Abstract: Compositions and methods from providing a digestive health benefit to a canine include the use of a prebiotic fiber blend comprising pumpkin, inulin, and, optionally, psyllium.

Abstract: Compositions and methods from providing a digestive health benefit to a feline include the use of a prebiotic fiber blend comprising pumpkin, inulin, and, optionally, wheat bran aleurone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of determining the efficacy of a weight loss diet for a canine, the method comprising analyzing a serum or plasma sample from the canine for a biomarker before and after administration of the weight loss diet, wherein the biomarker is selected from the group consisting of 3-methylhistidine, 1-methylhistidine, and a combination thereof, and determining the weight loss diet is efficacious if the amount of the biomarker has decreased.

Abstract: A method of improving microbiome within an animal can include administering to the animal a composition containing a probiotic and psyllium. The probiotic has at least one of any suitable strain or subspecies of Enterococcus. Compositions containing a probiotic and psyllium are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method of improving microbiome within an animal can comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising a probiotic and psyllium, wherein the probiotic comprises at least one of any suitable strain or subspecies of Enterococcus. Compositions containing a probiotic and psyllium are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a health benefit in an animal comprising administering a food composition to the animal, wherein the food composition comprises: from about 25% to about 60% protein, from about 15% to about 45% fat, and from about 5% to about 25% carbohydrate, where the caloric contribution ratio of protein to carbohydrate ranges from 3.5:1 to 2.5:1, the caloric contribution ratio of fat to carbohydrate ranges from 2.5:1 to 1.5:1, and the caloric contribution ratio of protein to fat ranges from 3:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a health benefit in an animal comprising administering a food composition to the animal, where the food composition comprises protein, fat, carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, and isoflavones; where the protein to carbohydrate is in a ratio ranging from 3.5:1 to 2.5:1 by weight as fed.

Abstract: A method of improving microbiome within an animal can comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising a probiotic and psyllium, wherein the probiotic comprises at least one of any suitable strain or subspecies of Enterococcus. Compositions containing a probiotic and psyllium are also provided herein.