Submitted protocols are reviewed by both the Clinical Protocol Review Committee (LSU SVM Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences) and LSU’s Institutional Animal and Care Use Committee (IACUC) with the intent to ensure that welfare and confidentiality matters are observed. These reviews are patterned on “Good Clinical Practices” for conduct of clinical trials in human medicine.
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What if adding dietary fiber to a dog’s diet can protect them from the negative effects of antibiotics?
Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to help protect a dog's gut health while taking antibiotics? We are studying whether adding a dietary fiber to a dog's diet and giving fecal transplantation can reduce some of the unwanted effects antibiotics may have on the intestinal microbiome and overall health. By participating, your dog can help advance veterinary research that may improve the way veterinarians support dogs during and after antibiotic treatment.
We are looking for healthy dogs to take part in this study. Participation involves collecting stool, blood, and urine samples at scheduled visits so our team can monitor how the body and gut microbiome respond.
In addition to contributing to important research, participants receive free bloodwork and urinalysis, approximately $50 worth of fiber supplement, and $100 compensation upon completion of the study. Every enrolled dog helps us learn more about how we can support canine health, bringing us one step closer to developing better strategies for dogs that need antibiotic treatment in the future.
Join the Journey: Help Advance Research for Healthier Dogs Worldwide!
The association between chronic passive lead and cadmium exposure and atopic dermatitis in dogs – a preliminary study.
Heavy metals are present throughout the ecosystem. Heavy metal exposure is associated
with a wide variety of health effects in humans and nowadays has become an important
health concern. In humans, allergies have been associated with heavy metal exposure.
Canine and human allergies share many similarities; therefore, the goal of our study
is to see if there is an association between heavy metals exposure and skin allergies
in dogs.
We are seeking healthy (non-allergic) dog participants. Sampling is not painful and
does not require sedation. At the visit, swab samples will be taken from various areas
on the body. As well as 2 teaspoons of blood.
Thank you for helping advance research that will improve the lives of dogs worldwide!
If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. McInnis and Dr. Apostolopoulos at navdlab@lsu.edu
This trial consists of osteopathic treatments combined with DA2P (distemper, adenovirus type-2, and parvovirus) vaccine.
Osteopathy is a holistic and manual therapy that aims to rebalance all structures in the body, making it more efficient. It is a very popular preventive and palliative therapy for humans and animals in Europe.
Our research aims to determine if osteopathic manipulation can boost the puppies’ specific defense when combined with classic administration of DA2P vaccine.
Puppies will need to be brought in every 3 weeks for vaccine boosters and one last visit 4 weeks after the last vaccine for a total of 5 visits over 91 days.
Nancy Welborn, DVM (LSU 1990), Associate Professor of Community Practice
Anais Musso, AO, Clinical Instructor of Animal Osteopathy
