Sophia Rudolph

What is the effect of incorporating synbiotics (combined probiotics + prebiotics) into commercial dog diets on nutrient absorption and intestinal health?

Started July 1, 2025

Abstract or project description

Outline : Explaining literature review [ What is the effect of incorporating synbiotics (combined probiotics + prebiotics) into commercial dog diets on nutrient absorption and intestinal health? ] Background: Explaining the Bigwords - Synbiotics - pre and probiotics- Commercial Dogdiets - Nutrient Absorption - GI tract - GI health and overall health. The importance of you project( why did you choose this topic and how will it benefit ? ) Species Group - Canine - German Shepherds - Your working dogs Significance of German Shepherds and their Diseases ( common diseases ) Diet and GI , where you draw on history Commercial Diets Synbiotics ( explain them in detail ) - draw inference from humans Different diets( balanced , raw ,,,, ) Your purpose - why commercial food and why synbiotics ( this is where we need other studies to set the grounds and foundation of your project A small hint on your definition for quality of life based on the animal and their job and their definition. Significance of your project [ why german shepherds are important / why is this important to you] The importance of synbiotics [drawing reference form human studies]

Diagnostic, treatment, and recovery approaches for equine osteoarthritis

Started June 14, 2023

Abstract or project description

Equine osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that can lead to lameness in horses. This review covers up-to-date diagnostics, treatment, and recovery approaches. There are several diagnostic methods for equine osteoarthritis that are available, including a gait analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonographic tools, and radiographic tools. Additionally, there is an escalating treatment paradigm, with therapies including oral joint supplements, physical therapy, and, importantly, hock injections, which are explored in greater detail. The level of escalation is explored based on diagnostic results. The background of each treatment is also explained thoroughly and explains how each of them affects the joints. Overall, this review finds that many existing treatment methods are effective at improving equine joint function.