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SIBO in Pets: What Small-Intestinal Dysbiosis May Mean in Dogs, Cats, Horses and Small Mammals

Recurring diarrhoea, gas or weight loss in dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs can point to digestive imbalance. Learn why small-intestinal dysbiosis is usually a secondary problem, which tests may help and when veterinary care is urgent.

SIBO & the MMC: Why SIBO Often Comes Back Without Prokinetics

Treating bacterial overgrowth is only part of the solution. A healthy Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) helps clear food residues and bacteria from the small intestine between meals. Discover why impaired gut motility can contribute to recurring SIBO, how prokinetics may support the MMC, and which everyday habits can help promote healthy intestinal movement.

SIBO and Kombucha: Why the Trendy Drink Often Makes Bacterial Overgrowth Worse

Kombucha is widely promoted as a gut-friendly fermented drink. However, its residual sugar, live microorganisms, organic acids, and histamine may aggravate bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms in people with SIBO. This article explains when it is best to avoid kombucha and how to reintroduce it carefully after successful SIBO treatment.

SIBO and Sugar: Why Can Sugar Make Your Small-Intestinal Symptoms Worse?

Sugar can quickly aggravate SIBO symptoms—but not all types of sugar affect the gut in the same way. Discover which sweeteners may be better tolerated, which ones are best avoided, and what a lower-sugar diet can look like in everyday life.

SIBO Treatment Without Antibiotics: Natural Approaches for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth?