A Dietary Supplement Supporting the Resolution of Acute Diarrhea in Dogs

(1) Background: Acute diarrhea is a frequent clinical manifestation in dogs, often involving dysbiosis and mucosal barrier impairment. This study evaluated the efficacy of Florentero Complex® (Candioli S.r.l.), a multi-targeted dietary supplement combining probiotics, prebiotics, and antioxidant components, in supporting the recovery of dogs with acute diarrhea. (2) Methods: In a randomized, controlled trial, 28 client-owned dogs presenting with acute diarrhea for 3–4 days were assigned to either a Treated Group (TRT: standard commercial diet plus supplement) or a Control Group (CTR: standard commercial diet alone) for 7 days. Daily defecation frequency (nDEF), fecal score (FS), and inflammatory markers (fecal cytology and C-reactive protein) were monitored throughout the study. (3) Results: Both groups showed a reduction in nDEF over time, with no significant difference observed between groups. However, a significant intergroup difference in FS was observed, with the supplemented dogs showing a faster and more pronounced improvement in stool consistency than the CTR. Fecal cytology and serum CRP levels also showed a trend toward reduced inflammation in the TRT group. (4) Conclusions: Florentero Complex® appears to provide nutritional support that improves clinical signs and stool quality beyond standard dietary management alone.

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Veterinary Sciences
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2026-08-20
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https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13080837
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Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
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A Dietary Supplement Supporting the Resolution of Acute Diarrhea in Dogs

Giorgia Meineri, Natascia Bruni, Francesca Perondi, Alice Melocchi et al.
Veterinary Sciences
Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
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A Dietary Supplement Supporting the Resolution of Acute Diarrhea in Dogs

Giorgia Meineri, Natascia Bruni, Francesca Perondi, Alice Melocchi, Elisa Martello, Raffaella Adami, Lucia Zema
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(1) Background: Acute diarrhea is a frequent clinical manifestation in dogs, often involving dysbiosis and mucosal barrier impairment. This study evaluated the efficacy of Florentero Complex® (Candioli S.r.l.), a multi-targeted dietary supplement combining probiotics, prebiotics, and antioxidant components, in supporting the recovery of dogs with acute diarrhea. (2) Methods: In a randomized, controlled trial, 28 client-owned dogs presenting with acute diarrhea for 3–4 days were assigned to either a Treated Group (TRT: standard commercial diet plus supplement) or a Control Group (CTR: standard commercial diet alone) for 7 days. Daily defecation frequency (nDEF), fecal score (FS), and inflammatory markers (fecal cytology and C-reactive protein) were monitored throughout the study. (3) Results: Both groups showed a reduction in nDEF over time, with no significant difference observed between groups. However, a significant intergroup difference in FS was observed, with the supplemented dogs showing a faster and more pronounced improvement in stool consistency than the CTR. Fecal cytology and serum CRP levels also showed a trend toward reduced inflammation in the TRT group. (4) Conclusions: Florentero Complex® appears to provide nutritional support that improves clinical signs and stool quality beyond standard dietary management alone.

Veterinary SciencesVol. 13(8)
University of Pisa (IT), University of Nottingham (GB), University of Milan (IT), Candiolo Cancer Institute (IT), University of Turin (IT)
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Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
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