Pro-, Pre-, Syn- and Postbiotics

Abstract

Pro-, pre-, syn- and postbiotics show a vast potential in curing, treating and preventing systemic and local disease and aiding the reduction of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance occurrence. Nowadays, dogs and cats are not only pets, but family members, whose health is of great importance. This has led to growing interest in companion animal health. Pro-, pre-, syn- and postbiotics are powerful treatment tools for health modulation in dogs and cats, which is why this thesis summarises their definitions, health benefits, risks, and technological advances and discusses newest research in this field.