Research Progress on the Health of Canine and Feline Intestines
In recent years,with the improvement of people's living standards,the number of dogs and cats kept has been increasing day by day,and the health of dogs and cats during the breeding process has been increasingly valued.The main site for nutrient absorption in dogs and cats is the intestines.Dogs and cats may experience various intestinal diseases,and the beneficial and harmful microorganisms in the intestines also have a great impact on their health.Therefore,maintaining intestinal homeostasis is crucial for the health of dogs and cats.This article discusses the characteristics of the intestines of dogs and cats,elaborates on the relationship between the intestines of dogs and cats and microorganisms,the impact of beneficial bacteria on the intestinal environment of dogs and cats,as well as the causes and preventive measures of intestinal diseases in dogs and cats.It also looks forward to future research directions related to intestinal problems in dogs and cats.In the daily process of raising dogs and cats,methods such as maintaining a stable number of gut microbiota and supplementing probiotics can be used to improve their gut environment,improve their digestive efficiency,and carry out daily feeding management and physical examinations to reduce the incidence of intestinal diseases.In the future,the development of food,drugs,and health products can be based on the variation patterns of gut microbiota composition among different breeds of dogs and cats,ensuring the diversity of beneficial gut microbiota in dogs and cats,improving their ability to absorb nutrients from the digestive tract,and improving their health and quality of life.