Table 1 Gut microbial diversity (Shannon and Chao-1 index) and similarity index (mean ± SD) in lean and overweight groups of healthy Labrador retriever dogs
OTU data | Lean dogs | Overweight dogs | T-test P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
BCS 4–5, n = 12 | BCS 6–8, n = 15 | ||
Shannon | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 3.1 ± 0.2 | 0.59 |
Chao-1 | 170 ± 38 | 177 ± 42 | 0.78 |
Similarity index (%) | 67 ± 10 | 67 ± 12 | 0.40 |