Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (6): 22-27.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2025.06.004

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Research Progress on the Effects of Probiotics on Intestinal Health of Pet Cats and Dogs

HUANG Hua1, LIANG Xiaojun2, LIANG Bo2, YU Fangbai1, ZHAO Jiacao1, WANG Chaopu1, LI Jiong1, LI Man2, ZHOU Tianjiao3   

  1. 1. Langao County Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Center, Langao 725400, China;
    2. Ankang City Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Center, Ankang 725000, China;
    3. Ankang University, Ankang 725000, China
  • Received:2025-08-08 Online:2025-11-30 Published:2026-01-26

Abstract: Intestinal health is a key foundation for maintaining normal physiological functions and overall welfare of pet cats and dogs, with the balanced state of the intestinal microbiota playing a central regulatory role in this process. This review focuses on the effects of probiotics on intestinal health of pet cats and dogs, systematically summarizing the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the intestines of pet cats and dogs, and the composition of their intestinal microbiota. Furthermore, it analyzes the core mechanisms by which probiotics improve intestinal health of pet cats and dogs, including regulating the structural balance of the gut microbiota, enhancing digestive and absorptive efficiency, alleviating intestinal inflammatory responses, and reducing allergic symptoms. Meanwhile, the review summarizes the practical application effects of probiotics of pet husbandry, such as promoting growth performance, preventing and assisting in the treatment of intestinal diseases, and enhancing immune function. Finally, based on the current research status, future research directions are prospected, aiming to provide references for the in-depth study and rational application of probiotics in the field of pet health husbandry.

Key words: probiotics, cats, dogs, intestinal microbiota, intestinal health

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