdZEP2UG3oHAmB6rJeyGlkpYZJyZsdntT1dofW_-MYCqNYx8lyqDk1biZe0ZIayqZhphSxck5pxPdUgw0Fo5xk9gHCRKvyRMtHJ5ZbixygaAeX5v0CjEdQae09kN3tO4SwK3zwS8eQksjR5jYtC6FRpR9mk9FoZs/s1920/Colorado_State_University_newly_approved_lymphoma_medication_breakthrough_in_canine_cancer%20-%20Boxer%20receives%20injection.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1920\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXdYRgvRF0KjgvYS8_sFCdhNKySThdZEP2UG3oHAmB6rJeyGlkpYZJyZsdntT1dofW_-MYCqNYx8lyqDk1biZe0ZIayqZhphSxck5pxPdUgw0Fo5xk9gHCRKvyRMtHJ5ZbixygaAeX5v0CjEdQae09kN3tO4SwK3zwS8eQksjR5jYtC6FRpR9mk9FoZs/s16000/Colorado_State_University_newly_approved_lymphoma_medication_breakthrough_in_canine_cancer%20-%20Boxer%20receives%20injection.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #161616; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eA Boxer is being treated for cancer at a veterinary clinic in the USA\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere may be a genetic susceptibility: it is most prevalent \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6090884/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ein breeds such\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e as Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Bulldogs, Dobermann Pinschers, Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Shepherds, Scottish Terriers, and Basset Hounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanine NHL\u003c/b\u003e originates within tissues of the immune system and can spread to different organs, including lymph nodes, liver, spleen, bone marrow, and the gastrointestinal tract.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfb7X5ujqdQVnmypJV279axtZtOmdUIOzaxslQ1UBqTLImtwkGkUaxxKQRzqpLUE4aeCnLmz9nuN5cUTsmP_1qXZQvwyFrB1pJpAfEswcEngp7Yv7ylXKhM45b-LAgfU7NslKP0x4_lEamtdp4GbI1cvyYs9wZJbowwcDp9XgpSsYUC0WN_Sg7sYNzTNE/s1080/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans_risks_associated_with_exposure_to_environmental_pollutants_and_chemicals%20-%20Australian%20Cancer%20Foundation.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfb7X5ujqdQVnmypJV279axtZtOmdUIOzaxslQ1UBqTLImtwkGkUaxxKQRzqpLUE4aeCnLmz9nuN5cUTsmP_1qXZQvwyFrB1pJpAfEswcEngp7Yv7ylXKhM45b-LAgfU7NslKP0x4_lEamtdp4GbI1cvyYs9wZJbowwcDp9XgpSsYUC0WN_Sg7sYNzTNE/w400-h400/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans_risks_associated_with_exposure_to_environmental_pollutants_and_chemicals%20-%20Australian%20Cancer%20Foundation.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCredit: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalCancerFoundation\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAnimal Cancer Foundation (Facebook)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eThe causes of NHL in dogs are unclear, but may include genetic factors, ageing of the immune system, and exposure to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://cgejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40575-022-00122-9\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecertain environmental pollutants and chemicals\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTreatment options for NHL in humans and dogs are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.upstate.edu/whatsup/2019/0220-treatment-for-canine-cancer-serves-as-model-for-humans.php#:~:text\u003dAbout%20canine%20lymphoma\u0026amp;text\u003d%2D%2D%20Lymphoma%20is%20one%20of,for%20both%20dogs%20and%20people.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every similar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e but may vary in approach. In both cases, treatment typically involves a common chemotherapy protocol, and may be combined with radiation therapy or surgery.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSome exciting new treatment options, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, are also being explored in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.621758/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eboth human and veterinary medicine\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. Unfortunately, there are \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.665784/full#:~:text\u003dprecinctnetwork.org%5D.-,Monoclonal%20Antibodies,and%20effective%20for%20cancer%20therapy.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eno cancer immunotherapies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e licensed for veterinary use, however research data are promising.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA range of clinical trials in canine lymphoma are recruiting patients (predominantly in the USA), and details can be found \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. As of June 2023, there are a couple of clinical trials actively recruiting canine lymphoma patients in some parts of Australia, and patients may be referred by their veterinarians, with details available \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/lifesaving-benefits-of-early-canine.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.uvths.com.au/efficacy-trial-in-autologous-cancer-vaccine-for-dogs-diagnosed-with-lymphoma-treated-with-chemotherapy-or-palliative-care/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. If you wish to find out more for your loved one, please discuss options with your veterinarian. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI dread the days when an older large or giant breed dog comes to the clinic with pain or lameness, usually in a single front leg. In many cases, the diagnosis is terrible: \u003cb\u003eosteosarcoma \u003c/b\u003e(OSA), or bone cancer, a brutally painful and aggressive cancer that has \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2021/05/25/canine-osteosarcoma/#:~:text\u003dApproximately%2090%2D95%25%20of%20dogs,are%20considered%20to%20be%20microscopic.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003emetastasised to the lungs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in 90-95% of dogs when they first show signs of swelling, lameness, and pain.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe cancer is relatively common in dogs, with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/53932\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eover 10,000 cases\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e diagnosed in the USA, per annum. This is likely an underestimate.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSjwsqd31ZJ824nrdMv70pe1-Rc5oZlNU3zMSLJmbyPo_3rhAd90_bajB6f0WqNic9AtPSlut5vymJWj-Lwtcd9wgWSY39pPzzNdyOaxbXTRxpOy94ouAdSQM8NVXBucG7vbXGK6V-ZxBE4WkF1VTlz0RaRUWV_XM1qUQuOfd1WoNHlHu1xu4cFZ2mYA/s1850/Irish_Wolfhounds_are_one_the_dog_breeds_with_a_predisposition_to_Osteosarcoma%20%20-%20Dr%20Bec's%20dog%20Hilda%20upside%20down%20on%20her%20dog%20bed.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1277\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSjwsqd31ZJ824nrdMv70pe1-Rc5oZlNU3zMSLJmbyPo_3rhAd90_bajB6f0WqNic9AtPSlut5vymJWj-Lwtcd9wgWSY39pPzzNdyOaxbXTRxpOy94ouAdSQM8NVXBucG7vbXGK6V-ZxBE4WkF1VTlz0RaRUWV_XM1qUQuOfd1WoNHlHu1xu4cFZ2mYA/s16000/Irish_Wolfhounds_are_one_the_dog_breeds_with_a_predisposition_to_Osteosarcoma%20%20-%20Dr%20Bec's%20dog%20Hilda%20upside%20down%20on%20her%20dog%20bed.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDr Bec Vet's dog Hilda, the Irish Wolfhound\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere appears to be a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/osteosarcoma-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egenetic predisposition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to OSA, as it predominantly affects Boxers, Irish Wolfhounds, Greyhounds, St. Bernards, Dobermanns, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers and Irish Setters. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8683484/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eGentle giants\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are overrepresented, with most cases occurring in dogs over 40kg. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe cancer usually develops in the radius and ulna (above the wrist) or tibia and fibula (below the stifle or knee). Affected dogs may be painful, lame, lethargic, off their food, and may develop a dry cough. Other areas of the body can be affected, such as the toes, hip, or large bone of the hind leg (femur) but this is less common. Rarely, OSA can arise in the jaw, ribs, or other parts of the body. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe prognosis is terrible: dogs usually require amputation, and palliative care, such as strong pain relief and radiation therapy; most survive less than a year, usually only a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1577656/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehandful of months\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Only 25% of dogs survive more than 2 years, and these cases involve aggressive surgical, radiation and chemotherapy interventions. Eighty percent (80%) of dogs with OSA die due to the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330401/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003esecondary tumours in the lungs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlthough these statistics are grim, it’s not all bad news. There are numerous clinical trials studying new ways to diagnose OSA earlier, before it metastasises, and investigating new therapies. A silver lining in this dreadful disease is that such studies directly help humans with the same condition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAlthough very rare, affecting fewer than \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19197972/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1000 humans\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e in the USA each year, osteosarcoma does develop in people, and almost always in children. OSA in dogs and children is nearly identical, and advances made in dogs have helped and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/cto/owners/curing-cancer-kids-and-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eare continuing to help kids\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. The ‘limb sparing’ surgeries, meaning a child can avoid amputation, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2599960/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewere developed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e in none other than our wonderful canine friends with the very same disease.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS0e8gJ236vOthdS9YyjS87taQSJIi2sclBk-p9_-0SnXm-hu8hSlf-NqQ5v-lswpRMf_eFnqEZRFAYgIuAg-w08ETFjQi7MwMpGKfmE8K7QvM5RIiuamxE26I-QJY-sQXU0Piay2Hu5-axoKZ_cpWZBY92VxX_YQxYOndASfmh_TpG9yYT7GCQJu7ys/s1095/Comparative_Oncology_larger_dog_breeds_at_risk_of_osteosarcoma_Rottweiler_lying_down.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"729\" data-original-width\u003d\"1095\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS0e8gJ236vOthdS9YyjS87taQSJIi2sclBk-p9_-0SnXm-hu8hSlf-NqQ5v-lswpRMf_eFnqEZRFAYgIuAg-w08ETFjQi7MwMpGKfmE8K7QvM5RIiuamxE26I-QJY-sQXU0Piay2Hu5-axoKZ_cpWZBY92VxX_YQxYOndASfmh_TpG9yYT7GCQJu7ys/s16000/Comparative_Oncology_larger_dog_breeds_at_risk_of_osteosarcoma_Rottweiler_lying_down.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA 2020 study identified common gene mutations in \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7564920/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIrish Wolfhounds and Rottweilers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, linked to developing OSA. Studies like this may help develop tests for earlier diagnosis of the disease in both dogs and people and provide new targets for cancer treatments. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDogs may be enrolled in clinical trials for new therapies and these trials only offer potentially lifesaving new treatments for dogs with OSA and provide invaluable data on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments, which accelerates the process of making these treatments available for humans. Unlike many studies involving laboratory rodents, therapies that work in dogs with OSA are very likely to work in people. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn North America alone, over 80 clinical trials have studied new interventions for OSA, and 13 are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecurrently recruiting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. One fascinating \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003estudy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is investigating the link between \u003cb\u003edysbiosis\u003c/b\u003e, or an \u003cb\u003eunbalanced gut microbiome\u003c/b\u003e, and OSA in dogs. We know that intestinal dysbiosis is associated with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6047065/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecertain cancers in humans\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and also whether or not patients will respond well to therapy. Perhaps the same applies in dogs. Again, if we find a link in our pets, we may have a new target for therapy, or option for intervention, to allow for earlier diagnosis and a better prognosis. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.umn.edu/departments/centers-and-programs/clinical-investigation-center/current-clinical-trials/coed-study\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is recruiting healthy Irish Wolfhounds, and other large breeds, for a study to see if a simple blood test can detect OSA. This is funded by the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iwfoundation.org/news/coed-canine-osteosarcoma-early-detection-opens-for-enrollment-at-the-university-of-minnesota-website-08-22-2022\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIrish Wolfhound Foundation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, however, at this stage, only dogs living in the USA can be enrolled. Up to 20% of Wolfhounds will develop this heartbreaking illness. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you have a Golden Retriever, Dane, Irish Setter, Wolfhound, Rotti or Leonberger and live in the USA, please contact the group \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.umn.edu/departments/centers-and-programs/clinical-investigation-center/current-clinical-trials/coed-study\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. For canine osteosarcoma, there are no active trials in Australia. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eBladder cancer\u003c/b\u003e in dogs \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24936033/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eshares many traits\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with bladder cancer in humans. This is a rarer cancer in dogs, though one we must be mindful of, and signs of this cancer include difficulty and pain when urinating, accidents in the house, blood in the urine, and persistent or recurring urinary tract infections. There are some fascinating USA trials looking at the effects of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/cto/clinical-trials/temporarily-hold-probiome-canine-bladder-cancer\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eadding probiotics\u003c/a\u003e, or orally administered ‘beneficial bacteria’ to standard treatments. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB381o5tQrh1vMd8eeBPC-UcrWkF87Q-tbBYmLhIaTpXfiYtXY6n7rAWf82HK42KlXo-RZxRiKryoMafTA75aZLGmQqvKwXnXiWG2BS9FH182sOhAvnb-RZmKYNIUYbafxhzgWEq8eu7GoutwlommSX5eUnapnHPnDCavRYfadoTgGya-JX0RoZ9QhI/s1199/Comparative_Oncology_West_Highland_White_Terriers_one_of_the_dog_breeds_predisposed_to_bladder_Ccancer.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1199\" data-original-width\u003d\"1199\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB381o5tQrh1vMd8eeBPC-UcrWkF87Q-tbBYmLhIaTpXfiYtXY6n7rAWf82HK42KlXo-RZxRiKryoMafTA75aZLGmQqvKwXnXiWG2BS9FH182sOhAvnb-RZmKYNIUYbafxhzgWEq8eu7GoutwlommSX5eUnapnHPnDCavRYfadoTgGya-JX0RoZ9QhI/w400-h400/Comparative_Oncology_West_Highland_White_Terriers_one_of_the_dog_breeds_predisposed_to_bladder_Ccancer.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eThere is a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thepetoncologist.com/blog/transitional-cell-carcinoma#:~:text\u003dBRAF%20is%20a%20genetic%20mutation,been%20shed%20in%20the%20urine.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egenetic predisposition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to bladder cancer, with Scottish terriers, West Highland White Terriers, Beagles, Australian Shepherds, Cattle Dogs, Jack Russell and Fox terriers and Bichon Frise breeds most commonly affected.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA urine test that detects a common genetic mutation (a \u003ci\u003eBRAF test\u003c/i\u003e) can be used to diagnose bladder cancer in many cases, though the urine sample must be sent to the USA for testing. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAmazingly, humans and dogs are the only species that spontaneously develop primary brain tumours.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutYQ57xG3UgSMLtHyD0GOJjGwChObmb45eIZZ9_0IS-kxFH-hoX1tyJuVqC1GYaGhgu2hLqO26Stl3eUh_fWtqBdBuSp7nwYaLokCg1ltvwTlhGmH2QXdIRU2wuOgNwiCqhxKAX68bVlScQOrRki97v5SVYmwN0Kdfj5GFKLjxla5jNYNsRKzAsB-CYo/s500/The_Canine_Genome_percentage_of_genes_determining_physical_traits_in_Brachycephalic_dog_breeds.jpeg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"358\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"286\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutYQ57xG3UgSMLtHyD0GOJjGwChObmb45eIZZ9_0IS-kxFH-hoX1tyJuVqC1GYaGhgu2hLqO26Stl3eUh_fWtqBdBuSp7nwYaLokCg1ltvwTlhGmH2QXdIRU2wuOgNwiCqhxKAX68bVlScQOrRki97v5SVYmwN0Kdfj5GFKLjxla5jNYNsRKzAsB-CYo/w400-h286/The_Canine_Genome_percentage_of_genes_determining_physical_traits_in_Brachycephalic_dog_breeds.jpeg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eIn dogs, around 35% of brain tumours are ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29797768/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egliomas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eEven with aggressive treatment, the prognosis for both dogs and humans with gliomas is terrible, and there are no cures. Shorter-faced (or brachycephalic) dogs such as English and French bulldogs, and Boxers, are more commonly affected than other breeds. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eCurrently, we use surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to extend lifespan and improve quality of life in both our pets and us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYVvmrqL6yoPsgqgTFNGaJcnh8JRsgFnqhibgD6lhhY2B_xITzp9oHmqQKro3d-A8AbJAVcKZ-RSqCASY4BLB7hKZmOs98mVgAFmE3daAcCZp2RtmyAXgFESZDGv4udbg8KAwf8p5ohtPmHQKxP9r62pC0up-byW7zer04snvekxCPvCDS9O9ds_qZQk/s804/Study_of_Glioma_in_dogs_may_yield_insights_for_humans%20-%20Boxer%20profile.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"804\" data-original-width\u003d\"750\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYVvmrqL6yoPsgqgTFNGaJcnh8JRsgFnqhibgD6lhhY2B_xITzp9oHmqQKro3d-A8AbJAVcKZ-RSqCASY4BLB7hKZmOs98mVgAFmE3daAcCZp2RtmyAXgFESZDGv4udbg8KAwf8p5ohtPmHQKxP9r62pC0up-byW7zer04snvekxCPvCDS9O9ds_qZQk/w374-h400/Study_of_Glioma_in_dogs_may_yield_insights_for_humans%20-%20Boxer%20profile.jpg\" width\u003d\"374\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eA \u003ca href\u003d\"https://research.vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/molecular-combinatorial-therapy.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003etrial\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in Virginia, Maryland, is investigating the use of specially-targeted chemotherapy drugs, delivered directly to a dog’s brain tumour. The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohns Hopkins Hospital\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is trialling a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/provider-information/vctn\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enovel chemotherapy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e agent in canine brain tumours, and it is hoped that this will also help humans.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIt is hoped that this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.if7cure.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enew drug\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e will target numerous types of cancer, and unlike many current chemotherapy drugs, this one can travel across the blood-brain barrier into the brain, and gain access to tumours. Data is promising in mice with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-020-01066-2\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebrain tumours\u003c/a\u003e, and the drug is now being tested in pet dogs with gliomas. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLikewise, the dog is the one of the only species, apart from humans, to develop \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/4/1100\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprostate cancer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Treatments are being \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/provider-information/vctn\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eco-developed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in both dogs with this cancer, and humans. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother breakthrough that may help people came with the development of a vaccine for melanoma in dogs. \u003cb\u003eCanine melanoma\u003c/b\u003e, especially oral melanoma, is highly aggressive and usually resistant to standard therapies. The vaccine, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9693055/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edeveloped initially for dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, has paved the way for similar immunotherapy strategies in humans with melanoma. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmBJU91Gy3VQn-HufvacqxFsg58klYI1UF1b3U0SYvUWrOLvpJOBNggf2qOv9D99cTEdFnCIYJ-vsRSYVY9K4hGB7gCKoxD2AUhGGscnqH81jMOlouJ04TiE-ob2BF1VfvquTZD_-I_7wkcCI7HV1s4CBpUD9DNi2prfUh6Sfjv0TCZPeLo9hyLYYiwE/s1080/Canine_Cancer_Scottish_Terriers_at_risk_of_transitional_cell_carcinoma.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmBJU91Gy3VQn-HufvacqxFsg58klYI1UF1b3U0SYvUWrOLvpJOBNggf2qOv9D99cTEdFnCIYJ-vsRSYVY9K4hGB7gCKoxD2AUhGGscnqH81jMOlouJ04TiE-ob2BF1VfvquTZD_-I_7wkcCI7HV1s4CBpUD9DNi2prfUh6Sfjv0TCZPeLo9hyLYYiwE/w400-h400/Canine_Cancer_Scottish_Terriers_at_risk_of_transitional_cell_carcinoma.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScottish Terriers have an increased risk of\u003cbr /\u003eTransitional Cell Carcinoma\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAdvances in genetics, including the \u003cb\u003eCanine Cancer Genome Project\u003c/b\u003e, through the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://acfoundation.org/our-work/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAnimal Cancer Foundation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, aim to map the genes or DNA of cancers affecting different dog breeds, and may lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTherapies may be tailored to the DNA of an individual pet's tumour, which is the same as ‘precision medicine’ in humans. This is not yet available in Australia, though is being used to make smarter treatment decisions for pet patients in the USA. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOur dogs, and to a smaller degree, cats, are helping us understand the biology and treatment of both human and companion animal cancers. The \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314649/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eremarkable similarities\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e mean studying cancer in our pets can provide important information that fast tracks drugs to the clinic for both veterinary and human medicine.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eGiven their shorter lifespans, trials in our pets give us rapid insights: a drug that extends the life of a dog for 1 year may extend that of a person for 7, or longer. There is great hope for all of us affected by cancer … with the cure right by our side.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Bec\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOctober\u0026nbsp;2023\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e(all rights reserved).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our writer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CjSGHCFac_2XLH56OxXrcJwXT681J23o_s66OCvyDjsXel_eITPxRr8SFvO-jezokhpyeuNuR_4FSGgwd9dPhwDM7w6X87cQ5qIPT745cFsxLMbiBUCekXTgfA0WtiYsvw7hwzygSeZ5kYXYPoMDoUMdq3OYJzu6p0v3lNXstRfgNE-o_kNsAH81YbA/s1500/Veterinarian_Rebecca_Wilcox_Dr_Bec_Vet_with_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1500\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CjSGHCFac_2XLH56OxXrcJwXT681J23o_s66OCvyDjsXel_eITPxRr8SFvO-jezokhpyeuNuR_4FSGgwd9dPhwDM7w6X87cQ5qIPT745cFsxLMbiBUCekXTgfA0WtiYsvw7hwzygSeZ5kYXYPoMDoUMdq3OYJzu6p0v3lNXstRfgNE-o_kNsAH81YbA/s320/Veterinarian_Rebecca_Wilcox_Dr_Bec_Vet_with_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda.jpg\" width\u003d\"256\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Rebbecca Wilcox (Dr Bec)\u003c/b\u003e is a Melbourne-based veterinarian and academic, working in the clinic, animal welfare, the media and medical research. She has a passion for sharing fascinating facts and the latest research on the intriguing lives and science of all animals, particularly those we share our lives with.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec is a regular guest on Melbourne radio, a columnist for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Cat Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and she presents short segments on all things animal related (see\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/drbecvet/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInsta\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id\u003d100091573852713\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e). Her emphasis is on sharing of evidence-based veterinary advances and the empowerment of pet parents, and society, through promoting medical literacy, or the understanding of our pets’ health, and our own. She relishes reaching out to all animal loving audiences.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHer academic and clinical research spans several areas, with a focus on the role of the microbiome in pet health, preventative medicine, developing new veterinary medicines, clinical trials that benefit animals and humans, and working to prevent antibiotic resistance.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec advocates for animal charities that promote animal welfare, in Australia and overseas.\u003cbr /\u003eHer blog can be found at:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.drbecvet.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and she may be contacted at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:bec@drbecvet.com\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebec@drbecvet.com\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1564\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmYK9-uKHCPGysDFs103KoXqssKroeBfPQw9YX5ZNUqcoKJjSMQfLioLGYbkop1AGjeteiRatZEHSdwQbmWYTRuvh7NqQkoI6imulvoyLh2khY35gKL0jsahoKH7jxbheRNkMqqojO34Jh3x0hQDYB5mvSiq0D8_EFdmc3T98rSjxU7Mjmqv8UjW14g8/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_key_to_sucessful_treatment%20-%20Smiling%20German%20Shepherd%20lying%20on%20vet%20examination%20table.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Paw-sitive Path to Health\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Did you know a quarter of dogs will develop cancer at some\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003epoint, and the risk increases to 50 per cent when they are over the age of 10 - according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetcancersociety.org/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eVeterinary Cancer Society\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;explains\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eKylie Baracz\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;who investigated for us the latest advances to combat canine lymphoma.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt’s\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Pet Cancer Awareness Month\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;this November, and local biotech company\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust Ltd\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;is calling for all dog owners to regularly\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/treating-canine-lymphoma-why-you-should.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einspect their dogs for any lumps and bumps\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that seem out of the ordinary.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eNovember 7th\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;marks\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day\u003c/b\u003e, a day to highlight one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs! Lymphoma occurs in the white blood cells of the immune system. Symptoms can include tumours, lethargy, weight loss and loss of appetite.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The key to a good prognosis with canine lymphoma is early diagnosis, and this particular form of cancer is very rapidly progressive, so it’s important to act quickly,” said Dr Kim Agnew, principal investigator of\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s anti-cancer drug trial for dogs with B-Cell lymphoma.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s1620/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDr Agnew is leading a team of highly qualified veterinary oncologists in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia who are evaluating\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s trial drug\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eMonepantel (MPL)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003ein dogs that have been newly diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma and have not started any treatment. The company also has trial centres in New Zealand and the United States evaluating the drug.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Monepantel is shown to be a safe and effective cancer treatment with an overall clinical benefit of 35 per cent and a median Time to Progression of 28 days,” explained Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOwners rated their dogs daily and recorded a Quality of Life (QoL) score between 1 (very poor) and 10 (normal) in the owner’s diary. The median QoL score for the 43 evaluable dogs across the entire study was high at eight. In the study, 74.4 per cent of dogs were rated more than out of 10.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA presentation and a video providing further information about the Phase 2 veterinary clinical study and future directions can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vimeo.com/871705472/595fbb8200?share\u003dcopy\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;plans to use this data to open an Investigational New Animal Drug application with the\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eUnited States Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;and proceed with pivotal studies in 2024 to support product registration.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The use of MPL for canine lymphoma offers disease stabilisation combined with a canine and owner safety profile, which doesn’t exist currently in the therapeutic options,” says Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“I believe as we learn more about how to best manage canine lymphoma with MPL with ongoing studies, dogs and owners have an option to medicate their dogs at home safely. Most importantly, the family will see their pet manage their cancer with an excellent quality of life.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/s1600/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/w300-h400/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/dt_testimonials/ruby-from-brisbane/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;\"\u003eRuby from Brisbane - Testimonial\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eVeterinary trial testimonies can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/veterinary-trial-testimonials/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Recruitment of dogs for trials with Monepantel has currently been paused.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Non-Executive Chairman Dr Roger Aston said Monepantel represents a new treatment approach for the management of B-Cell Lymphoma in dogs by “eliminating the need for chemotherapy and allowing dogs to maintain an excellent quality of life for an extended period of time”.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“\u003cb\u003eApproximately 80 per cent of dog owners decline treatment for various reasons\u003c/b\u003e, including limited access to specialised veterinary oncologists and veterinary practices that can carry out chemotherapy,” he said.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor instance, concerns over the dog’s quality of life due to the often-severe side effects that are a cornerstone of chemotherapy treatments, complying with the rigours of the chemotherapy regime once initiated, and major safety concerns for owners who handle and/or are exposed to the chemotherapy while caring for their dog, and the high treatment costs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“MPL is available in tablet form, allowing dogs to be treated at home, without the side effects or safety concerns for owners,” said Dr Aston.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz84YJG9TBWhYmygWcKVcnq6-xuEANjdQxi3MOXIPh0WKdsmkkWgfHYnft80doYUdwtLQq6dIRV3eg9bO-HzVOc6ASVRwQFeHYmIXFQteD-Kth8mUWpDxN0HQBcZ24OGlex6zDBsw7gHO2mNQCuxrJW4J4ctwObUIwZfhZlJVgric_p91--GyzW-uCSyU/s1850/Therapeutic_Pet_Grooming_in_Australia_Groomer_Nation_Co-Founder_Naomi_Conroy_holding_her_dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1302\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz84YJG9TBWhYmygWcKVcnq6-xuEANjdQxi3MOXIPh0WKdsmkkWgfHYnft80doYUdwtLQq6dIRV3eg9bO-HzVOc6ASVRwQFeHYmIXFQteD-Kth8mUWpDxN0HQBcZ24OGlex6zDBsw7gHO2mNQCuxrJW4J4ctwObUIwZfhZlJVgric_p91--GyzW-uCSyU/s16000/Therapeutic_Pet_Grooming_in_Australia_Groomer_Nation_Co-Founder_Naomi_Conroy_holding_her_dog.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDry, flaky, itchy and inflamed skin are common symptoms suffered by many dogs, particularly during the warmer months when seasonal sensitivities to pollen and plants, insect bites and other allergic symptoms are more likely. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn fact, pet health company \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/02/top-10-pet-insurance-claims-in-2022.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePetSure’s pet insurance claims data for 2022\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e shows allergy related skin conditions were the top disease in dogs across all ages, costing owners thousands of dollars in vet bills. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003eCanine skin conditions can range from mild to severe and are caused by a number of reasons, such as food and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eenvironmental allergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, yeast infections, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003etick and fleas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/the-many-faces-of-autoimmune-disease-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eimmune disorders\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGSZlo-LXr6gOQQ40iT8dFDOqTx7VDfXkANlmZh6MbWaH8YkG4amTRWK3PQouVxVjtXwp3OUxJetDBNXQ1dC4bHGxQItJiKRbzJYpr_TRhdEiXhCTXJK4pLncxJbuqkoLstIBFteCs4PMjVzvzT3MMTIUSxtvwIXAN2FpIv4NUn-KlnUScua7K0c3JEc/s2250/Therapeutic_Dog_Grooming_the_Future_of_Canine_Skin_and_Coat_Care%20-%20dog%20ear%20before%20and%20after%20treatment.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1500\" data-original-width\u003d\"2250\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGSZlo-LXr6gOQQ40iT8dFDOqTx7VDfXkANlmZh6MbWaH8YkG4amTRWK3PQouVxVjtXwp3OUxJetDBNXQ1dC4bHGxQItJiKRbzJYpr_TRhdEiXhCTXJK4pLncxJbuqkoLstIBFteCs4PMjVzvzT3MMTIUSxtvwIXAN2FpIv4NUn-KlnUScua7K0c3JEc/s16000/Therapeutic_Dog_Grooming_the_Future_of_Canine_Skin_and_Coat_Care%20-%20dog%20ear%20before%20and%20after%20treatment.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf left untreated, pet skin and coat issues (eg shedding and hair loss) can often become complex and much more serious, making your four-legged friend’s life a misery. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf veterinary treatment for your dog’s skin and coat issues has been ineffective, there is a new approach designed to complement veterinary care and diagnosis that shows great success.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIt’s called \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003etherapeutic pet grooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and involves the use of techniques, products and tools (eg \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eozone therapy\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e) that are tailored to the individual needs of pets, considering factors such as skin type and coat condition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInternational Certified Canine and Feline Master Groomer \u003cb\u003eNaomi Conroy\u003c/b\u003e is Australia’s first Master Pet Aesthetician, trained in the art of restorative skin and coat care. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“In traditional pet grooming, we are not taught how to consider the animal’s current skin and coat conditions and individualise the grooming experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTherapeutic pet groomers look at the groom as a holistic approach and apply knowledge to meet the needs of the pet,” she explained. \u003c/blockquote\u003eConroy is also a veterinary nurse and has gone through stringent training in the ‘\u003cb\u003eScience of Skin\u003c/b\u003e’, to not only understand the requirements of healthy skin and coat but also know how to treat skin conditions, whether it be a medical issue or skin problem.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eConroy works closely with veterinarians to advance the healing process when it comes to skin and coat issues.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe-wzLjrOHgQbOeZZ3CVqlSFgrUxa2HHOe2VZYgNDS9fFNeUXVReiz45ErGs811KFl1HffYrxjwc-tp_UtlU9oeYeik6HnWqh9ABdl-dLMu5Zmg6BMVZLyQtlIUpLpOKFmhlQ7XmkN02gwQAcC5Er_HnFVhZ2tw__bufpFV_3q9jJSqeVVmxDZG7ntI8/s743/Groomer_Nation_treatment_of_extreme_skin_condition_in_French_Bulldog_Sundae_over_six_weeks.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"743\" data-original-width\u003d\"600\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe-wzLjrOHgQbOeZZ3CVqlSFgrUxa2HHOe2VZYgNDS9fFNeUXVReiz45ErGs811KFl1HffYrxjwc-tp_UtlU9oeYeik6HnWqh9ABdl-dLMu5Zmg6BMVZLyQtlIUpLpOKFmhlQ7XmkN02gwQAcC5Er_HnFVhZ2tw__bufpFV_3q9jJSqeVVmxDZG7ntI8/w323-h400/Groomer_Nation_treatment_of_extreme_skin_condition_in_French_Bulldog_Sundae_over_six_weeks.jpg\" width\u003d\"323\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eProgress of French Bulldog Sundae's\u003cbr /\u003eskin condition over six weeks\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e“Groomers may be considered as the first line of defence for pets’ health because they recognise problems and communicates them to owners when vet care is needed. To achieve the best health for our companion animals, groomers can close the gap between vets,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eOne of Conroy’s most memorable cases involved a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFrench Bulldog\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e named Sundae who suffered an agonising skin condition that the owner had exhausted what she believed to be every treatment avenue. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We were able to build Sundae’s skin immune system through the application of hydrotherapy, oils, minerals and proteins each week.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAmazingly within a month we saw remarkable results!” said Conroy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“We have also luckily had many dogs with allergies, chewing feet and ear issues all resolve.”\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAnother therapeutic pet grooming treatment that has shown effective results is \u003cb\u003eozone therapy\u003c/b\u003e, which adds oxygen to tissue via a hydro-spa and promotes microcirculation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiq12W7MCytVkpL2xk4EIFesiD1Tu-ed2lQ8loWi7LMPWm7xrBXh5CoydJpoj_AAELlkPVfSKEvCLFZy2dLVstx5Kqxji49xvuEHrRa_hscwW2whGPDaCIgGeoPamiXtHzr_ACrtuFwZSDK07SG5UaH1-3WhlULooMTEBuU61lH8gFSCtpDiEyoC5VEY/s1200/Groomer_Nation_therapeutic_pet_grooming_treatment_ozone_therapy.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"801\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiq12W7MCytVkpL2xk4EIFesiD1Tu-ed2lQ8loWi7LMPWm7xrBXh5CoydJpoj_AAELlkPVfSKEvCLFZy2dLVstx5Kqxji49xvuEHrRa_hscwW2whGPDaCIgGeoPamiXtHzr_ACrtuFwZSDK07SG5UaH1-3WhlULooMTEBuU61lH8gFSCtpDiEyoC5VEY/s16000/Groomer_Nation_therapeutic_pet_grooming_treatment_ozone_therapy.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“Ozone therapy brings more oxygen to the skin, especially into areas that are inflamed, and helps to alleviate inflammation”.\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIt’s useful for hot spots, pyodermas, allergic dermatitis, abscesses and wounds, especially deep abrasions and traumatic injuries,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs part of therapeutic pet grooming tools, Conroy – who is also an award-winning competition groomer – is dedicated to using\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/ivsanbernardaustralia\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’s world-renowned grooming products, from specialised shampoos and conditioners to advanced treatments that prioritise natural ingredients and cutting-edge research, and is tailored to pets' unique needs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFwXdcnAm8l8-OwjUTKO7IxJa6JkTNbdSKYrHGvrxq3y9ZOO0uaPJz8RiBTVqUh2_YYFKQzpUXHfC4lu5-HOZGC3BfsrjmVAAN3R2_C4kG8NQDupwbGtPpFa-MbXvt11tpr624j13y-EPPNkwyt9Z9sSZtg2i4_hJ6xfiPkx4EwTLvUOOayxr9DSh0yA/s1850/Groomer_Nation_Naomi_Conroy_winning_Best_of_Breed_competition_at_Sydney_Royal_Dog_Show_2017.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFwXdcnAm8l8-OwjUTKO7IxJa6JkTNbdSKYrHGvrxq3y9ZOO0uaPJz8RiBTVqUh2_YYFKQzpUXHfC4lu5-HOZGC3BfsrjmVAAN3R2_C4kG8NQDupwbGtPpFa-MbXvt11tpr624j13y-EPPNkwyt9Z9sSZtg2i4_hJ6xfiPkx4EwTLvUOOayxr9DSh0yA/s16000/Groomer_Nation_Naomi_Conroy_winning_Best_of_Breed_competition_at_Sydney_Royal_Dog_Show_2017.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn 2022, Conroy co-founded the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTherapeutic Pet Groomers Association\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (TPGA) bringing together grooming professionals who have elevated their education to specialise in providing alternative grooming techniques with the use of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eproducts. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Through education, collaboration, and the exchange of insights, the TPGA aims to elevate the standards of therapeutic pet grooming in Australia,” said Conroy. “The association provides a supportive platform for groomers to enhance their skills, access cutting-edge techniques, and stay updated on industry advancements. By fostering a community of experts, the TPGA ensures that pets with specific requirements receive the utmost care and attention they deserve.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eGroomer Nation educating tomorrow’s therapeutic pet groomers \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ETvmKOY64EI4MnMaJJiR0UVRu9rHU2fZkWPjKGVHhL57SDEj_su2VSyMIbAqvljyMNdHCDTXbf-5IxpNLOKKM52JAJnInoF4p6GSXELGSOwgTtcOOQIBId-usll6hvkvyYtuOci_Rq20WzWb1ovVkhT-ZHbj5jTA8ZIQaSDehuLLaCQqgTPjKjQsrJw/s2000/Groomer_Nation_Co-Founders_Naomi_Conroy_holding_Schnauzer_and_Vanessa_Parsons_holing_Bichon_Frise.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1333\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ETvmKOY64EI4MnMaJJiR0UVRu9rHU2fZkWPjKGVHhL57SDEj_su2VSyMIbAqvljyMNdHCDTXbf-5IxpNLOKKM52JAJnInoF4p6GSXELGSOwgTtcOOQIBId-usll6hvkvyYtuOci_Rq20WzWb1ovVkhT-ZHbj5jTA8ZIQaSDehuLLaCQqgTPjKjQsrJw/s16000/Groomer_Nation_Co-Founders_Naomi_Conroy_holding_Schnauzer_and_Vanessa_Parsons_holing_Bichon_Frise.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eConroy also co-founded \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, Australia's fastest growing online community for professional pet grooming education, with the collaboration of fellow International Master Groomer (ICMG) \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eVanessa Parsons\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, a Certified Companion Animal Hygienist, former certifier for International Professional Groomers and international award-winning competition groomer and judge among other accolades.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’s journey began in 2021 by distilling a culmination of over 55 years of passion, love and experience in the grooming world from Vanessa and myself,” said Conroy.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e“We have been so fortunate to glean insights from industry icons and, alongside many Aussie legendary groomers and breeders, we've curated this wealth of knowledge under the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e banner, creating an educational sanctuary for groomers of all levels and our library is growing every month.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u200bParsons is also the former Grooming Director of the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.piaa.net.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet Industry Association of Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (PIAA) and speaks at conferences and teaches groomers in workshops and seminars around Australia. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; 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font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSophie Corkhill (QLD) \u0026amp; Naomi Conroy (NSW) \u003cbr /\u003ewinning 1st and 2nd place in the Pure Breed Scissor\u003cbr /\u003eclass\u0026nbsp;at Sydney Royal Grooming - April 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAs dedicated groomers, Conroy and Parsons understand the challenges of the industry first hand, and why they created Groomer Nation as an \u003cb\u003eeducational hub for groomers at every stage of their journey\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s Therapeutic Pet Groomer Certification is designed to equip groomers with science-based knowledge to provide healing spa and therapeutic services to clients’ pets who from suffer skin and coat conditions. \u003cbr /\u003e“Our ethos centres around longevity in our industry and fostering a supportive community that not only offers educational videos but also support, insightful blogs and engaging podcasts to keep groomers thriving,” said Conroy. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We're here to ensure that the grooming community continues to grow and evolve where queries find answers and challenges are met with solutions.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWith both grooming experts actively running their own bustling salons, Conroy and Parsons are intimately familiar with the demands of the profession. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/b\u003e provides a diverse range of events tailored to groomers' professional growth, including seminars and workshops led by renowned experts from around the world. Additionally, specially curated seminars and hands-on workshops (eg \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/courses\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMedicpet Pet First Aid course\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) offer practical insights for longevity and success for groomers working in salons or mobiles. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is our way of giving back and helping groomers succeed in an ever-changing industry and creating an educational sanctuary for groomers of all levels,” said Conroy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The future of pet grooming relies on current and new groomers always wishing to expend their knowledge and education, we owe this to the pet first and foremost.” \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can benefit from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e as well through advice and demonstrations offered at pet shows across the country.  \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’s '\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/upp\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eUltimate Pooch Parent\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’ online tutorial series is the perfect resource designed to help educate dog owners with the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eknowledge and skills needed to provide the basic home grooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, such as correct brushing and combing techniques in between professional grooms for their furry companions, said Conroy. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszzWw5g60qzZ-fnff56J-iK1B101p013M8r-AYVDRfjspelMYHlE7u3FfmschTgrJiZ8zaWpWv934Oov_rBceJSDI4RLuMJ2GV6axigRMrzmQJ_bOdSiVcfJk0ek-d5MWi3-9ElZr6zWe9vKQK0Hkck62oUFYARRpyjisGzE3UbSLDmyT8aBGFMKfFj0/s960/IV_San_Bernard_wet_cat_wrapped_in_a_towel_being_dried_after_having_a_bath.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"720\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszzWw5g60qzZ-fnff56J-iK1B101p013M8r-AYVDRfjspelMYHlE7u3FfmschTgrJiZ8zaWpWv934Oov_rBceJSDI4RLuMJ2GV6axigRMrzmQJ_bOdSiVcfJk0ek-d5MWi3-9ElZr6zWe9vKQK0Hkck62oUFYARRpyjisGzE3UbSLDmyT8aBGFMKfFj0/s16000/IV_San_Bernard_wet_cat_wrapped_in_a_towel_being_dried_after_having_a_bath.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCats also benefit from grooming. Experienced cat groomers are specialists in their field\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eand use expert handling techniques and products to improve cats lives.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDesigned not only for pet owners but also as a time-saving tool for busy groomers, the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eUltimate Pooch Parent series\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e serves as a win-win solution!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“It offers step-by-step tutorials for pet owners ensuring dogs are maintained and comfortable between professional appointments. For groomers juggling a hectic schedule, the series also acts as a valuable tool that spares them from explaining basic bathing, brushing, and combing to pet parents,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can also find a certified therapeutic dog groomer in the TPGA Groomer Directory on the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e website:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSeminar by Dr Cliff Faver for Groomers and Pet Owners\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k0wzyqB51b_7MBana8BllyPUkaM17oR9IMWlV7yo_ext3BPwhXM_-FvUEsTy3dOLJ_OBNpclPP8nG3ybwB0ZLfcMIsdGhBNyJfG2_4jQhdMF99IIu616NkClT72Fe1uOpeNP8kSMZw5cLlTgerdCuO8WIRt9gy5EqLxWLf8-yJuqlpGn8G9F6AH_0sk/s401/Iv_San_Bernard_CEO_Veterinarian_Dr_Cliff_Faver_portrait.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"401\" data-original-width\u003d\"400\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k0wzyqB51b_7MBana8BllyPUkaM17oR9IMWlV7yo_ext3BPwhXM_-FvUEsTy3dOLJ_OBNpclPP8nG3ybwB0ZLfcMIsdGhBNyJfG2_4jQhdMF99IIu616NkClT72Fe1uOpeNP8kSMZw5cLlTgerdCuO8WIRt9gy5EqLxWLf8-yJuqlpGn8G9F6AH_0sk/w319-h320/Iv_San_Bernard_CEO_Veterinarian_Dr_Cliff_Faver_portrait.jpg\" width\u003d\"319\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;is thrilled to announce the upcoming visit of US veterinarian and founder of \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://petskinacademy.com/our-team/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet Skin Academy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr Cliff Faver\u003c/b\u003e to Australia in October 2023, marking an incredibly important and exciting milestone for the grooming industry Down Under.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver is the past owner of \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ahsvet.com/site/home\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAnimal Health Services\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and current CEO of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard USA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and will present on the topic of “\u003cb\u003eHair and Skin 101 – The Basis of All Grooming – the Science\u003c/b\u003e” in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.    \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eConroy described Dr Faver as a “true game changer in the field, bringing a wealth of knowledge and science-backed expertise to the forefront of dog grooming”.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“His visit promises to revolutionise the way Australian groomers approach their craft and the care of their furry clients, and to elevate grooming standards and ultimately enhance the lives of countless dogs across the country,” she said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI22BUTgizTZEV5nygxeGoWGNIksDjrTfi8vBokihZ0-U9Hd72NI23T2oGRZyUJMxxIPzZyIHIji0HRQD7uduV7KG2lmMNarSSINfQ1O7TDWXMd1hv2NbTOBjp_u26Kg_fI3X23LbjAwmoPOg-DM99DEy_o8Lncam_AN0ZBJdfmbdZL9mk9aoVMCCIe4c/s1350/Iv_San_Bernard_groomer_giving_dog_a_head_massage_during_bath.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1350\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI22BUTgizTZEV5nygxeGoWGNIksDjrTfi8vBokihZ0-U9Hd72NI23T2oGRZyUJMxxIPzZyIHIji0HRQD7uduV7KG2lmMNarSSINfQ1O7TDWXMd1hv2NbTOBjp_u26Kg_fI3X23LbjAwmoPOg-DM99DEy_o8Lncam_AN0ZBJdfmbdZL9mk9aoVMCCIe4c/w320-h400/Iv_San_Bernard_groomer_giving_dog_a_head_massage_during_bath.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e“With his in-depth knowledge and evidence-based approach, Dr Faver has become a driving force in helping groomers address ongoing skin issues that many pets face. His insights extend beyond the superficial, offering grooming professionals the tools to truly understand the underlying causes of skin problems and provide effective solutions.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Dr Faver’s science-backed approach ensures that groomers can make informed decisions, choosing the right products and procedures that address specific skin and coat conditions. This not only leads to happier and healthier dogs but also enhances groomers' credibility and expertise within the industry.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can also learn from Dr Faver’s seminar by gaining a deeper understanding of their groomers' expertise and the science behind skin and coat care.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“By learning to trust their groomers' recommendations and techniques, pet owners can collaborate effectively in maintaining their pets skin health in between grooms also,” said Conroy. \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Dr. Faver's insights also enable owners to make informed decisions about products and practices, fostering a stronger partnership with groomers in promoting their pets' overall well-being.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; 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font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\u003ddCxr0SCMO_M\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eWatch a video\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;showing the\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Pet Hydro Massage and\u003cbr /\u003eSkin Ozone Therapy machine in action\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eHair and Skin 101 - The Basis of all Grooming - The Science Seminar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn this seminar presented by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Cliff Faver\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;DMV, you'll learn the science, the techniques, and product to successfully put the \"why\" in what you do. \u0026nbsp;A must of groomers, bathers, and attendants in the grooming salon and veterinary care industry.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterview with Dr Cliff Faver \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver joined \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e in 2012 after hearing about the products’ impossible claims from a pet groomer. Based on his veterinary education, he did not believe at first how the products significantly impact the skin. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e “I am a slow learner because it took me about two years to realise that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e products were very special. It was when she started fixing the cases that I was struggling with that she was able to get my attention,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Soon, we had thrown out all the veterinary shampoos and my grooming department became part of our medical team (at \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Health Services\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e vet hospital).  We combined the two professions, significantly increasing our success rates with these cases.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver used the products for several years before getting involved in the company, and when he was invited to Italy, it was one of the busiest times in his career. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“My veterinary hospital was open 24 hours, seven days a week.  I had ten doctors and 68 staff members working for me.  I didn’t need something else to do, but I believed strongly that this was the answer to skin problems in our pets,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We have since helped thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of pets with skin issues to get better and, in most cases, get off the medication they had been on for years.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDFfvPgBYq8D88jALH3JZnkbVSX3VJtXpqlmwSTp8D-eMzwLR2E_JqOuxu4PrZ14phmEc5W-L84yuxtFRSnIV9BWRkAP3qaog05vV6D58EQBoA30ik2z5KHSazB9WXBz1XpnfvrjJWwxH9g-anbCvbJyDMJocdnEaDjPOCP_HCAwHwwku8S_NZPm_KY/s2048/Dr_Cliff_Faver_sharing_knowledge_on_the_Iv_San_Bernard_stand_at_Grooming_Show.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1536\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDFfvPgBYq8D88jALH3JZnkbVSX3VJtXpqlmwSTp8D-eMzwLR2E_JqOuxu4PrZ14phmEc5W-L84yuxtFRSnIV9BWRkAP3qaog05vV6D58EQBoA30ik2z5KHSazB9WXBz1XpnfvrjJWwxH9g-anbCvbJyDMJocdnEaDjPOCP_HCAwHwwku8S_NZPm_KY/s16000/Dr_Cliff_Faver_sharing_knowledge_on_the_Iv_San_Bernard_stand_at_Grooming_Show.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eToday, Dr Faver evaluates and consults on skin cases from all over the world daily, dealing with animals from dogs and cats to horses, goats, cows, chickens, turkeys, pigs and even an occasional exotic like a giraffe or elephant. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The information we teach applies to all animals.  You just need to understand the unique qualities of each species of animal,” he said.   \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver said groomers play a massive role in the wellbeing of the hair and skin of our pets. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Firstly, many if not most skin problems can be prevented.  As groomers, if we understand and use the correct products in advance, these skin conditions never get started,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“By the same token, if we understand and use the correct products, most skin conditions can be returned to normal.  All this can be done with topicals and avoids many of the harsh or potentially dangerous drugs given on the veterinary side.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“A large percentage of skin cases should come under the profession of grooming since the role of a groomer is to clean the pet and return the skin to normal in the bathing process.” \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo accomplish this, groomers must become educated in what it takes to achieve this, including the science, techniques and correct products.  The key to success is giving the skin what it needs to stay healthy!” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver believes therapeutic pet grooming is also beneficial for the veterinary industry. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Most skin issues are external.  When veterinarians come to that understanding, it changes our approach to many of these cases.  There will always be a need for a veterinarian in the therapy of many of these diseases because shampoos and conditioners don’t cure \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/02/understanding-cushings-disease-in-dogs.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCushing’s\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and groomers don’t do blood work or biopsies (for example),” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“If we learn to work with an educated groomer or have our staff trained in the use of topicals, then we will see more success with our dermatological cases by combining the two approaches.  The doctors and hospitals that have learned this quickly get a reputation of success and become the “go-to“ hospitals for all skin cases.  Good for the clients and great for the bottom line!” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver visited Australia in the past for a teaching seminar and “fell in love with the country and the people” as well as the wildlife and scenery. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“From what I have seen and heard from others, the Australian pet grooming industry is up and coming in all aspects,” he said. “Our goal is to play a part in helping more animals with our education and the use of the \u003cb style\u003d\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eIv San Bernard \u003c/b\u003eproducts. 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font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn light of \u003cb\u003eNational Pet Insurance Month\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;this September, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (PIA) has released some interesting statistics.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Pet Insurance Month is a great way to highlight the incredible effects pet insurance policies can have on the average pet owner, to help towards the often expensive veterinary costs,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e says. \"From costly treatments such as fractures and cancer to eligible routine care, pet insurance is helping many Australians better prepare for the unexpected vet bills their pets can endure.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e has seen substantial growth in the market over the past ten years, with a *\u003cb\u003e750% increase in take-up of their policies\u003c/b\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Pet Insurance Australia has helped protect over 177,000 pets in the last ten years,\" Crighton says. \"This is a large amount of treasured furry friends experiencing the benefits pet insurance can provide.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHowever, even though Australia has one of the largest pet populations in the world, it is estimated that only \u003cb\u003e7-8% of cats and dogs in Australia are insured\u003c/b\u003e for a range of accidents and/or illness conditions.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAccording to \u003ci\u003eAnimal Medicines Australia\u003c/i\u003e Pet Ownership Report (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/11/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePets In Australia – a national survey of pets and people 2022\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e), the Australian pet population is estimated to be around 28.7 million – with about 6.9 million households enjoying the company of a pet. With \u003cb\u003e47.8% of this number equating to dog ownership\u003c/b\u003e and 33.3% to the ownership of friendly felines. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis number boomed during the Covid-19 pandemic as homeowners looked for comfort and joy only a companion animal can bring, with the report detailing that \u003cb\u003e85% of pet owners said their pets positively impacted their lives\u003c/b\u003e. The same research also estimated that Australians would spend over $33 billion annually to keep their pets well fed, healthy alongside pet-related accessories.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Caring for our pets' health comes with a financial reality: there's no pet Medicare\", Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"The weight of veterinary expenses can be overwhelming or simply out of reach for many.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0/s1200/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"650\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0/s16000/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eFrom a simple corn cob incident costing $14,000* to advanced cancer treatments soaring up to and beyond $25,000* – the financial stakes are real. While we hope never to face such situations, a pet insurance policy can safeguard eligible claims. Recent studies highlight a powerful reality: \u003cb\u003einsured pets receive timely treatment and are spared unnecessary euthanasia\u003c/b\u003e – a tangible testament to the impact of insurance in our lives.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eConcerningly, the \u003ci\u003eAnimal Medicines Australia\u003c/i\u003e Study also indicated that 68% of those surveyed said they had considered not going to a vet when needed, driven partly by possible treatment costs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"The reality is that many pet owners can struggle when the unexpected hits leaving them unable to provide necessary medical care for their beloved pets,\" Crighton says. \"This takes a huge emotional toll on families while also adding additional stress on hardworking and dedicated veterinarians, who are sometimes forced into the heart-breaking decision of euthanising treatable animals. As these challenges persist, Australians are recognising the immense value insurance can provide and are actively embracing the benefits it offers.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e*\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e has paid over $20 million in claims in 2022 and over $13 million in claims as of the end of July in 2023, indicating how much pet owners are using their policies to help during times of need.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"In 2022,\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Pet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e paid over 109,339 logical claims,\" Crighton says. \"That's a big portion of pet owners enjoying the benefits of their pet insurance policies during stressful events.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe highest-paid claims were at the top of the annual benefit of $15,000 for \u003ci\u003ePeritonitis\u003c/i\u003e – the inflammation of the membrane inside a canine's abdominal cavity and heatstroke.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"The great news is that \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e has also \u003cb\u003eincreased the annual limit from $15,000 to $30,000\u003c/b\u003e for our Major Medical and Comprehensive policies,\" Crighton says. \"Meaning eligible policies can now enjoy increased maximum annual benefit.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e** Other high-end claims include:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eHemangiosarcoma (cancer) - $14,298\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eMeningitis - $14,176\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAcute Liver Failure - $11,791\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eLipoma (fatty tumours) - $10,421\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBut it's not just for the big stuff!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"As we look back at 2022, we can see the benefits pet insurance provides for pet owners, particularly when it comes to common claims,\" Crighton says. \"Undoubtedly, pet insurance can help with major health issues and accidents, like broken bones and cancer. But our most common claims are for illnesses prevalent in the Australian cat and dog population.\" \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eTop Pet Insurance Claims (PIA 2022*)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Dogs:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e1. Skin conditions – infections / \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eallergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;/ other symptoms \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e3. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/02/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEar conditions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e4. Accident – tissue damage or fracture\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e5. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/07/canine-arthritis-new-treatment-solutions.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eArthritis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e6. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e7. Mass Lesion \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e8. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/06/dry-eye-in-dogs-symptoms-treatment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEye conditions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e9. Muscle/skeletal condition \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e10. Neoplasia (tumour) \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eFor Cats:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI/s1850/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1193\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI/s16000/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e1. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiancatlover.com/2020/08/cat-allergies-signs-triggers-treatment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSkin conditions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e – infections / allergies / other symptoms \u003cbr /\u003e2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003cbr /\u003e3. Ear conditions \u003cbr /\u003e4. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiancatlover.com/2020/07/arthritis-in-cats-causes-signs-treatment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eArthritis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003cbr /\u003e6. Eye condition \u003cbr /\u003e7. Mass lesion \u003cbr /\u003e8. Muscle/skeletal condition \u003cbr /\u003e9. Ingestion of foreign body or toxin \u003cbr /\u003e10. Skin conditions – lumps and bumps \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“As of July, in 2023, over 97% of PIA Pet insurance logical claims have been processed within 5 business days (after all information/paperwork received),” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e“The \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/gaponly-pet-insurance-increasingly.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eGapOnly® platform is also gaining in popularity\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with more than 1,025 vets now offering this claim-on-the-spot service. In July/August 2023, over 19% of Pet Insurance Australia physical claims were submitted via the GapOnly® Service, and this is growing monthly.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 4th September 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/1578356509196945285/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/09/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/09/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html","title":"Pet Insurance Month: Help with Hefty Vet Bills"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38/s72-c/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5373067320782608808"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-24T16:18:00.002+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-09-02T10:01:27.528+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUT HEALTH"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tummy to Temperament: How Canine Gut Health Affects Behaviour"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQf2oGxx58RJKaaSsKGViuxQs3VqivtiAqwcK8wxy0w1GbIXEXOAezB-Xc_vjbCI9_-8UeT2_8P6IQCjEpQCddBqbxnlTagvJ6I6hy3BeKM7Zxrl9o_kz4PHFjr3wkEEH77ROGa4nvaEu570iiB5hKi0MV747bK1KpphorFQilxVpW46MCb25zfw3s750/s1850/Tummy%20to%20Temperament%20-%20How%20Canine%20Gut%20Health%20Affects%20Behaviour%20by%20Dr%20Rebecca%20Wilcox.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1265\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQf2oGxx58RJKaaSsKGViuxQs3VqivtiAqwcK8wxy0w1GbIXEXOAezB-Xc_vjbCI9_-8UeT2_8P6IQCjEpQCddBqbxnlTagvJ6I6hy3BeKM7Zxrl9o_kz4PHFjr3wkEEH77ROGa4nvaEu570iiB5hKi0MV747bK1KpphorFQilxVpW46MCb25zfw3s750/s16000/Tummy%20to%20Temperament%20-%20How%20Canine%20Gut%20Health%20Affects%20Behaviour%20by%20Dr%20Rebecca%20Wilcox.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe canine ‘gut microbiome’ refers to the incredibly diverse\ncommunity of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes or microorganisms\nthat live in a dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or gut. And it’s not just\nabout bacteria; it turns out\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id\u003d10.1371/journal.pone.0178433\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003emany viruses\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are essential to health too.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eBut firstly; the gut comprises the \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eentire intestinal tract\u003c/i\u003e, beginning in a dog’s mouth, and ending at\ntheir anus. And it turns out, the gut is responsible for innumerable functions,\nnot simply digesting food. Research shows the\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecanine gut microbiome\u003c/b\u003e is \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5907387/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every\nclosely related to ours\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[1] and we also \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.00073/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eshare\nmicrobes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with our companions. Sharing our homes with dogs (and cats) is\ngreat for pet parents’ microbiome health, too. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThese microscopic critters have co-evolved with our dogs, helping\nto optimise food digestion, regulate the immune system, mood, and even produce\nessential vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin K.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eThe Emerging\nScience of the Gut-Brain Axis\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThat feeling of ‘butterflies in your stomach’ when you’re nervous?\nFeeling ‘sick to your stomach’ when you hear bad news? Having a ‘gut feeling’\nabout something? All of this, in humans, is now being attributed to a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every real connection\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2] between our\nmicrobiome and brain. The gut microbiome influences the development of the\nbrain and are now implicated, in humans, in numerous neurological diseases,\nincluding dementia, and conditions such as \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#:~:text\u003dThe%20gut%20microbiota%20and%20the,live%20in%20the%20gastrointestinal%20system.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edepression\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0563c1;\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eanxiety\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, autism, and bipolar disorder.\u0026nbsp;\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#:~:text\u003dThe%20gut%20microbiota%20and%20the,live%20in%20the%20gastrointestinal%20system.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e[3]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe same goes for our dogs. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb4_pGoSpwX8Nk6-t0FFuf_z6zsp2AETAcghqY5Ior9Ze6brAliCFgRX2AyQY7db23dxsjDVkY0v38_0kbjz3to7MTVdZ0C1_AnNNTZ84nHTtEXGgskdvFbjqKyWT2A5LTI9X80_Gwps3hbdxVDB4yuYiO77VGiPLG0ux5GlResmLIPBNaNStKA5cYMI/s1920/How_Canine_Gut_Health_influences_Dog_Behaviour%20-%20depressed%20puppy%20lying%20on%20the%20floor.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1920\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb4_pGoSpwX8Nk6-t0FFuf_z6zsp2AETAcghqY5Ior9Ze6brAliCFgRX2AyQY7db23dxsjDVkY0v38_0kbjz3to7MTVdZ0C1_AnNNTZ84nHTtEXGgskdvFbjqKyWT2A5LTI9X80_Gwps3hbdxVDB4yuYiO77VGiPLG0ux5GlResmLIPBNaNStKA5cYMI/s16000/How_Canine_Gut_Health_influences_Dog_Behaviour%20-%20depressed%20puppy%20lying%20on%20the%20floor.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe interaction between the microbiome and the brain is\nfacilitated several ways, involving neural connections via the vagus nerve,\nimmune system pathways, and specific chemicals produced by gut bacteria, called\nmetabolites. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eLet’s define the canine microbiome in greater detail.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eComposition\nof the Canine Microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2e2e2e;\"\u003eDogs harbour distinct microbiomes throughout their\nbody, varying with location, e.g.: ear canal, skin, respiratory tract, urinary\ntract, and gut, etc. Most studies in dogs have centred the gut microbiome,\nthough it’s critical to keep in mind that other microbiome populations\nthroughout the body \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509665/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehave\nimpacts on health\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2e2e2e;\"\u003e. [4]\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe composition of the canine microbiome \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9478664/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003evaries\naccording\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to a dog's genetics, sex, age and diet, environment, medications,\nand general health. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eWhen present in a harmonious balance, healthy microbes promote\nwellbeing, though when the microbiome is out of kilter, this is called\n‘dysbiosis.’ Dysbiosis is associated with numerous canine diseases, ranging\nfrom intestinal disorders, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eskin\nissues\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cb\u003eobesity\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003earthritis\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, and \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ebehavioural\nproblems\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThat said there is a little bit of a ‘\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echicken and egg\u003c/i\u003e’ element here: is the microbiome unbalanced \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ebefore\u003c/i\u003e the disease begins, or does the\ndisease \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ecause\u003c/i\u003e dysbiosis? Or is it a\nbit of both?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBox7NEwyHglnXt8on5YStjy6QkJ4N8ZxleUUT7hkRVEWBHFnbc7e0mPJCckniNSNoppzqZQ1YvYoxCEXV6MVFz-1YXTca7T2QcPN7BWGV3IiaiP5n6_r37WM9UKdhaw9Rn_ThaU-DuZ-YYab9_y60A1IhOnUnxzCLY71WZZpot-xaWoXP7Lqc7TjmmrQ/s750/How_canine_gut_hhealth_affects_behaviour%20-%20%20Lactating%20Golden%20Retriever%20passing%20her%20microbiome%20to%20her%20pups.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"500\" data-original-width\u003d\"750\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBox7NEwyHglnXt8on5YStjy6QkJ4N8ZxleUUT7hkRVEWBHFnbc7e0mPJCckniNSNoppzqZQ1YvYoxCEXV6MVFz-1YXTca7T2QcPN7BWGV3IiaiP5n6_r37WM9UKdhaw9Rn_ThaU-DuZ-YYab9_y60A1IhOnUnxzCLY71WZZpot-xaWoXP7Lqc7TjmmrQ/w400-h266/How_canine_gut_hhealth_affects_behaviour%20-%20%20Lactating%20Golden%20Retriever%20passing%20her%20microbiome%20to%20her%20pups.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn Texas, veterinarians and scientists test dog stool samples for\nthis \u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-1-4614-6418-1_433-1\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eimbalance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, using the ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/canine-microbiota-dysbiosis-index/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edysbiosis\nindex\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eUnfortunately, this test is not available in Australia, but the Texas group\nhave identified bacteria that are present in high levels in healthy dogs, and\nnot \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26000959/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ein\nunwell dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c/i\u003e[5]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAt birth, and as\npuppies, dogs acquire their microbiome \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9951692/\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efrom their mothers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, however its structure and composition\nchanges throughout life. [6]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome has fundamental roles in:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#1. Digestion and\nNutrient Absorption\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eMicrobes break down dietary fibres, resistant starch and proteins\nthat are otherwise indigestible for dogs. This process produces compounds,\ncalled short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that nourish the gut cells, maintaining\nthe health and integrity of the intestinal lining.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThese SCFAs are also \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8614570/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eneuroprotective\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, promoting\nbrain health.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#2. Regulation of\nthe Immune System \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome trains the immune system to recognise pathogens,\nwhilst ignoring healthy microbes, harmless substances, and the body’s own\ncells. \u003cb\u003eThe microbiome prevents allergies\u003c/b\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/the-many-faces-of-autoimmune-disease-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eautoimmune diseases\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e developing. An\nabnormal immune response towards healthy gut bacteria is implicated in \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31369623/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einflammatory bowel disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. [7]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDogs with\nthis condition typically have microbiome dysbiosis and faecal microbial\ntransplants (FMT), where faeces from healthy dogs is transplanted into the\nintestines of dogs with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003echronic\ngut disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, is becoming a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36256653/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eroutine\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, effective treatment. (In fact, \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond\u003d\u0026amp;term\u003dFMT\u0026amp;cntry\u003d\u0026amp;state\u003d\u0026amp;city\u003d\u0026amp;dist\u003d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFMT\nis being \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond\u003d\u0026amp;term\u003dFMT\u0026amp;cntry\u003d\u0026amp;state\u003d\u0026amp;city\u003d\u0026amp;dist\u003d\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eexplored\nin\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\nclinical trials for a myriad of human illnesses).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn dogs, FMTs use non-obese donors, as amazingly, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173282/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efaeces\nfrom obese dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e causes obesity in recipients. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#3. Integrity of\nthe Gut Barrier \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe lining of\nthe gut acts as a barrier between foreign materials (such as \u003cb\u003etoxins\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebacteria\u003c/b\u003e,\n\u003cb\u003efood allergens\u003c/b\u003e etc.) and the blood. During digestion, beginning in the mouth\nand ending with the excretion of waste products, as faeces, only certain\nsubstances should be absorbed by the intestines. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2d2b26;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA balanced microbiome maintains the integrity of this barrier, the\nso-called gut mucosal barrier.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUHlGgCwBWeFBrZIm8Mc_pQTylh5l67DlZIqEAtPfLYF3HgybQcCoPfxM46uy_Aqgbi9ryzt8GCrHT1EkMk9SQo_Gpx-aplaRkrWPcfmyz9V6CjuPVoV3tKto4WCmapqhroULaQfk-6eH7uN6jDSE6evObev2JpWz2M7WOaW80UasoJ8aWIKSmzZuaFI/s600/Canine%20Gut%20Health%20-%20disruptions%20in%20the%20integrity%20of%20the%20gut%20barrier%20causing%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome.png\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"449\" data-original-width\u003d\"600\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUHlGgCwBWeFBrZIm8Mc_pQTylh5l67DlZIqEAtPfLYF3HgybQcCoPfxM46uy_Aqgbi9ryzt8GCrHT1EkMk9SQo_Gpx-aplaRkrWPcfmyz9V6CjuPVoV3tKto4WCmapqhroULaQfk-6eH7uN6jDSE6evObev2JpWz2M7WOaW80UasoJ8aWIKSmzZuaFI/s16000/Canine%20Gut%20Health%20-%20disruptions%20in%20the%20integrity%20of%20the%20gut%20barrier%20causing%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDisruption of this barrier, by certain\ncompounds, pathogens, and an \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35202290/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eabnormal microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e increases\nthe permeability of the gut lining. This is sometimes referred to as ‘\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/leaky-gut-syndrome-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eleaky\ngut syndrome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’. Increased permeability allows harmful substances and microbes\ndirect access the blood stream, causing \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5988153/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewidespread\ninflammation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and numerous disease conditions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#4. Production of\nNeurotransmitters\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eSome of the microbes in the gut produce neurotransmitters, the\nchemical messengers regulating mood, behaviour, appetite, and sleep. More \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05756-0#:~:text\u003dMore%20than%2090%25%20of%20the,%2C21%2C22%2C23.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethan\n90%\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003eof \u003cb\u003ethe body’s ‘happy’ neurotransmitter, serotonin, is produced in the gut\u003c/b\u003e.\nCertain types of gut bacteria produce \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8234057/#:~:text\u003dGABA%20is%20produced%20by%20Bacteroides,colonic%20enterochromaffin%20cells%20%5B31%5D.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eγ-aminobutyric\nacid\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #040c28;\"\u003e, or\u003c/span\u003e ‘GABA,’\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003ewhich has a\ncalming impact on the brain. Other neurotransmitters, involved in the ‘fight or\nflight’ response, and other body functions are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6005194/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ealso\nproduced in significant quantities\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by the microbiome.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_47qZNQyW9ctO1PILTSDXrs6cl3rPZrFzAK6BD6FlmpPhSKzoq5mQR73o6jysHjuKsV0MGVIGNb6ctds99jRuGOuGGsEd6ryrKdkV5HbJpFS4QcX-ysJxcoQpwFjmGqrNtr3kFuSefz2c0_iQwwVjjXQNODHWddK-eMjcN9NmLxsYYSIxzIjMRsPqUZs/s1450/How_the_gut_microbiome_influences_neurological_conditions_in_dogs_like_depression_and_anxiety.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"971\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_47qZNQyW9ctO1PILTSDXrs6cl3rPZrFzAK6BD6FlmpPhSKzoq5mQR73o6jysHjuKsV0MGVIGNb6ctds99jRuGOuGGsEd6ryrKdkV5HbJpFS4QcX-ysJxcoQpwFjmGqrNtr3kFuSefz2c0_iQwwVjjXQNODHWddK-eMjcN9NmLxsYYSIxzIjMRsPqUZs/s16000/How_the_gut_microbiome_influences_neurological_conditions_in_dogs_like_depression_and_anxiety.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome has a significant impact on a dog’s \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32846928/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ememory and ability to learn\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e as they age.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCertain canine \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32021942/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ephobias\nand aggressive behaviour\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e have been linked to high levels of particular bacteria, and\nmodulation of the microbiome is being investigated as a treatment modality in\nbehavioural disorders. Research has identified microbiome associations in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8614570/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecanine\nepilepsy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and auto-immune disorders affecting the \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28125651/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecanine brain\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e#5. Vagal Nerve\nCommunication\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe vagus nerve is the major ‘super-highway’ between the gut and\nthe brain. Some \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28092661/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egut\nbacteria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e stimulate this nerve directly, sending signals to the brain. This\npathway plays a role in regulating stress responses and significantly impacting\na \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30643689/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edog's\nbehaviour\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#6. Detoxification\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP3tZAEsFFqV6QvZDby6uJ1Q4ftJVs8DCGA5ZOdUAB0-vF3AibCs5CVtmslnghmiVIFwDDkmtIpc9iuvrbvj9JP_TAMKyteHF9llIdiID79NkYB-8s_1n7kW5bsx5rKIQGv8d58BjPM7kyQucqjxNKePuHxFaZLtt8andShdQ-qwxCeuiWvqQbQX2YJE/s1800/Veterinarian_Dr_Rebecca_Wilcox_patting_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda_upside_down.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1440\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP3tZAEsFFqV6QvZDby6uJ1Q4ftJVs8DCGA5ZOdUAB0-vF3AibCs5CVtmslnghmiVIFwDDkmtIpc9iuvrbvj9JP_TAMKyteHF9llIdiID79NkYB-8s_1n7kW5bsx5rKIQGv8d58BjPM7kyQucqjxNKePuHxFaZLtt8andShdQ-qwxCeuiWvqQbQX2YJE/w320-h400/Veterinarian_Dr_Rebecca_Wilcox_patting_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda_upside_down.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe gut microbiome is critical in detoxifying various harmful\ningested compounds. I suspect Hilda, my carrion-loving Irish Wolfhound has a\nparticularly excellent microbiome, in this respect.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDetoxification \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971114/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprotects\ndogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\nagainst acute toxicity, whilst preventing accumulate of compounds to toxic\nlevels.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome impacts the way the body metabolises drugs. This\nmay explain why some dogs with the same disease \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.00498/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003erespond\nto certain treatments\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e whilst others do not. In humans with cancer, the microbiome is\ndetermining the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8276067/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eresponse\nto immunotherapies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. The same likely applies to our dogs and pet dogs with cancer are\nin \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9412231/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eclinical\ntrials\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e investigating this. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#7. Competition\nwith Pathogens\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA healthy, diverse microbiome may \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5657496/#:~:text\u003dIn%20addition%20to%20metabolic%20benefits%2C%20the%20microbiota%20provides%20the%20host,and%20protection%20against%20pathogen%20colonization.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprevent\ncolonisation with harmful bacteria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, by competing for nutrients and attachment sites along the gut\nlining. This ‘competitive exclusion’ guards against gut infections and\novergrowth of harmful bacteria, causing dysbiosis.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDysbiosis may increase production of certain toxins or\nmetabolites, affecting brain function and behaviour. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509665/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eResearch shows\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[4] that overproduction of ammonia\nand certain bacterial metabolites, contributes to cognitive decline and erratic\nbehaviours in dogs.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eWhat can I do\nto improve my dog’s microbiome?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTo understand how we can improve our friend’s microbiome, we need\nto understand the modifiable factors contributing to dysbiosis. The most \u003cb\u003ecommon\nculprits\u003c/b\u003e are \u003cb\u003eantibiotics\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edietary changes\u003c/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eperiods of illness\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;or \u003cb\u003estress\u003c/b\u003e. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe primary way we can impact the gut microbiome is through\nfeeding a diet supporting good microbes and intestinal health, and adding\nhealthy microbes to the gut, via food. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eA Balanced,\nDiverse Diet \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDog food is a controversial, impassioned topic, but there are some\nnon-negotiables when it comes to the microbiome. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eFeed a high-quality diet that meets the AAFCO's (Association of American\nFeed Control Officials) standards and is appropriate for your dog's size, life\nstage and health status. You can supplement this with various proteins and\nvegetables, providing a plethora of beneficial nutrients, microbes, and\nenvironmental enrichment for your pup! \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncorporate fresh, unprocessed\u003c/b\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/people-foods-your-dog-can-eat-safely_23.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efoods that are safe for dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBone\nbroth\u003c/b\u003e, without seasonings and additives, is rich in gelatine and other\nnutrients, supporting \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethe\ngut lining\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and is also anti-inflammatory.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/02/the-health-benefits-of-adding-yogurt-to.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLh-sWD9vFRN1NNju4jJIAqpM9oTJZr24L8YxAjpdxP6M68_odF-nkOD2EDfhzUirFz7gabpPMm-eWxXz9zOCSPTHiRhcXXmbzzNurt6xe1mzvMhHrJdAewK7R2llxVxG0MCG3s7VJww-i6YtmnU1V6hDTlJgmt1RK3cw-n-eQPGqJQzb2SHtVDLuy1A/s724/How_to_improve_your_dog's_gut_microbiome%20-%20clean%20dirty%20bowls%20with%20biofilm%20or%20mould.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"483\" data-original-width\u003d\"724\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLh-sWD9vFRN1NNju4jJIAqpM9oTJZr24L8YxAjpdxP6M68_odF-nkOD2EDfhzUirFz7gabpPMm-eWxXz9zOCSPTHiRhcXXmbzzNurt6xe1mzvMhHrJdAewK7R2llxVxG0MCG3s7VJww-i6YtmnU1V6hDTlJgmt1RK3cw-n-eQPGqJQzb2SHtVDLuy1A/w400-h266/How_to_improve_your_dog's_gut_microbiome%20-%20clean%20dirty%20bowls%20with%20biofilm%20or%20mould.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/02/the-health-benefits-of-adding-yogurt-to.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGreek yoghurt\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e (in dairy-tolerant dogs) is another good addition, providing\nbeneficial live bacteria. \u003cb\u003eClean fresh water\u003c/b\u003e is essential. Dirty bowls with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35805598/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebiofilms\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[8] and mould contribute to dysbiosis.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eI recommend pet parents research diet, visiting \u003ca href\u003d\"https://nutritionrvn.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eevidence-based sites\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf you plan\nto make food at home, please work with a veterinarian and nutritionist to\nensure a balanced diet. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eVet\nconfession: I struggle to balance my own diet, let alone make a complete diet\nat home for Hilda, so I supplement kibble with whole foods.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eConsider\nProbiotics and Prebiotics\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProbiotics\u003c/b\u003e are beneficial bacteria, added to the diet, which can\ntemporarily help balance the microbiome. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003eProbiotic \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/power-probiotics\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003elabels\nshould include\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003ethe exact probiotic species (e.g., \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; mso-highlight: white;\"\u003eBifidobacterium longum\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; mso-highlight: white; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ethe number of microorganisms (probiotics are measured\nin colony forming units, or CFU; 1-10 billion CFUs daily are recommended for\ndogs).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ean expiry date and storage conditions; and\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003ea guarantee for the number of \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003elive\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e organisms.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe manufacturer should provide research to support claims, and probiotics should be externally audited and accredited. There is a vast difference in quality between brands, and I recommend you discuss choice with your veterinarian.\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrebiotics\u003c/b\u003e are non-digestible fibre that serves as \u003cspan\u003efood\nfor the beneficial bacteria\u003c/span\u003e. [9] Prebiotics may include \u003ci\u003ebeet pulp\u003c/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003echicory root\u003c/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003egum arabica\u003c/i\u003e and\n\u003ci\u003ehigh fibre vegetables\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e(Synbiotics \u003d a probiotic and prebiotic administered together).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eAvoid\nUnnecessary Antibiotics \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-3QagfS0WkE1yjHiuXUZ8267dMAlerlob-t9XwlQtw9hZ05jM4wdTRIvqCemcmZUMNfF7w_XsDATsTckAKB1FWIkkJV_xPFKemFa-PEQdg-bq9XVclRsssaH5VPaUAjmQPGrWtx2qfCeKaNDaFV8HHiuCJFkS1c3Zf77tG0-Nupg33y08SiavSEWCXo/s1620/Improve_your_dog's_microbiome_by_avoiding_unnecessary_antibiotics.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-3QagfS0WkE1yjHiuXUZ8267dMAlerlob-t9XwlQtw9hZ05jM4wdTRIvqCemcmZUMNfF7w_XsDATsTckAKB1FWIkkJV_xPFKemFa-PEQdg-bq9XVclRsssaH5VPaUAjmQPGrWtx2qfCeKaNDaFV8HHiuCJFkS1c3Zf77tG0-Nupg33y08SiavSEWCXo/s16000/Improve_your_dog's_microbiome_by_avoiding_unnecessary_antibiotics.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAntibiotics save lives and are essential for treating certain\nbacterial infections. However, they damage the microbiome, and must be used\njudiciously, and \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eonly\u003c/i\u003e under\nveterinary guidance. \u003cb\u003eInappropriate use also creates antibiotic resistance\u003c/b\u003e,\naffecting our pets and us.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eRegular\nWorming\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eRoutine worming protects against intestinal parasites (worms),\nwhich may damage the gut lining, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34933444/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epromoting dysbiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Parasites\ncan also be zoonotic, infecting humans.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eExercise\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJx_mAhkpNJy1dtSyf5Wgd1PU2-nSCPPvybPYe0F5FngpcOOugtIvJA-ljLi66Ol4gzIPuROvbFeJEj2nvGIlw1rIaon5tgCRZUQzVZm2niViW8wg1rz9C-2KrGn_QaZclR_AqHf-mumXIR_CabE4AHn92D9nvzmG5R0Plr6zaztYnwM6qsQ0Ra5QUoFw/s1100/Avoiding%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome%20in%20Dogs%20-%20regular%20exercise%20-%20dog%20owner%20splashing%20with%20dogs%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"777\" data-original-width\u003d\"1100\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJx_mAhkpNJy1dtSyf5Wgd1PU2-nSCPPvybPYe0F5FngpcOOugtIvJA-ljLi66Ol4gzIPuROvbFeJEj2nvGIlw1rIaon5tgCRZUQzVZm2niViW8wg1rz9C-2KrGn_QaZclR_AqHf-mumXIR_CabE4AHn92D9nvzmG5R0Plr6zaztYnwM6qsQ0Ra5QUoFw/s16000/Avoiding%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome%20in%20Dogs%20-%20regular%20exercise%20-%20dog%20owner%20splashing%20with%20dogs%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eRegular exercise creates a more diverse and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30157109/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebalanced gut microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for your pup\nand for you! Grab that leash.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eMinimise\nStress\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eChronic stress \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9039956/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ealters\nthe microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, affecting digestion. Reduce stress in your dog’s environment\nwith a comfortable living space, and importantly, a consistent routine.\nPositive training methods, socialisation, and environmental enrichment are also\ncritical.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eLimit\nExposure to Toxins\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ePesticides, herbicides, and cleaning agents \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10026936/#:~:text\u003dExposure%20to%20pesticides%20can%20significantly,their%20effect%20on%20the%20host.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enegatively\naffect the gut health\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[10]. Ensure your dog's environment is free from these harmful agents\nwhere possible.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eRegular Vet\nVisits\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eCheck in with your vet to detect any health issues early. At\nminimum, an annual check-up is recommended.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eFinally, \u003cb\u003eavoid sudden changes in diet or introduction of\nsupplements\u003c/b\u003e, and reach out to your vet when in doubt. Note any changes in your\ndog's stool, weight, thirst, appetite, energy levels and behaviour, as all of\nthese may reflect changes in gut health and other diseases.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe canine microbiome has enormous influences on physical and\nmental health, and by appreciating this we can really help our friends. As the\nscience progresses, more intervention and treatments will become available, so\nwatch this space!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Bec\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eAugust 2023\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e(all rights reserved).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our writer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq/s1076/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1076\" data-original-width\u003d\"1072\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq/w399-h400/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" width\u003d\"399\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Bec is a Melbourne-based veterinarian and academic, working in the clinic, animal welfare, the media and medical research. She has a passion for sharing fascinating facts and the latest research on the intriguing lives and science of all animals, particularly those we share our lives with.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec is a regular guest on Melbourne radio, a columnist for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Cat Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and she presents short segments on all things animal related (see\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/drbecvet/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInsta\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id\u003d100091573852713\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e). Her emphasis is on sharing of evidence-based veterinary advances and the empowerment of pet parents, and society, through promoting medical literacy, or the understanding of our pets’ health, and our own. She relishes reaching out to all animal loving audiences.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHer academic and clinical research spans several areas, with a focus on the role of the microbiome in pet health, preventative medicine, developing new veterinary medicines, clinical trials that benefit animals and humans, and working to prevent antibiotic resistance.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec advocates for animal charities that promote animal welfare, in Australia and overseas.\u003cbr /\u003eHer blog can be found at:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.drbecvet.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and she may be contacted at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:bec@drbecvet.com\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebec@drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut instincts: microbiota as a key regulator of brain development, ageing and neurodegeneration \u003c/b\u003e-\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003ehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003e[3]\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut Microbiota in Anxiety and Depression: Unveiling the Relationships and Management Options -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan role\u003d\"menubar\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003ca aria-expanded\u003d\"false\" aria-haspopup\u003d\"true\" href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" role\u003d\"menuitem\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePharmaceuticals (Basel).\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #212121;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #212121;\"\u003e2023 Apr; 16(4): 565.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"fm-vol-iss-date\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121;\"\u003ePublished online 2023 Apr 9.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"doi\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: inherit; word-break: inherit;\"\u003edoi:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fph16040565\" ref\u003d\"reftype\u003dother\u0026amp;article-id\u003d10146621\u0026amp;issue-id\u003d434554\u0026amp;journal-id\u003d2102\u0026amp;FROM\u003dArticle%7CFront%20Matter\u0026amp;TO\u003dContent%20Provider%7CCrosslink%7CDOI\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; 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An International Gold-Medal-Winning Canine Allergen Test Kit\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChula Veterinary Science\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Lecturers have successfully developed a Serum Test Kit to identify \u003cb\u003eCanine Atopic Dermatitis\u003c/b\u003e (CAD) caused by dust mites. With a Gold Medal from the \u003ci\u003eSwiss Innovation Contest\u003c/i\u003e, the test kit is guaranteed to help identify the allergens with greater precision to ensure correct treatment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtopic dermatitis \u003c/b\u003eis one of the most common allergies in dogs, with prominent symptoms such as itching, erythema, and severe swelling. In severe cases, there can be symptoms of bronchospasm, coughing, and sneezing like people with allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eItching and erythema in dogs are not to be overlooked. Dog owners should pay attention and take their pets to be examined and receive appropriate and spot-on care, which can only be done if the cause or culprit of the skin allergy can be identified.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eScreening for skin allergy in dogs is quite limited, complex, time-consuming, and very costly.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9ZAod97pt805wHnpxV0tqM5zvkSKaj2rfx8jgl8_nbmZ5ivLQ-T11tmHxN4uQe5R2R9LRxi10BMoU8tnvWua6jxFFDK8ef6s0g4PdwRflqycH2GqeUI06tOXKp0EVQ_g5W4tR9TGT8Uty93bQIfZD0LB_cDLXxOzngla4vhVddSOaf0YCwoIFD0Pme8/s1478/Associate%20Professor%20Dr.%20Nuvee%20Prapasarakul%20with%202023%20gold-medal-winning%20Canine%20Allergen%20Test.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1478\" data-original-width\u003d\"1108\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9ZAod97pt805wHnpxV0tqM5zvkSKaj2rfx8jgl8_nbmZ5ivLQ-T11tmHxN4uQe5R2R9LRxi10BMoU8tnvWua6jxFFDK8ef6s0g4PdwRflqycH2GqeUI06tOXKp0EVQ_g5W4tR9TGT8Uty93bQIfZD0LB_cDLXxOzngla4vhVddSOaf0YCwoIFD0Pme8/w300-h400/Associate%20Professor%20Dr.%20Nuvee%20Prapasarakul%20with%202023%20gold-medal-winning%20Canine%20Allergen%20Test.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAss. Prof. Dr. Nuvee Prapasarakul\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAssociate Professor Dr. Nuvee Prapasarakul, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChulalongkorn University\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e, and a team of researchers, consisting of Dr. Nathrada Khanthawee, Associate Professor Dr. Nitat Sookrung, Miss Nawannaporn Lim, and Assistant Professor Dr. Wandee Sirichokchatchawan, therefore, invented and developed \"a Serum Test Kit to Identify Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) caused by dust mite using \u003ci\u003eImmunoglobulin G1 (G subclass one)\u003c/i\u003e to help veterinarians \u003cb\u003eidentify the cause of allergy in dogs more quickly and easily\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"This test kit can be used continuously from the start of allergy testing, during symptom monitoring until the end of treatment without the dog getting hurt, and it can also be cost-effective,\" said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee about the hallmark of this innovation, which won the gold medal at the \u003cb\u003e48th International Exhibition of Inventions 2023\u003c/b\u003e held recently in Geneva, the Swiss Confederation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eGetting to know Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) and its causes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCanine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is one of the most common forms of skin allergy in dogs, caused by abnormal immune responses to environmental agents such as \u003cb\u003eairborne chemicals\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edust\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emould\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emites\u003c/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003efood\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Healthy and unhealthy dogs all have the potential to develop this disease. The incidence of skin diseases varies depending on the nature of each dog. Some dog breeds may have frequent skin diseases and severe symptoms, while others may have only minor symptoms and some may not have skin diseases at all,\" said Associate Professor Dr. Nuvee.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCAD can be the result of a variety of factors, including:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ffVBip3PKw8ULe9snWcfKrQ0nXRy2i_v0ZF1IxBit4jLiPrcyF232tIfddJYLY5ukMubVKUBJU1rLZCBx0XOp6phTEcFdDR6Zyl1pyhmGFNHVP1ShFH-t6G_biZDcPrpJVLTTuHGI2gpLXH95A4UViU59dGIJv9aVw43TYZNp7DX3HFmDREFbQsu8MU/s960/Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis%20-%20breeds%20more%20prone%20like%20the%20Cocker%20Spaniel.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"638\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ffVBip3PKw8ULe9snWcfKrQ0nXRy2i_v0ZF1IxBit4jLiPrcyF232tIfddJYLY5ukMubVKUBJU1rLZCBx0XOp6phTEcFdDR6Zyl1pyhmGFNHVP1ShFH-t6G_biZDcPrpJVLTTuHGI2gpLXH95A4UViU59dGIJv9aVw43TYZNp7DX3HFmDREFbQsu8MU/s16000/Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis%20-%20breeds%20more%20prone%20like%20the%20Cocker%20Spaniel.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Genetics:\u003c/b\u003e Some breeds of dogs are at higher risk than others for AD, including Vizsla, Basset Hound, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Beagle, Bulldog, and Cocker Spaniel. Dogs with \u003cb\u003eweakened immunity or stress\u003c/b\u003e are also more prone to skin diseases.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Age:\u003c/b\u003e Skin allergies in dogs usually start showing symptoms \u003cb\u003ebetween the ages of 6 months and 3 years old\u003c/b\u003e, but symptoms can also occur at any age.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Environmental conditions\u003c/b\u003e such as dust, dust mites, and high humidity increase the likelihood of developing fungus on the dog's skin, causing skin irritation and allergies. Cold and dry weather can also dry the dog's skin, aggravating skin allergies. In hot weather, dogs have more skin problems, which can be a risk factor to develop further skin allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Chemicals:\u003c/b\u003e Exposure to certain chemicals can be a trigger for skin allergies, especially those used in dog health care products such as soap, shampoo, cream, or some coating substance can all trigger an onset of skin allergy in dogs that are sensitive to these chemicals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Food:\u003c/b\u003e Protein from food contributes to around 10-15 percent of skin allergy cases.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHowever, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee, \u003cb\u003emost skin allergies in dogs are caused by allergens in the environment\u003c/b\u003e such as dust mites, pollen, mold, and other substances that dogs come into contact with, especially dust mites which are important factors in triggering allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NWZSu_S5MnqE5WZewxZN6KZljQbjnrvgM2EhXByKl9C-6i2KENpCyXuzC_1uav3kQ37N3A2BuT2rhsVLHp_10a0flaQZzAghk3SLndJsNtOUryVq1-vao4ZwdE7Wjgm0myAe8ZJjQsm3Cdc6IEyiZhZp_3jpbTfJ_M3myft_KIbV3LvLwlsAsVbSyLY/s800/Dog_with_inflammed_skin_on_back_suffering_from_Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"533\" data-original-width\u003d\"800\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NWZSu_S5MnqE5WZewxZN6KZljQbjnrvgM2EhXByKl9C-6i2KENpCyXuzC_1uav3kQ37N3A2BuT2rhsVLHp_10a0flaQZzAghk3SLndJsNtOUryVq1-vao4ZwdE7Wjgm0myAe8ZJjQsm3Cdc6IEyiZhZp_3jpbTfJ_M3myft_KIbV3LvLwlsAsVbSyLY/s16000/Dog_with_inflammed_skin_on_back_suffering_from_Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAtopic Dermatitis caused by Dust Mites\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDogs with skin allergies from dust mites itch and scratch on the affected skin such as around the ears, abdomen, legs, and under the body. They are plagued with skin eczema, erythema, scarring, or scabby skin on sensitive areas that smell like fermented yeast.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn some cases, the dogs suffering from CAD may experience swelling, redness, and pus in the affected areas. They may have increased hair loss and ulcers caused by scratching or incorrect skin treatment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAlthough the majority of canine skin allergies are mainly caused by dust mites,\u003cb\u003e there may be other causes, such as dietary\u003c/b\u003e, that may trigger similar symptoms.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow important is allergen identification?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee said that identifying allergens is very important to help reduce or avoid them, as well as to help plan for the right treatment, such as the correct administration of anti-allergic medications to reduce the risk of dogs receiving unnecessary or inappropriate treatment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Allergies and how to treat them are specific and dependent on each dog and their living environment. A veterinarian specialising in allergies can provide additional counsel on proper handling and allergy prevention for dogs, as well as how to \u003cb\u003eboost their immunity to fight the allergies \u003c/b\u003ewhich helps to somewhat relieve the symptoms. A healthy immunity may strengthen a dog's tissues and immune system to reduce an abnormal response to something it is allergic to.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee also added that dogs may be allergic to the things being watched for the rest of their lives, or they may develop allergic reactions to something new as well.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllergen Screening Test Before Planning a Treatment\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAllergies in dogs can occur when the dog is 6 months of age or older. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee recommends that dog owners regularly \u003cb\u003eobserve skin symptoms\u003c/b\u003e similar to those of skin allergies, such as itching, redness, dampness, thick skin, or dandruff scabs. Should these symptoms occur, you should consult veterinarians specialising in skin diseases or allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Owners should take note of the dog's symptoms and response to the environment as information for veterinarians to diagnose and provide appropriate guidance in the management of diseases that may require long-term follow-up treatment to control skin symptoms and disorders.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIdentifying the specific allergens is important in treatment planning. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee, there are currently two test methods: \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Intradermal skin test\u003c/b\u003e is a test under the skin to diagnose airborne allergies. The veterinarian will inject the test substance into the skin layer of the dog and observe the symptoms for some time before evaluating the results according to the dog's response. The process takes about 1-2 hours.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"There are limitations to this method. Before the dog is tested, all the medications, i.e., anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, immunosuppressant have to be stopped. So, there are risks of the symptoms becoming acute. In addition, this method requires anesthesia, and it is expensive.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Allergen-specific IgE serology testing\u003c/b\u003e is a method of detecting airborne allergy symptoms in dogs by measuring the level of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies produced by the body causing allergic reactions to possible allergens. This test is done on samples of the dog's blood.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"This method is quite convenient, but not many veterinary laboratories in Thailand provide this service which means they have to send blood samples to foreign laboratories, making it costly, and time consuming. Most importantly, this method requires a substantial amount of blood for the test.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Innovative Allergen Screening Test Kit\u003c/b\u003e with high precision\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBased on the limitations of the two allergen screening tests, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee, therefore, developed the Serum Test Kit to Identify Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) caused by dust mites using Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG Subclass 1) using a laboratory method called ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay).\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee explained that \"Immunoglobulin G subclass One\" is one of the four subclasses of Immunoglobulin G in the immune systems of humans and animals, whose main function is to protect the body from allergies and pathogens. Assessing the level and proportion of each class of Immunoglobulin G can help to diagnose and monitor the immune response to various substances or infections in various forms in the body.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"The research team found that the \"immunoglobulin G subclass1\" is the primary class of \"immunoglobulin G\" with a high response rate to allergens in dogs with CAD.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDuring the course of the research, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee \u003cb\u003etested this test kit on 200 dogs\u003c/b\u003e at participating veterinary hospitals throughout Bangkok with satisfactory results, comparable to the effectiveness of the original two methods.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"While we don't have the best test kit yet, this is an easily accessible method for veterinarians, and it can be used continuously from diagnosis, monitoring, and end-of-treatment without hurting the dogs while being cost-effective,\" said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee. Articles about this innovative serum test kit to identify dust mite allergy in dogs have been published in three Q1 international journals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuidelines for the Care and Treatment of CAD\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCare and treatment of skin allergies in dogs is a complex process and should be supervised by a veterinarian to ensure proper care for the dogs in each household. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee summarises the guidelines for care as follows:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Remove allergens\u003c/b\u003e – For example, if the dog is allergic to dust, pollen, or dietary protein, the food must be reduced or removed from the dog's environment as much as possible to reduce exposure and immune response.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Feed the dog proper food\u003c/b\u003e that does not contain ingredients that can induce dog allergies to reduce the immune response.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Use immune-boosting substances\u003c/b\u003e such as vitamins and other supplements\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Boosting immunity can help reduce some of the allergies in dogs. A strong immunity can potentially strengthen the dog's tissues and immune system to reduce abnormal responses to allergens.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse medications and medical treatment\u003c/b\u003e. In case of severe allergies, the veterinarian may recommend the use of related medications such as steroids, anti-allergy drugs, antifungal drugs, antibiotics, and hair tonics to effectively control allergies. The owner is recommended to administer medication regularly.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkknpj2NpYwLCtolVp5M_JhzRh73GrYNpKkT0UBzrpPcF0lv1A0_OY7rjShKpPiXxX4oGAxzq0UyrHoXyRIBPvf4HCd35sK-OY0D-5XnSXin-80OQEsRRAQRokBdrUogAXMzhmomSvIIRbAzWTMVJtHgCI4Hb_JHgcjxYNrVx689oigf03Cv5BFlZwI3w/s845/Cleaning_regularly_to_minimise_risk_of_Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis%20-%20Chihuahua%20lies%20next%20to%20bucket,%20gloves.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"450\" data-original-width\u003d\"845\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkknpj2NpYwLCtolVp5M_JhzRh73GrYNpKkT0UBzrpPcF0lv1A0_OY7rjShKpPiXxX4oGAxzq0UyrHoXyRIBPvf4HCd35sK-OY0D-5XnSXin-80OQEsRRAQRokBdrUogAXMzhmomSvIIRbAzWTMVJtHgCI4Hb_JHgcjxYNrVx689oigf03Cv5BFlZwI3w/s16000/Cleaning_regularly_to_minimise_risk_of_Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis%20-%20Chihuahua%20lies%20next%20to%20bucket,%20gloves.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimise anything that may trigger an allergic reaction\u003c/b\u003e, such as washing bed linen, clothing, and household appliances thoroughly. Use mild shampoos to wash the dogs, and focus on general hygiene with proper exercise, proper feeding, and appropriate climate control.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCurrently, the Serum Test Kit to Identify Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) caused by dust mites using Immunoglobulin G1 (G subclass one) has already been patented. In the future, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee intends to develop this innovation into a paper-based, ATK-like test kit for convenience and easy detection of the allergy in one go, while being able to identify other canine allergies in addition to dust mites, such as pollen, food protein allergies, etc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMoreover, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee also plans to develop a vaccine, also known as Allergy Immunotherapy or Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy (ASI), as injections to treat allergies accurately!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, contact the Research Department, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Tel. \u003cb\u003e+66-2218-9440\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Chulalongkorn University\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eChulalongkorn University sets the standard as a university of innovations for society and is listed in the World's Top 100 Universities for Academic Reputation, in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSource: Chulalongkorn University, Media Release 9th August 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated Topics:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEnvironmental Allergies in Dogs: A Pain in the Skin\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/08/demodectic-mange-in-dogs-causes.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDemodectic Mange in Dogs: Causes \u0026amp; Treatment\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/05/the-role-of-food-allergies-in-your-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eThe Role of Food Allergies in your Dog's Ear Infections\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/12/cuvet-develops-stem-cell.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCUVET develops Stem Cell Transplantation Technology to treat Pet Diabetes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/2020254260981165911/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/new-serum-test-kit-to-identify-canine.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/2020254260981165911"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/2020254260981165911"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/new-serum-test-kit-to-identify-canine.html","title":"New Serum Test Kit to identify Canine Atopic Dermatitis"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6xgqU2_dTzAjNrnf5gRjYWQEdZJmU6j9IU0mO73xe95RDD_o-al4LCDxdtQE3R_H2Hp8CcPLH26ZDOM1yICwvHA_Tb4XRZXyYxPfK1cE1iIK-XxvQCaTtWlELI6hr-ZsCE713zvMIZJZ7y9P5icUPqRT0KmCidbzV4JJjDa7a1fzIrulA44hJO7rfb8/s72-c/Chula_Veterinary_Science_new_Serum_Allergen_Test_for_Canine_Atopic_Dermatitis_caused_by_dust_mites.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});