AnimalBiome - KittyBiome™ Gut Health Test

From the manufacturer:

Get to know your cat’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 KittyBiome Gut Health Test can accurately detect over 5000 types of bacteria from your cat’s stool.

Key Features Of Your Cat’s Interactive Report:

• Learn about your cat’s unique gut flora and the state of your cat’s gut health.
• Identify bacterial overgrowths and imbalances.
• See how your cat’s gut bacteria compare to common bacteria found in healthy cats.
• Identify specific harmful bacteria (pathogens) associated with cat 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 cat’s gut health.
• Get a complimentary 15-minute consult with one of our friendly microbiome test experts.

When to use the KittyBiome 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 cat’s gut microbiome profile.
• Track your cat’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 cat’s gut.

*The vast majority of reports are completed within 2 weeks of being received by our laboratory.

How it Works:

1. Collect

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

   
   
2. Register

   Create an account at app.animalbiome.com, complete your cat’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. Canadian clients please send it with Canada Post using tracking and insurance!

   
   
4. Analysis

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