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The oral microbiome is an exciting and expanding field of research, writes Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD. He is looking to understand the role of the microbiome in the alteration of functional and metabolic pathways associated with the diseased states as results from Basepaws testing is analyzed.
Basepaws Dental Health Testing has gathered oral samples from thousands of cats and will soon be exploring dogs to study the link between the oral microbiome and halitosis, periodontal diseases and tooth resorption.
Source: DVM 360, March 23, 2022. Link. The community of microbial residents, the microbiome, are after the gut, the second largest microbial community.
The genome is the complete set of DNA in our patient’s bodies.” – Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD
INSIGHTS: Knowing this research is forthcoming and promising is a good reason to continue working with pet owners to provide oral care at home before seeking professional care <Link>.