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What the Study Evaluated A study published in Veterinary dermatology in 2026 evaluated efficacy of Heat-Killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 Supplementation in Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis..

Key Findings Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease and has been associated with gut dysbiosis. To evaluate the efficacy of heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 (HK L-137), a postbiotic supplementation in managing cAD. Twelve client-owned dogs with cAD. A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded crossover trial. Dogs were divided into two groups (n = 6) and received oral HK L-137 or placebo once daily for 12 weeks. After a 2-we…