Front Cell Infect Microbiol March 2021 PMID 32185142

Household Pet Ownership and the Microbial Diversity of the Human Gut Microbiota.

Ashley E Kates, Omar Jarrett, Joseph H Skarlupka, Ajay Sethi, Megan Duster, Lauren Watson, Garret Suen, Keith Poulsen, Nasia Safdar

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27
Peak: 3 in Feb 2020
across 4 sources since Feb 2020

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Feb 2020 – Apr 2025

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What people are saying

Many discussions emphasize the potential health benefits of pet ownership on gut microbiota, with phrases like 'boost your gut microbiome' and references to the study by Kates AE et al. illustrate interest in real-world implications. Additionally, the tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, highlighting a community engaging deeply with the scientific findings and their relevance to everyday life.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, indicating general support or interest in the results linking pet ownership to gut microbiome diversity.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, especially through mentions of the microbiome's variability and the potential health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users reference specific research details and share related articles, demonstrating active engagement and reflection on the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest an awareness that pet ownership could have meaningful effects on gut health, though the influence seems to be viewed as a part of ongoing scientific exploration.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how owning household pets, especially dogs and cats, influences the diversity of the human gut microbiome, finding some differences in specific microbial groups between pet owners and non-owners.
  • Overall microbial diversity (alpha and beta diversity) was similar regardless of pet ownership, but certain microbial taxa were more common in either pet owners or non-owners, with some differences persisting across age groups.
  • The findings suggest that having pets might affect the gut microbiota, but more research is needed to understand exactly how pet ownership influences human gut health.]

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Household #Pet Ownership & the #Microbial Diversity of the Human #Gut #Microbiota https://t.co/gM9ItEyIzg Attn: @DrRuscio @DrPalmquist @DrPedre @MicrobioSoc @microbiome_news @WMicrobiomeDay @PetNewsToday @petnewsnow #animals #health #microbiome

Feb 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 26,023 followers View post →
Victor Algra
@Victor_Algra · X

6/8 El microbioma se puede ver alterado también por lo que ocurre en el exterior, con quién vivimos o lo que comemos. Aquí te dejo un estudio que valoró los cambios de microbioma en personas que conviven con animales: https://t.co/0Zr9OUviQJ https://t.co/5CFg4JfoOS

Jun 1, 2024 · 1 like · 1,553 followers View post →
Dr. Christopher H. Brown, DC, CCSP
@drfunction · X

Research shows that having a furry friend can boost your gut microbiome! You can read more about it in @FrontiersIn article: https://t.co/AtXsY9q46K

Mar 13, 2023 · 1 like · 39 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Household pet ownership and the microbial diversity of the human gut microbiota. - Kates AE et al. - https://t.co/g7Ca0AFakr #microbiome

Mar 19, 2020 · 7,157 followers View post →
Frontiers - Infectious Disease
@FrontInfectDis · X

Household Pet Ownership and the Microbial Diversity of the Human Gut Microbiota https://t.co/mvnvkjAwZw #cellinfect

Feb 29, 2020 · 3,833 followers View post →
Nathan M D'Cunha
@NathanMDCunha · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Household #Pet Ownership & the #Microbial Diversity of the Human #Gut #Microbiota https://t.co/gM9ItEyIzg Attn: @DrRusci…

Feb 13, 2020 · 1 share · 1,482 followers View post →

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Victor Algra
@Victor_Algra · X

6/8 El microbioma se puede ver alterado también por lo que ocurre en el exterior, con quién vivimos o lo que comemos. Aquí te dejo un estudio que valoró los cambios de microbioma en personas que conviven con animales: https://t.co/0Zr9OUviQJ https://t.co/5CFg4JfoOS

Jun 1, 2024 · 1 like · 1,553 followers View post →
Dr. Christopher H. Brown, DC, CCSP
@drfunction · X

Research shows that having a furry friend can boost your gut microbiome! You can read more about it in @FrontiersIn article: https://t.co/AtXsY9q46K

Mar 13, 2023 · 1 like · 39 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Household Pet Ownership and the Microbial Diversity of the Human Gut Microbiota. https://t.co/SymjBIYsxx

Mar 19, 2020 · 1,109 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Household pet ownership and the microbial diversity of the human gut microbiota. - Kates AE et al. - https://t.co/g7Ca0AFakr #microbiome

Mar 19, 2020 · 7,157 followers View post →
Frontiers - Infectious Disease
@FrontInfectDis · X

Household Pet Ownership and the Microbial Diversity of the Human Gut Microbiota https://t.co/mvnvkjAwZw #cellinfect

Feb 29, 2020 · 3,833 followers View post →
Nathan M D'Cunha
@NathanMDCunha · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Household #Pet Ownership & the #Microbial Diversity of the Human #Gut #Microbiota https://t.co/gM9ItEyIzg Attn: @DrRusci…

Feb 13, 2020 · 1 share · 1,482 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Household #Pet Ownership & the #Microbial Diversity of the Human #Gut #Microbiota https://t.co/gM9ItEyIzg Attn: @DrRuscio @DrPalmquist @DrPedre @MicrobioSoc @microbiome_news @WMicrobiomeDay @PetNewsToday @petnewsnow #animals #health #microbiome

Feb 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 26,023 followers View post →