Mondo Elisabetta, Marliani Giovanna, Accorsi Pier Attilio, Cocchi Massimo, Di Leone Alberto
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Open Vet J. 2019 Oct;9(3):253-258. doi: 10.4314/ovj.v9i3.10. Epub 2019 Sep 1.
Mammalian gastrointestinal tract is colonized by a large number of microorganisms, known as gut microbiota, that play a key role in the physiological and pathological states. In particular, the gastrointestinal tract of dogs and cats harbors a complex and highly biodiverse microbial ecosystem. Recent studies see it involved in a wide range of life processes, including energy needs, metabolism, immunological activity, and neuro-behavioral development. This review focuses on the role of the microbiota on the health of pets and will discuss changes that occur in the disease.
哺乳动物的胃肠道被大量微生物所定植,这些微生物被称为肠道微生物群,它们在生理和病理状态中起着关键作用。特别是,狗和猫的胃肠道拥有一个复杂且高度生物多样的微生物生态系统。最近的研究发现它参与了广泛的生命过程,包括能量需求、新陈代谢、免疫活动和神经行为发育。这篇综述聚焦于微生物群对宠物健康的作用,并将讨论疾病中发生的变化。