K Scahill, L R Jessen, C Prior, D Singleton, F Foroutan, A A Ferran, C Arenas, C R Bjørnvad, E Lavy, F Allerton, J S Weese, K Allenspach, L Guardabassi, S Unterer, T Bodnárová, U Windahl, M L Brennan, M Werner
Systemic antimicrobial treatments are commonly prescribed to dogs with acute diarrhoea, while nutraceuticals (prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics) are frequently administered as an alternative treatment. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of antimicrobials and nutraceutical preparations for treatment of canine acute diarrhoea (CAD). The results of this study will be used to create evidence-based treatment guidelines. PICOs (population, intervention, comparator, and outcome) were generated by a multidisciplinary expert panel taking into account opinions from stakeholders (general practitioners and dog owners)...
December 2, 2023: Veterinary Journal