Ruminococcus species

Ruminococcus species refers to a group of gut bacteria that help break down fibre and resistant starch, which are parts of food that the dog cannot fully digest on its own. This makes them important for fibre fermentation, stool formation, and the production of substances that support the intestinal lining. Balanced Ruminococcus levels can indicate that the gut microbiome is helping process harder to digest carbohydrates. Changes in this group may reflect shifts in fibre intake, stool consistency, gas production, or overall gut balance.

Bacterias