Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterium that can normally be found in the intestines of dogs. In balanced amounts, it may be part of the normal gut microbiome. This marker is mainly relevant because Enterococcus faecalis can become more noticeable when the usual bacterial balance is disturbed, for example after digestive stress, diet changes, or shifts in the gut environment. Higher levels may be associated with softer stool, gas, mucus in stool, or changes in stool quality. Its presence alone does not necessarily mean that it is affecting the gut, but increased levels may help show that the bacterial balance in the gut has shifted.

Bacterias