Characterization of oral microbiota in 6-8-month-old small breed dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periodontitis is the most common oral disease in dogs, and its progression and severity are influenced by risk factors, such as age and body size. Recent studies have assessed the canine oral microbiota in relation to different stages of periodontitis and niches within the oral cavity. However, knowledge of the bacterial composition at different ages and body sizes, especially in puppies, is limited. This study aimed to characterize the oral microbiota in the healthy gingiva of small breed puppies using next-generation sequencing. Additionally, we assessed the impact of dental care practices and the presence of retained deciduous teeth on the oral microbiota.

Results

In this study, plaque samples were collected from the gingival margin of 20 small breed puppies (a

SUBMITTER: Morita M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature