Nature Communications
Gut microbe communities varied with age in companion dogs
An observational study analyzed baseline stool samples from 922 US companion dogs aged eight months to 18 years, finding gradual differences in gut microbes with age.An observational study analyzed baseline stool samples from 922 US companion dogs aged eight months to 18 years, finding gradual differences in gut microbes with age.
Cross-sectional studyGut and microbiome
Who was studied922 companion dogs
What changedOlder companion dogs had less diverse gut microbial communities and different microbial patterns
The catchOnly baseline samples were analyzed, without tracking gut microbes as individual dogs aged