Effect of Enterococcus Faecium Strain SF68 on Gastrointestinal Signs and Fecal Microbiome in Cats Administered Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

Some cats develop vomiting or diarrhea during administration of some antibiotics like amoxicillin-clavulanate but how often this occurs and the severity of disease is generally unknown. In people, one of the accepted indications for the use of probiotics is to attempt and lessen antibiotic associated diarrhea. Enterococcus faecium strain SF68 (SF68; Purina ® ProPlan® Veterinary Diets; FortiFloraTM Probiotic Supplement) is a commercially available probiotic available in many countries that has been shown to lessen diarrhea rates in cats housed in animal shelters.

Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. Torres-Henderson, S. Summers, J. Suchodolski, M.R. Lappin Source Type: research