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Phenotypic correlates of the working dog microbiome
A groundbreaking study by researchers in Israel has uncovered intriguing connections between the gut microbiome of working dogs and their behavioural traits and job performance. The research, published in NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes in 2022, provides new insights that could potentially lead to improved care and training for working canines. The study, led by Dr […]
Conserved signatures of the canine faecal microbiome are associated with metronidazole treatment and recovery
A study published in 2023 in Scientific Reports has shed light on how the antibiotic metronidazole affects the gut microbiome of dogs and its subsequent recovery. The research, conducted by a team from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, provides valuable insights into the short- and long-term effects of antibiotic treatment on canine gastrointestinal health. Led […]
Correlation between Targeted qPCR Assays and Untargeted DNA Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing for Assessing the Faecal Microbiota in Dogs
A study published in the journal Animals has shed new light on the relationship between different methods of analysing the canine gut microbiome. The research, led by Dr Jan Suchodolski and colleagues at Texas A&M University, compared targeted quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays and a qPCR-based dysbiosis index (DI) with untargeted DNA shotgun metagenomic sequencing in […]
The effects of increasing levels of soluble non-starch polysaccharides and inclusion of feed enzymes in dog diets on faecal quality and digestibility
A study published in Animal Feed Science and Technology in 2003 examined the effects of increasing levels of soluble non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) and the addition of feed enzymes on faecal quality and digestibility in dogs. The research, conducted by L.N. Twomey and colleagues from Murdoch University and the University of New England in Australia, aimed […]
Dogs’ Microbiome From Tip to Toe
A comprehensive review published in 2021 in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine has shed new light on the complex microbial communities that inhabit various parts of dogs' bodies. The study, conducted by Ana Margarida Pereira from the University of the Azores and Alfonso Clemente from the Spanish National Research Council, provides a detailed overview of […]
Faecal microbiome in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal lymphoma
A study published in 2017 has unveiled important differences in the gut microbiome of dogs suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and intestinal lymphoma. This research, conducted by a team of Japanese scientists led by Marie Omori from the University of Tokyo, offers a fresh perspective on the microbial landscape associated with these chronic gastrointestinal […]