Clostridium perfringens

Clostridium perfringens is a bacterium commonly found in the canine intestine. It can be part of the normal gut flora, but some strains can produce toxins, which are harmful substances that may irritate or damage the gut lining. Higher levels may be more meaningful when toxin related activity, digestive signs, or a disrupted microbiome pattern are also present. When Clostridium perfringens affects the gut, it is mainly associated with diarrhoea, mucus in stool, increased stool frequency, abdominal discomfort, or signs of large bowel irritation, meaning irritation in the lower part of the intestine. Levels of Clostridium perfringens can help show whether this toxin associated bacterium is increased in the dog’s gut profile and how the finding fits together with digestive signs, toxin testing when available, and the wider microbiome pattern.

Bacterias