Comparison of the fecal microbiota of adult healthy dogs fed a plant-based (vegan) or an animal-based diet

Comparison of the fecal microbiota of adult healthy dogs fed a plant-based (vegan) or an animal-based diet

PurposePet guardians are increasingly seeking vegan dog foods. However, research on the impact of these diets on gastrointestinal (GI) physiology and health is limited. In humans, vegan diets modify the GI microbiota, increasing beneficial digestive microorganisms. This study aimed to examine the ca...

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Main Authors: Brooklynn D. Liversidge, Diego E. Gomez, Sarah A. S. Dodd, Jennifer L. MacNicol, Jennifer L. Adolphe, Shauna L. Blois, Adronie Verbrugghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
canine
alternative diets
companion animal nutrition
microbiome
plant-based ingredients
vegan
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1367493/full

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