Our Science

AnimalBiome’s team of scientists, veterinarians, and microbiome experts is committed to leveraging the latest innovations in microbiome research to improve pet health.

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Microbiome Testing

A quick swab can help you gain a deeper understanding of your pet’s health.

Our Sequencing Technology

When we receive your pet’s sample, we first extract the DNA from all the bacteria. A fecal sample about the size of a pea contains roughly one billion bacterial cells.

We use next-generation sequencing and powerful analytics software to identify the resident bacteria in your pet’s microbiome. All bacteria have a region of their DNA that acts like a fingerprint, called the 16S rRNA gene, which allows scientists to identify who and what they are.

Instead of using only a small portion of the 16S rRNA gene to identify broad groupings of bacteria, we use a state-of-the-art sequencing technology that provides information not only about the broad group each bacteria belongs to, but also the more precise identification of each kind of bacteria.

What’s in a Report?

Identifying the bacteria in a sample is only one component of our microbiome testing; making sense of them is an even bigger challenge. That’s why our team of scientists creates a comprehensive, easy-to-read report for each sample that displays the results of every pet’s sample. Each report summarizes important information, such as the potentially harmful bacteria present in the sample.

Reports For Cats and Dogs

We compare a pet’s sequencing results to our large and growing database of healthy cats and dogs to determine how closely the types and amounts of bacteria in your pet’s gut match the “healthy reference set” for their species. We can detect bacterial imbalances; identify key bacteria that are missing; and flag any harmful bacteria that may be contributing to troublesome symptoms, such as diarrhea or itchy skin.

30,000+

Fecal Samples Analyzed

Healthy Reference Database

AnimalBiome has gathered and analyzed the world’s largest collection of fecal samples from domestic cats and dogs. From those, we curate a set that meets our criteria for “healthy” pets.

By studying those healthy samples, we build separate profiles for the average “healthy cat” and “healthy dog.” We note which bacterial types we can expect to find in the gut microbiome of cats or dogs, and in what amounts.

Based upon the microbiome data and symptoms reported, the report tailors recommendations to improve your cat or dog’s microbiome health and relieve symptoms.

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Microbiome-Centric Supplements

Highly effective supplements backed by scientific research.

AnimalBiome’s Approach to Supplements

We are a company founded and led by scientists, taking an innovative and scientific approach to everything we do. Each product we offer is backed by robust scientific research and designed to be a highly effective solution for pet parents looking to improve their pet’s health. Quality and safety are paramount at every step of our product development process.

Our formulations are developed by microbiome scientists and veterinarians who ensure our supplements are safe and effective for all pets. We strive for natural, gentle, low allergen, and responsibly sourced ingredients. We conduct third party testing on our supplements and follow the gold standard of quality control processes.

Support the Microbiome

Each of our supplements is designed to support optimal gut microbiome health. From targeting the root cause of chronic symptoms to helping maintain balance and diversity, our range of products has changed the lives of tens of thousands of pets.

We understand the importance of minimizing the number of interventions a pet has to go through to achieve their optimal health. Our supplements offer a strategic approach to addressing health concerns, targeting the root cause of health conditions rather than just the symptoms.

As with all supplements, “one size fits all” doesn’t truly apply to everyone. Our knowledgeable and friendly Customer Care Team is available to help pet parents identify the best products for their pet’s journey to a healthier life.

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Based upon a survey of thousands of pet parents,

1 in 2 pets

is living with symptoms associated with a microbiome imbalance.

Based upon a survey of thousands of pet parents,

80% of pets

will experience a microbiome imbalance at some point in their lives.

How Our Products Help

Missing Beneficial Bacteria

Our FMT technology introduces a complete and balanced community to effectively restore missing bacteria

Harmful Bacteria Present

We offer gentle supplements that cleanse and protect the microbiome from pathogens, including bacteriophage technology to target specific pathogens common to cats and dogs.

Bacterial Populations Are Not In Correct Proportions

We include powerful prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic ingredients to support diversity, restore balance to the microbiome, and protect the gut from inflammation.

Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT technology)

Also called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), a fecal transplant is the process by which stool from a healthy donor is transferred to the intestines of a sick recipient. The stool from the donor contains a healthy community of bacteria that can take up residence in the sick recipient’s gut.

A growing body of research has found that fecal transplants can help improve several different gastrointestinal disorders (as well as many other conditions) by changing the gut microbiome.

Our KittyBiome™ and DoggyBiome™ Gut Restore Supplements (fecal transplant in an oral capsule) provide a whole community of healthy cat- or dog-specific bacteria, sourced directly from carefully screened donor animals. By seeding your pet’s microbiome with all the right microbes in the right proportions, our supplement can help reestablish balance and resolve symptoms.

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Pilot Study

80% of the dogs and 83% of the cats with confirmed or suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) had improved symptoms after 25 days of the Gut Restore Supplement.

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