407: The microbiome through the early life In puppies and kittens

407: The microbiome through the early life In puppies and kittens

May 12, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 407

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The episode discusses the importance of microbiome development in neonatal puppies and kittens.

You can register for Fetch Encore here today! On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emmanuel Fontaine DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR , discuss the importance of microbiome development in neonatal puppies and kittens. Throughout the episode, the duo unpacks how puppies and kittens inherit their mother’s microbiome, why C-sections and weaning can disrupt that process, how colostrum, nutrition, and smart hygiene can set the stage for lifelong health, and more.

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