Fig. 1From: Longitudinal fecal microbiome and metabolite data demonstrate rapid shifts and subsequent stabilization after an abrupt dietary change in healthy adult dogsFecal characteristics, including fecal pH (A), fecal scores (B), and fecal dry matter (C) of dogs fed a high-fiber diet or protein-rich canned diet. *Mean values within time points that were different between diets (P < 0.05); #Mean values within time points that tended to be different between diets (P < 0.10). Fecal samples were scored according to a 5-point scale: 1 = hard, dry pellets, small hard mass; 2 = hard, formed, dry stool; remains firm and soft; 3 = soft, formed, and moist stool, retains shape; 4 = soft, unformed stool, assumes shape of container; and 5 = watery, liquid that can be pouredBack to article page