Dr. Jan Suchodolski: Pet Microbiota and Well-being | Ep. 17

Proper nutrition profoundly impacts pets' microbiota, offering fertile ground for fresh insights and new paradigms in their health and treatment. Dr. Jan Suchodolski, a foremost expert in pet microbiota, shares his journey and explores the intricate relationship between microbiota and pet well-being in this episode. He introduces the concept of a "healthy" microbiome and envisions a potential gut health staging system, shedding light on how understanding microbiota responses to various conditions aids in disease diagnosis and treatment. His groundbreaking research opens new treatment avenues and deepens our comprehension of diseases, including chronic and acute GI conditions. "Understanding the balance between health and disease in the microbiome is crucial for effective intervention." What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:15) Introduction (07:43) Health vs. illness in microbiota(11:11) The irreversibility of chronic dysbiosis(13:35) Importance of the microbiome(16:00) Understanding the robust and dynamic nature of the microbiome(35:03) The potential of probiotics and postbiotics(43:22) The final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Jan SuchodolskiExperience:Current: Professor at the Texas A&M UniversityBackground:Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology (Texas A&M University)DVM in Veterinary Medicine (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna)Connect with the guest!The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Trouw Nutrition* Kemin- ProAmpac- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Pet Food Science PodcastLinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast