Previous studies have shown links between human gut bacteria and increased risk of a wide variety of diseases including diabetes, autism, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
It's possible that your dog can contract a wide variety of diseases from other dogs, but it's virtually impossible to predict which ones, if any, your dog will get. (professorshouse.com)
Note about alternative medicine for cats: If your veterinarian is open to using alternative treatments and nutritional supplementation, then a wider variety of disease management options become available to you. (cat-lovers-only.com)