Animal Biome - Doggy Biome Gut Health Test Kit

Get to the root of your dog's unexplained diarrhea, itching, hair loss, ear infections with the Doggy Biome kit!

IMPORTANT: If you are giving your dog probiotics, stop 24 hours before testing.  Once you have taken the sample, you can resume probiotics.

An imbalanced gut may be causing your dog’s allergy symptoms, like itchy skin, hair loss, hives and recurrent ear infection.

Find out what’s really going on inside your dog’s digestive system. This at-home test uses state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technology to detect bacterial imbalances, specific harmful and beneficial bacteria, and provides customized recommendations to make informed choices for your dog’s health.

When to use the DoggyBiome Gut Health Test:

• Determine the underlying cause of digestive and skin problems and how to resolve them.
• Make informed, evidence-based choices that promote gut health and immunity.
• Monitor gut pathogen levels without visiting the vet office.
• Establish a baseline of your dog’s gut microbiome profile.
• Track your dog’s gut microbiome over time and catch issues before symptoms arise.
• Engage your curiosity by exploring a detailed profile of the invisible organisms living in your dog’s gut.

Product Overview

Get to know your dog’s gut microbiome with our simple at-home sampling kit and comprehensive report. Receive fast results straight to your inbox.*

Powered by the most comprehensive DNA sequencing technology and innovative scientific research available, the DoggyBiome Gut Health Test can accurately detect over 5000 types of bacteria from your dog’s stool.

Key Features Of Your Dog’s Interactive Report:

• Learn about your dog’s unique gut flora and the state of your dog’s gut health.
• Identify bacterial overgrowths and imbalances.
• See how your dog’s gut bacteria compare to common bacteria found in healthy dogs.
• Identify specific harmful bacteria (pathogens) associated with dog health, including:
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Escherichia coli
  • Campylobacter upsaliensis
  • Clostridioides difficile
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Staphylococcus intermedius
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Clostridium piliforme
• Screen for beneficial bacteria; learn how to introduce ones that are missing and promote the growth of the ones that are present. Includes detection of:
  • Clostridium hiranonis (Peptacetobacter hiranonis)
  • Turicibacter sanguinis
  • Faecalibacterium spp.
  • Blautia spp.
  • Fusobacterium spp.
  • Subdoligranulum spp.
  • Megasphaera spp.
  • Bifidobacterium spp.
  • Bacteroides spp.
• Receive customized, science-backed recommendations for how to optimize your dog’s gut health.
• Get a complimentary 15-minute consult with one of our friendly microbiome test experts.

How it works: 

1. Collect

   The gut health test kit includes everything you’ll need to collect a small sample of your dog’s stool, including detailed instructions.

   
   
2. Register

   Create an account at app.animalbiome.com, complete your dog’s profile, and enter the six-character ID code listed on the front of your instruction guide.

   
   
3. Send

   The kit includes a pre-addressed mailer with prepaid postage in the US for use when sending back your sample.

   
   
4. Analysis

   Using the latest scientific innovations and techniques, AnimalBiome’s scientists identify the types and proportions of the bacteria found in your dog’s sample and prepare your dog’s unique report.

   
   
5. Results

   In about 2-3 weeks (from when we receive your sample), you will receive an email notification when your test results are ready. Access your dog’s report via our online Pet Portal.
   

What's Inside: 

The at-home Gut Health Test kit contains everything you need, including step-by-step instructions, to take a sample of your dog’s stool and mail it back to AnimalBiome’s laboratory. The kit includes:

• Gloves
• Sample tubes (one is a backup)
• Swabs
• Wooden stick
• Return mailer
• Fecal scoring chart
• Test kit box

Product pricing does not include shipping of completed test to Animal Biome.

Regular delivery rates apply for all orders within our delivery zones in Alberta. 

For orders Canada wide, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.  

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