In this episode with Professor Caroline Mansfield, we discuss the use of antibiotics during the critical developmental window of puppies and kittens and the impact in long term risk of skin allergic disease and behaviour.

Topics discussed include:
What is the critical developmental window and what body systems it can affect and impact?
The link between the microbiome and its role in shaping the immune system in puppies and kittens.
Evidence in the use of antibiotics early in life in children and how it can affect the incidence of asthma and allergic skin disease.  
The impact of metronidazole and how it can alter the microbiome.
Professor Caroline discusses a study linking antibiotic use and atopic dermatitis and behavioural issues in dogs.
Professor Mansfield gives her expert advice to pet parents on how to support the immune and gastrointestinal systems during their pet's developmental window.
Clarifying the misconceptions on antibiotics, allergic and immune mediated disease. 
What is the latest research in this area of the critical developmental window and the impact of antibiotics?

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In this episode with Professor Caroline Mansfield, we discuss the use of antibiotics during the critical developmental window of puppies and kittens and the impact in long term risk of skin allergic disease and behaviour.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>What is the critical developmental window and what body systems it can affect and impact?</li>
<li>The link between the microbiome and its role in shaping the immune system in puppies and kittens.</li>
<li>Evidence in the use of antibiotics early in life in children and how it can affect the incidence of asthma and allergic skin disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The impact of metronidazole and how it can alter the microbiome.</li>
<li>Professor Caroline discusses a study linking antibiotic use and atopic dermatitis and behavioural issues in dogs.</li>
<li>Professor Mansfield gives her expert advice to pet parents on how to support the immune and gastrointestinal systems during their pet's developmental window.</li>
<li>Clarifying the misconceptions on antibiotics, allergic and immune mediated disease.&nbsp;</li>
<li>What is the latest research in this area of the critical developmental window and the impact of antibiotics?</li>
</ul>
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The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

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In this episode with Professor Caroline Mansfield we discuss the use of antibiotics during the critical developmental window of puppy and kittens and the impact in long term risk of skin allergic disease and behaviour.