Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome

Abstract The canine gut microbiome plays a vital role in overall health and well-being by regulating various physiological functions, including digestion, immune responses, energy metabolism, and even behavior and temperament. As such, a comprehensive understanding of the diversity and functional ro...

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Main Authors: Haram Kim, Yeongjae Chae, Jin Ho Cho, Minho Song, Jinok Kwak, Hyunok Doo, Yejin Choi, Juyoun Kang, Hyunjin Yang, Suyoung Lee, Gi Beom Keum, Suphot Wattanaphansak, Sheena Kim, Hyeun Bum Kim
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-025-01235-4
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author Haram Kim
Yeongjae Chae
Jin Ho Cho
Minho Song
Jinok Kwak
Hyunok Doo
Yejin Choi
Juyoun Kang
Hyunjin Yang
Suyoung Lee
Gi Beom Keum
Suphot Wattanaphansak
Sheena Kim
Hyeun Bum Kim
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Jin Ho Cho
Minho Song
Jinok Kwak
Hyunok Doo
Yejin Choi
Juyoun Kang
Hyunjin Yang
Suyoung Lee
Gi Beom Keum
Suphot Wattanaphansak
Sheena Kim
Hyeun Bum Kim
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description Abstract The canine gut microbiome plays a vital role in overall health and well-being by regulating various physiological functions, including digestion, immune responses, energy metabolism, and even behavior and temperament. As such, a comprehensive understanding of the diversity and functional roles of the canine gut microbiome is crucial for maintaining optimal health and well-being. In healthy dogs, the gut microbiome typically consists of a diverse array of bacterial phyla, including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria, and Proteobacteria. These microbial communities form a complex ecosystem that interacts with the host to support canine health and homeostasis. A well-balanced microbiome, known as eubiosis, represents an optimized microbial composition that enhances host health and metabolic functions. Eubiosis is shaped by interactions between host physiology and environmental factors. However, dysbiosis, a disruption of eubiosis, can contribute to various health issues, such as weight fluctuations, metabolic disorders, and behavioral changes. Maintaining eubiosis in the canine gut microbiome requires customized management strategies that consider both physiological traits and environmental influences. In this review, we explored the structure and function of the canine gut microbiome, with particular emphasis on its role in health and the key factors that influence and support its maintenance.
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spelling doaj-art-7023f5cbc16a401f857708c78fb2f2aa2025-08-20T03:45:36ZengBMCJournal of Animal Science and Biotechnology2049-18912025-07-0116111710.1186/s40104-025-01235-4Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiomeHaram Kim0Yeongjae Chae1Jin Ho Cho2Minho Song3Jinok Kwak4Hyunok Doo5Yejin Choi6Juyoun Kang7Hyunjin Yang8Suyoung Lee9Gi Beom Keum10Suphot Wattanaphansak11Sheena Kim12Hyeun Bum Kim13Department of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDivision of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National UniversityDivision of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook UniversityAbstract The canine gut microbiome plays a vital role in overall health and well-being by regulating various physiological functions, including digestion, immune responses, energy metabolism, and even behavior and temperament. As such, a comprehensive understanding of the diversity and functional roles of the canine gut microbiome is crucial for maintaining optimal health and well-being. In healthy dogs, the gut microbiome typically consists of a diverse array of bacterial phyla, including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria, and Proteobacteria. These microbial communities form a complex ecosystem that interacts with the host to support canine health and homeostasis. A well-balanced microbiome, known as eubiosis, represents an optimized microbial composition that enhances host health and metabolic functions. Eubiosis is shaped by interactions between host physiology and environmental factors. However, dysbiosis, a disruption of eubiosis, can contribute to various health issues, such as weight fluctuations, metabolic disorders, and behavioral changes. Maintaining eubiosis in the canine gut microbiome requires customized management strategies that consider both physiological traits and environmental influences. In this review, we explored the structure and function of the canine gut microbiome, with particular emphasis on its role in health and the key factors that influence and support its maintenance.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-025-01235-4CanineGut healthGut microbiomeMicrobiome balance
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Yeongjae Chae
Jin Ho Cho
Minho Song
Jinok Kwak
Hyunok Doo
Yejin Choi
Juyoun Kang
Hyunjin Yang
Suyoung Lee
Gi Beom Keum
Suphot Wattanaphansak
Sheena Kim
Hyeun Bum Kim
Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Canine
Gut health
Gut microbiome
Microbiome balance
title Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
title_full Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
title_fullStr Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
title_short Understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
title_sort understanding the diversity and roles of the canine gut microbiome
topic Canine
Gut health
Gut microbiome
Microbiome balance
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