Publications by authors named "Brooklynn D Liversidge"
Front Microbiol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of vegan diets on healthy adult dogs' gastrointestinal microbiota compared to traditional animal-based diets, as interest in vegan pet food is growing among pet owners.
- Sixty-one dogs were randomly assigned to either a vegan diet (PLANT) or an animal-based diet (MEAT) for 12 weeks, with fecal samples analyzed for changes in bacterial DNA and microbiota diversity.
- Results showed significant differences in microbiota composition (beta-diversity) between the two diet groups, indicating that the vegan diet led to lower evenness of certain beneficial bacteria, although it did not significantly affect overall richness or diversity.
