Vet Podcast By The Vetgurus

News Brendan rambles on about the Clarius wireless veterinary ultrasound machine. Main Topic: Pro and Prebiotic use in Rabbits It's a controversial topic this week: the value and use of probiotics and prebiotics in rabbits. Strap in, listen in.. and send us an email with your thoughts and comments to VetGurus@gmail.com Definitions from Wikipedia: Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.[1] The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can alter the composition of organisms in the gut microbiome. Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted with claims that they provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora. Probiotics are considered generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and unwanted side effects in rare cases. There is some evidence that probiotics are beneficial for some conditions, but there is little evi