PSV-B-29 Late-Breaking: Comparisons of Practices of Raw Diet Versus Kibble Diet Dog Owners

An increasing number of pet owners feed raw meat-based diets (RD) to their dogs. Reasons include food safety concerns and the belief that feeding RD improves the overall health of dogs. However, it is unknown if owners that chose to feed RD also elect alternative healthcare and management strategies compared to owners that feed commercial kibble (CK). A survey was created to investigate differences in strategies between owners that feed RD versus CK. The survey was distributed via Qualtrics through social media, veterinary clinics, and food cooperatives. Participants were asked questions to determine demographics, feeding practices, and management decisions. Data were separated into the two populations, reported by frequency, and compared using Fisher’s exact test with P < .05 considered significant. A total of 1,249 participants completed the survey. Owners of RD dogs more commonly had intact dogs (RD 42.7% vs KB = 28.7%, P < 0.0001) or chose to spay/neuter after 1 year of age (RD = 55%, KB = 47.8%, P = 0.02). CK and RD owners differed in preventative medicine strategies. RD owners were more likely to not vaccinate for DHPP (n = 296; 52%) compared to only 16.7% (n = 111, P < 0.0001) of CK owners. However, RD owners used antibody titer tests to monitor immunity (n = 234, 46.8%) much more frequently compared to CK owners (n = 86;13.4%, P < 0.0001). RD owners were less likely (P < 0.0001) to vaccinate for Bordetella, (a non-core vaccine; n = 356; 62%) compared to CK (n = 218; 32.9%). More CK owners had their dog(s) on heartworm prevention, compared to RF (CK= 79%; RF = 62% P < 0.0001) and provided chemical or prescription flea/tick medication for their dog(s) (RD = 57% vs CK = 83%; P < 0.0001). The results of this survey support differences in management between owners that feed RD compared to CK.

Effect of Mediterranean diet versus low caloric diet on rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

Background Rheumatoid arthritis Is a systemic connective tissue disease affecting predominantly joints. The disease develops in a course of autoimmune inflammatory process triggered by environmental factors in genetically predisposed person .One such environmental factors is the diet . A basic explanation of a low calorie diet is described as a diet that provides fewer than 1,200 calories per day. .Low calorie diets are known for getting individuals mind excited about losing the weight without the actual motivation to exercise. The Mediterranean diet is not a single prescribed diet, but rather a general food-based eating pattern, which is marked by local and cultural differences throughout the Mediterranean region.Diet is generally characterized by a high intake of plant-based foods (e.g. fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, and cereals) and olive oil. Also it is characterized by moderate intake of fish and poultry, and low intakes of dairy products (mostly yoghurt and cheese), red and processed meats, and sweets. Objectives To assess the effect of Mediterranean diet versus low caloric diet on disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis Patient and methods The present study included 30 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed according to 2010 ACR\EULAR criteria every patient is subjected to full clinical examination ;BMI DAS28, CDAI, laboratory investigations, ESR, CRP, CBC, lipid profile, ALT, AST and serum creatinine. Patients were randomly assigned into one of two groups ; group 1 included 15 patients who received low caloric diet and group 2 included 15 patients who received Mediterranean diet for 6 weeks to be reassessed at the end of study. Results Both groups ;low caloric diet group and Mediterranean diet had significant improvement on BMI, number of tender joints, DAS and CDAI mHAQ, ESR CRP,TC p < 0.05 There was non significant change between both groups as regard previously mentioned parameters however regarding percent of change between both groups. There was significant difference regarding only BMI with more reduction in group 2 versus group 1 Conclusion both regimens are effective in lowering RA activity. Both have positive impacts on quality of life of RA patients,

Differential Effects of Western and Mediterranean-Type Diets on Gut Microbiota: A Metagenomics and Metabolomics Approach

Our aim was to determine the effect of diet on gut microbiota, digestive function and sensations, using an integrated clinical, metagenomics and metabolomics approach. We conducted a cross-over, randomised study on the effects of a Western-type diet versus a fibre-enriched Mediterranean diet. In 20 healthy men, each diet was administered for 2 weeks preceded by a 2-week washout diet. The following outcomes were recorded: (a) number of anal gas evacuations; (b) digestive sensations; (c) volume of gas evacuated after a probe meal; (d) colonic content by magnetic resonance imaging; (e) gut microbiota taxonomy and metabolic functions by shotgun sequencing of faecal samples; (f) urinary metabolites using untargeted metabolomics. As compared to a Western diet, the Mediterranean diet was associated with (i) higher number of anal gas evacuations, (ii) sensation of flatulence and borborygmi, (iii) larger volume of gas after the meal and (iv) larger colonic content. Despite the relatively little difference in microbiota composition between both diets, microbial metabolism differed substantially, as shown by urinary metabolite profiles and the abundance of microbial metabolic pathways. The effects of the diet were less evident in individuals with robust microbiotas (higher beta-diversity). To conclude, healthy individuals tolerate dietary changes with minor microbial modifications at the composition level but with remarkable variation in microbial metabolism.