Animal Biome At-Home Kit Gut Microbiome Test for All Animals

Comprehensive Microbiome Analysis for All Pets

Product Description

AnimalBiome At-Home Microbiome Test Kit analyzes your pet’s stool to profile gut bacteria and fungi and flag dysbiosis. Using 16S rRNA and ITS sequencing (5,000+ species), it provides clear reports with diversity scores, imbalance markers, and personalized diet/probiotic guidance. Easy at-home collection; results in ~2 weeks. For dogs, cats, and select small pets.

Benefits

Broad detection (5,000+ species):Species-level bacterial profiling beyond standard cultures.

Species-specific panels:Tailored reports for dogs/cats; growing support for small mammals.

Dysbiosis insights:Quantifies beneficial vs. pathogenic taxa and calculates imbalance markers.

Fungal screening:Identifies yeasts/molds (e.g., Candida, Aspergillus) via ITS sequencing.

Complete home kit:Swabs, tubes, gloves, prepaid mailer, and clear instructions included.

Personalized guidance:Diet, probiotic, and intervention recommendations for your pet.

Fast turnaround:Typical lab results in about two weeks.

Ingredients

Testing Technology:16S rRNA gene sequencing (bacterial identification), ITS region sequencing (fungal identification), DNA amplicon-based analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS).

Sample Requirement:One fresh stool sample (approximately 2-5 grams collected from a fresh bowel movement).

Kit Contents:

Sterile swabs and collection sticks

Sample tubes with preservation medium

Protective gloves

Fecal scoring chart

Pre-addressed return mailer with prepaid US postage

Detailed collection instructions

Unique kit ID code for sample tracking

Guaranteed Analysis

Each microbiome test analyzes bacterial and fungal DNA composition to quantify:

Bacterial Metrics:Total bacterial abundance, species richness and diversity, abundance of key bacterial taxa (Faecalibacterium spp., Turicibacter spp., Blautia spp., Fusobacterium spp., beneficial bile-acid converting bacteria, pathogenic organisms including E. coli and Clostridium species).

Fungal Metrics:Fungal species identification, abundance, and clinical significance for pets with chronic skin or digestive issues.

Dysbiosis Indicators:Dysbiosis Index (DI) calculation comparing individual pet’s microbiome to healthy species-matched references; identifies mild, moderate, or severe microbiome imbalance.

How to Use

Collect a fresh stool sample using the provided sterile swab within 24 hours of bowel movement. Register kit online using a unique ID code and complete the pet health questionnaire at the Animal Biome app. Discontinue probiotics for 24 hours before collection for accurate baseline analysis. Mail the sample in a prepaid envelope to the Animal Biome laboratory. Receive a comprehensive digital report within 2 weeks showing results, analysis, and personalized recommendations.

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Testing Frequency	Scenario	Timing	Purpose	Notes
Initial baseline	All new pets	Upon purchase	Establish individual microbiome profile	Recommended before starting supplements
Acute GI issues	Diarrhea, vomiting	When symptoms start	Identify pathogenic organisms causing problems	Repeat after treatment for confirmation
Post-antibiotic	After antibiotic treatment	2-4 weeks post-treatment	Monitor dysbiosis recovery and guide probiotic selection	Critical for restoring balance
Chronic digestive issues	Ongoing diarrhea, IBD	Every 3-6 months	Track microbiome shifts over time and adjust interventions
Skin problems	Allergies, itching	At baseline and 8-12 weeks post-intervention	Correlate skin health with microbiome changes
Preventative wellness	Healthy pets	Annually or as needed	Monitor baseline microbiome for early dysbiosis detection
Treatment response monitoring	After probiotic/dietary change	4-6 weeks into intervention	Verify treatment efficacy and adjust recommendations

Disclaimer: This testing information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian to interpret results and develop treatment plans based on microbiome findings.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

Collection:Use the sterile swab on afreshstool sample (avoid urine/litter). Place in the preservation tube, cap, and label with kit ID. Collect within24 hoursof the bowel movement;refrigerateif mailing will be >24 hours.

Preparation:Stopprobiotics for 24 hoursbefore sampling. Continue regular diet and medications unless your vet says otherwise.

Registration:Create/sign in to your AnimalBiome account, complete the health questionnaire, and enter the6-character kit ID.

Mailing:Put the tube in theprepaid return mailerand send it to the lab (US postage included). Follow local rules for international shipping.

Results:Receive a digital report in~14 dayswith species composition, diversity, dysbiosis status, and personalized diet/probiotic recommendations.

Additional Information

Precautions

Do not use results as a substitute for veterinary diagnosis; positive findings for pathogenic organisms or severe dysbiosis require veterinary examination to confirm clinical relevance.

Dysbiosis Index (DI) elevated values (>2 dogs, >1 cats) indicate microbiome imbalance but do not constitute a medical diagnosis; clinical correlation with symptoms is essential.

Results may not indicate which specific bacterial groups are causing symptoms without veterinary correlation and clinical examination.

Antibiotics within 4+ weeks prior to testing significantly alter microbiome composition; delay testing 4-6 weeks after antibiotic use for baseline assessment.

Recent probiotic use may artificially elevate beneficial bacteria counts; discontinue 24 hours before collection for an accurate baseline.

Severe dysbiosis or pathogenic findings should prompt immediate veterinary consultation, not self-treatment without professional guidance.