Aesops Veterinary Care

12/03/2023

The Aesops telephone number
(204-487-4744) has now been restored.
Thank you for your patience.

11/18/2023

AESOPS ALERT-November 18, 2023

Unfortunately, the Aesops telephone number (204-487-4744) has been down for a few days. Please phone St. Vital Veterinary Hospital at: (204-253-2668) until MTS has fixed the Aesops phone number. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

11/14/2023

Dr. Lea Stogdale is at Aesops Vet Care Mondays and Thursdays during November and December 2023, and will be away during January 2024.

Dr. Kris Dyck continues to be at Aesops Monday through Thursday. Dr. Dyck will be away from the Clinic December 22nd through January 5th, 2024

03/20/2023

Feeding Puppies and Growing Dogs to Reduce Chronic Intestinal Problems

Feeding puppies and young dogs (2-18 months of age) non-processed meat-based diets and adding human food were protective against the development of chronic intestinal problems in adult dogs. This is the finding of an epidemiological study in Finland, just published in the prestigious journal “Nature: Scientific Reports.” Especially protective was the addition of raw bones (including the cartilage such as knuckle bones, necks and backs), people food in the form of table scraps, and blueberries. In contrast, feeding dry dog food or “kibble,” which is an ultra-processed, carbohydrate-based diet, and rawhides were significant risk factors for long term gut problems (chronic enteropathies) in adult dogs.

The complete article can be accessed at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-27866-z

This study concludes that the best diet to reduce the later onset of chronic intestinal problems is to feed puppies and growing dogs a raw or minimally processed meat-based diet with some human food. Giving raw bones with cartilage (knuckle bones, necks, backs, and carcasses) and blueberries more than twice a week is also beneficial. Reducing the frequency of highly processed diet items such a dry dog food, dog cookies, and rawhides is advisable. Home-cooked diets were associated with neither a protective nor a causative development of chronic gut dysfunction later in dogs’ lives.

10/29/2022

F***l Transplants or F***l Microbiota Transplantation

If your dog or cat has chronic gastro-intestinal problems or behavioral issues or refractory overweight, they may benefit from F***l Microbiota Transplantation. This can be done by you, giving the f***l supplement by mouth. Here is some information for you to consider.

F***l Microbiota Transplantation is not just probiotics. F***s includes bacteria (as do probiotics), fungi, viruses and other factors that interact in complex ways for normal gut function.

F***l Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) is a natural approach to such problems as: Gastro-intestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, soft stool +/- blood or mucus, or diarrhea. Behavioral issues including stress, anxiety, anti-social behavior or aggression. Refractory overweight or obesity that has not responded to appropriate food restriction. There are various criteria and tests required before FMT are likely to be indicated.

F***l transplants can be done by oral administration by the owner at home. The f***s MUST be sourced from a pet that is – Healthy and disease-free.

If you would like to discuss FMT, please phone for a half hour appointment with Dr Lea Stogdale at Ph 204-487-4788. We require all relevant information about previous vet visits and laboratory test results, foods (past and present), supplements and medications that your pet has received and is currently getting. This includes the food, treats, chews and supplements.

Additional information about F***l Microbiota Transplantation (FMT): Major factors that affect the normal gut flora include diet, disease and medications (especially antibiotics). Dysbiosis (an abnormal balance of micro-organisms) results in gastro-intestinal problems, behavioural issues or weight control challenges.

Here are some web sites and references that are informative:

General articles:

https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/what-f***l-transplant-dogs-and-cats

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/f***l-transplant-is-it-right-for-your-dog/

Most recent and scientific article (that is also readable):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/

Note that f***l transplants can be given to dogs and cats, orally (not just by re**al e***a) and without prior medication or purging.

Cautions with F***l Microbiota Transplantation

There are no guarantees that this will solve your pet’s problem. Repeated doses may be required in some pets, probably at monthly intervals. The dog or cat source of the f***s must not be infected with parasites or pathogens. The dog or cat source of the f***s must have a friendly character and good body condition. There are no guarantees that this will solve your pet’s problem.

Commercial on-line option...

https://doggybiome.com/

This is a reputable company with positive results in some pets using capsules.

Developed by AnimalBiome our science-backed DoggyBiome products for dogs - Test, Restore, and Maintain your dog's gut health and overall health. An imbalanced gut may be causing your dog's symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and itchy skin.