Characterization of intestinal microbiota in normal weight and overweight Border Collie and Labrador Retriever dogs.

ABSTRACT: Obesity in dogs is an emerging issue that affects canine health and well-being. Its development is ascribed to several factors, including genetic predisposition and dietary management, and recent evidence suggests that intestinal microbiota may be involved as well. Previous works have shown obesity to be linked to significant changes in gut microbiota composition in humans and mice, but only limited information is available on the role played by canine gut microbiota. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate whether composition of canine faecal microbiota may be influenced by overweight condition and breed. All the enrolled companion dogs were young adults, intact, healthy, and fed commercial extruded pet food; none had received antibiotics, probiotics or immunosuppressant drug

SUBMITTER: Morelli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9163050 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature