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This study aims to investigate how living conditions affect the oral microbiome of dogs and cats.

June 19, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

Characterization of the Oral Microbiome and Anticipated Functional Profiles of Companion Animals in Private and Cohabiting Environments: A Pilot Study

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Pilot study characterizes oral microbiome diversity in dogs and cats, suggesting environment impacts health.

This study aims to investigate how living conditions affect the oral microbiome of dogs and cats.
Collected oral buccal swabs from 20 companion animals divided into four groups: single and multi-pet households.
Conducted 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze microbial diversity and composition.
Utilized Alpha and Beta diversity assessments to evaluate differences between groups.
Alpha diversity differed by group (Shannon index, p = 0.045), with larger diversity in Groups C and D.
Beta diversity analysis showed significant community composition differences (Bray–Curtis dissimilarity, R2 = 0.257, p = 0.001).
Dominant phyla included Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, and Fusobacteriota, with limited overlap of core ASVs across groups.

So-In et al. (2026) studied this question.

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