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  • Microbiome Research

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  • Microbiota and microbiome, encompassing microorganisms and their genes, exist in symbiosis with hosts, impacting health and disease.
  • High-throughput sequencing has advanced the study of microbial communities across various species, including dogs.
  • Dogs host distinct microbial communities at different body sites (skin, gut, etc.), with research intensifying recently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on canine microbial communities.
  • To explore the function and implications of these communities in disease development.
  • To investigate potential interactions among different microbial communities in dogs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on canine microbiota.
  • Analysis of factors influencing microbial community composition (age, breed, environment, diet).
  • Exploration of the link between microbial dysbiosis and canine medical conditions.

Main Results:

  • Canine microbial communities are site-specific and influenced by intrinsic (age, breed) and extrinsic (environment, diet) factors.
  • Alterations in microbiota, termed dysbiosis, are implicated in various canine medical conditions.
  • Early-life modulation of gut microbiota, particularly in puppies, is more effective for long-term gut health.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the canine microbiome is crucial for developing preventative health strategies.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate microbial community interactions and their role in canine health and disease.
  • Targeted interventions based on microbiome knowledge hold promise for improving canine well-being.