Identification of microbiome in genital tract of geriatric Kintamani bitch

Aging in Kintamani dogs affects their normal physiology, making it easier for disorders to occur in various organs. This study aims to identify the microbiota in the genital tract of geriatric Kintamani dogs. A total of 20 geriatric Kintamani dogs with no history of reproductive disorders were evaluated clinically and vaginal swab samples were taken. The clinical examination results did not show any significant changes in the physical integumentary system of geriatric Kintamani dogs. Examination of the tooth structure revealed wear on the incisors and canines, calculus in premolars and molars, and an incomplete number of permanent teeth. Vaginal cytology results showed that the sample dog was in the proestrus and diestrus phases. The isolated microbiota included Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus sp., and Proteus sp. and fungal Aspergillus sp. is a normal flora in the genital tract of dogs. Geriatric age in Kintamani dogs does not affect the abnormal microbiome in the genital tract.