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What’s in the name? Classification systems and how we classify bacteria
Every known creature on Earth has a place and a name in a (relatively) simple…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: actinomycetes
Members of the phylum play an important role in nature, mainly by breaking down organic…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: Bacteroides
Your dog has a lot in his intestines, more than the pillow or shoes they…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: Fusobacterium
Fusobacterium is a relic of your dog's meat-eating ancestors. The bacteria in this phylum thrive…
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Why gut diversity is critical to your dog’s health
Bacterial diversity is considered a marker for assessing the gut health of our dogs. The…
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Uncover the mysteries inside your dog’s intestines
Did you know that there are more bacteria on Earth than stars in the sky?…
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Carbohydrates, protein, and gut health: F/B ratio
The phylum Bacteroides and Firmicutes are the two most abundant bacterial groups (phylums) commonly found…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: Proteobacteria
This is the most diverse phylum of bacteria known to the scientific community and can…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: the firmicutes phylum
This is one of the three most common gates in a dog's intestines, along with…
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Know your dog’s gut bacteria: Fusobacterium
If you've read any of our other articles, you know how important fiber is to…