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Decoding the Gut Microbiome in Companion Animals: Impacts and Innovations
Harsh Shah1, Mithil Trivedi1, Tejas Gurjar1
1TREE Lab, Department of Biomedical and Life Sciences, School of Science, Navrachana University, Vadodara 391410, India.
Microorganisms
|September 28, 2024
Summary
Companion animals
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Microbiology
- Animal Health
Background:
- Companion animals are increasingly viewed as family members.
- Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in host health and disease prevention.
- Understanding the gut microbiome is vital for companion animal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of companion animal gut microbial ecology.
- To explore the link between gut dysbiosis and specific diseases.
- To analyze factors influencing the gut microbiome and potential interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on companion animal gut microbiota.
- Analysis of detection methods (PCR, FISH, 16S rRNA sequencing).
- Examination of factors affecting microbiome composition (age, diet, breed).
Main Results:
- Gut microbiome alterations (dysbiosis) are linked to diseases like IBD, obesity, and epilepsy.
- Factors such as age, breed, and diet significantly impact gut microbial composition.
- Microbe-targeted interventions like probiotics show potential.
Conclusions:
- The gut microbiome is critical for companion animal health and disease prevention.
- Further research is needed for longitudinal studies and functional analysis.
- Identifying specific microbial signatures can aid in diagnosing and treating health issues.
