Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats
In the literature, there are several studies showing the effects of different probiotic administrations in dogs, while there is limited information about their effects in cats. Furthermore, there are no studies that examined the effects of the probiotic strain <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i>...
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| description | In the literature, there are several studies showing the effects of different probiotic administrations in dogs, while there is limited information about their effects in cats. Furthermore, there are no studies that examined the effects of the probiotic strain <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> on cats’ welfare, especially considering a specific breed. In this study, the effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 on body weight, body condition score (BCS), and fecal parameters (fecal score and fecal moisture) of healthy Persian cats were assessed; additionally, a microbiological analysis was carried out to quantify bacterial species like <i>Escherichia coli</i> (for the total coliform count) and Lactobacilli. The administration of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 showed no alteration in the body weight and body condition score of Persian cats. The fecal moisture decreased at the end of the study and the values of fecal score were improved. Moreover, at the end of the study period, an increase in <i>Lactobacilli</i> (<i>p</i> > 0.001) was observed. The data collected report the ability of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 to improve fecal quality parameters in healthy adult Persian cats, leading to an increase in <i>Lactobacilli</i> and a reduction in total coliforms. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e499cdfd0e554f0b81350bbfdc8b12632024-02-23T15:37:15ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812024-02-011126110.3390/vetsci11020061Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian CatsBenedetta Belà0Daniele Di Simone1Giulia Pignataro2Isa Fusaro3Alessandro Gramenzi4Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Piano d’Accio, 64100 Teramo, ItalyDepartment of Economics and Finance, University of Bari, Largo Abbazia Santa Scolastica 53, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Piano d’Accio, 64100 Teramo, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Piano d’Accio, 64100 Teramo, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Piano d’Accio, 64100 Teramo, ItalyIn the literature, there are several studies showing the effects of different probiotic administrations in dogs, while there is limited information about their effects in cats. Furthermore, there are no studies that examined the effects of the probiotic strain <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> on cats’ welfare, especially considering a specific breed. In this study, the effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 on body weight, body condition score (BCS), and fecal parameters (fecal score and fecal moisture) of healthy Persian cats were assessed; additionally, a microbiological analysis was carried out to quantify bacterial species like <i>Escherichia coli</i> (for the total coliform count) and Lactobacilli. The administration of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 showed no alteration in the body weight and body condition score of Persian cats. The fecal moisture decreased at the end of the study and the values of fecal score were improved. Moreover, at the end of the study period, an increase in <i>Lactobacilli</i> (<i>p</i> > 0.001) was observed. The data collected report the ability of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 to improve fecal quality parameters in healthy adult Persian cats, leading to an increase in <i>Lactobacilli</i> and a reduction in total coliforms.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/2/61probioticfecal qualityintestinal microbiotaPersian cats |
| spellingShingle | Benedetta Belà Daniele Di Simone Giulia Pignataro Isa Fusaro Alessandro Gramenzi Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats Veterinary Sciences probiotic fecal quality intestinal microbiota Persian cats |
| title | Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats |
| title_full | Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats |
| title_fullStr | Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats |
| title_short | Effects of <i>L. reuteri</i> NBF 2 DSM 32264 Consumption on the Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Fecal Parameters, and Intestinal Microbiota of Healthy Persian Cats |
| title_sort | effects of i l reuteri i nbf 2 dsm 32264 consumption on the body weight body condition score fecal parameters and intestinal microbiota of healthy persian cats |
| topic | probiotic fecal quality intestinal microbiota Persian cats |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/2/61 |
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