Human-like associations between gut microbiome composition and inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests a link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the gut microbiome in humans. Dogs are a valuable model for ADHD research, as their gut microbiome more closely resembles the human gut microbiome in composition and functional overlap compared to rodent models. This study investigated potential associations between dogs' ADHD-related traits and gut microbiome composition/diversity. We assessed inattention, Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and related functional impairments of 164 family dogs using the validated Dog ADHD and Functional Rating Scale, and analysed bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences from their faecal samples to assess the gut microbiome composition.

Results

Higher relative abundance of members of the family Prevotellaceae

SUBMITTER: Salamon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661682 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature