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27. Herbs, Acupuncture, and the Gut-Brain Relationship in Pet Dementia
Is there anything you can do to help your pet with dementia? More than you might think! In this episode, Dr. Amanda shares stories, research, and treatment options that may help support brain health and improve some dementia-related symptoms in dogs and cats, including approaches you may not have heard of before.
She discusses:
The gut-brain connection and how the gut microbiome may relate to cognitive health
Studies exploring the connection between gut bacteria and dementia
Early research on fecal microbiome transplants in dogs
How traditional Chinese veterinary medicine looks at brain…
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