Sentences with phrase «for bacterial overgrowth»

Too much hydrogen, methane or both is a positive test for bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine.

The facial and nasal skin folds of these breeds collect the moisture, wick it along the hair, and provide a favorable environment for bacterial overgrowth.

It is theorized that either chronic inflammation on the lining of the small intestine, or slower motility within the small intestine, or both, sets the stage for bacterial overgrowth.

Managing exocrine pancreatic insufficiency involves a five - pronged approach that includes supplementation with digestive enzymes missing from the dog's pancreas, feeding the dog 150 percent of her usual rations, treatment for bacterial overgrowth in the gut that results from the disease, cobalamin supplementation, and a low - fiber diet.

«When a pet has chronic dry mouth, this sets up an oral environment for bacterial overgrowth, as well as plaque accumulation,» Brown says.