Synbiotic action: Combining probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibre to support companion animal health

Presented by Julie K. Spears, PhD

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. True or False. In companion animals, bacteria begin colonizing the gut within hours of birth. *
2. Probiotics function by: *
3. Which fact regarding Enterococcus faecium SF68® is false? *
4. Which of the following is not a feature of an effective prebiotic? *
5. The 2009 Lappin study looked at the effect of E. faecium SF68® on cats with known herpes virus. What were they measuring to assess if the probiotic was beneficial or not? *
6. True or False. Psyllium can prevent both constipation and diarrhea. *
7. Which statement regarding synbiotics is true? *
8. Studies have shown all of the following regarding the combination of E faecium SF68® and psyllium, except: *
9. The 2002 Weese et al. study concluded that many probiotics: *
10. The synbiotic containing E. faecium SF68® and psyllium, has been shown to __________________ in adult Alaskan sled dogs: *