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If you’re interested in enrolling your pet or would like to provide valuable information to aid in our ongoing studies, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out our Pet Health Research Participant form and we will reach out to you if you’re a match for upcoming research.

This research study will assess the effects of a new probiotic on the gut microbiome and wellness of dogs. We are looking for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sexes who have received antibiotics within the past 3 months. Enrolled dogs will be given the probiotic once each day for 28 days. Participation will involve the collection of fecal samples from your pet, and completion of a brief survey, at 4 times – before, during, and after the study. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below.

Our latest research study aims to develop treatments for chronic gastritis, enteritis, and duodenal ulcers in domestic ferrets. We are recruiting domestic ferrets of all ages, healthy or sick. If you have a ferret (or know someone who does), please fill out the Ferret Study Research Survey. This study will not involve much work on your end, other than collecting a fecal sample from your ferret. All study participants must currently reside in the United States of America.

In collaboration with Leader Dogs for the Blind, a nonprofit organization, our study aimed to proactively address the occurrence of diarrhea in puppies bred for service dog training programs. We predicted that balancing the gut microbiome of breeding dams would help the mothers pass on beneficial bacteria to their puppies, leading to healthier puppies that are more likely to qualify for service dog training. To achieve this objective, we conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study where our Gut Restoration Supplement was given to breeding dams, and its effects on the gut health and development of their puppies were tracked over time.

We are evaluating our DoggyBiome Gut Maintenance Plus supplement on healthy dogs. The primary objective of the study is to support their gut health and microbiome balance during demanding periods of high athletic performance.

In collaboration with the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS), we are identifying the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and microbiome risk factors for cancer in dogs. We are comparing the microbiomes of healthy dogs, and dogs that develop cancer.

In this study we surveyed the microbiome composition of a variety of domestic cats with different ages, diets, and living situations. We identified a group of 30 core bacteria found in most cats. The composition of these bacteria remained relatively consistent across age groups, however the number of taxa present decreased with age. We also found that the microbiome of cats living in homes differed greatly from those living in shelters. Understanding the composition of a typical cat microbiome holds the key to detecting feline health issues promptly and developing more effective strategies to restore them to their optimal state.

This study tested the effect of a new diet designed for digestion and gut health on the microbiome and stooling habits of healthy dogs. We saw significant improvements in stool quality and support for a healthy microbiome, particularly during the challenge of diet transitions.

The goal of this study is to determine the most effective dosage of EpiCor to provide symptom relief and microbiome benefits for cats and dogs with itchy skin and other skin problems. EpiCor is an immune modulating postbiotic ingredient derived from yeast, which has also been used as a health promoting supplement for humans.

We will be surveying pet parents whose pets have taken AnimalBiome’s Gut Restore Supplement to learn more about the wide range of benefits of GRS for pets. These surveys will help us gather more data on the variety of symptoms and conditions that this supplement helps to improve, as well as how long it takes to see improvement for different symptoms.

Previous research by AnimalBiome has found that GRS improves IBD symptoms in over 80% of pets after a 25-day course. The study also found that GRS improves symptoms, such as reducing frequency of diarrhea and contributing to beneficial weight gain. This survey-based research will help us learn more about how restoring the gut microbiome can benefit other health conditions in pets.