Overweight and the feline gut microbiome – a pilot study

• DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12409
• Publication Date: 2015-10-10T09:37:52Z
• Authors: I. N. Kieler; L. Mølbak; L. L. Hansen; M. L. Hermann‐Bank; C. R. Bjornvad
• Keywords: Litter; Gut microbiome

Compared with lean humans, the gut microbiota is altered in obese. Whether these changes are due to an obesogenic diet, and whether contributes adiposity currently discussed. In cat population, where obesity also prevalent, microbiome associated have not been studied. Consequently, aim of this study was compare cats, that overweight obese cats. Seventy-seven rescue-shelter cats housed for ≥3 consecutive days were included study. Faecal samples obtained by rectal swab and, when available, a paired litter box sample. Body condition assessed using 9-point scoring system. DNA extracted, 16S rRNA gene amplified high-throughput quantitative real-time PCR chip. Overweight had significantly different compared (p < 0.05), but finding could be linked differences specific bacterial groups. The higher concentration than 0.0001). conclusion, seem as