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Balanced

Microbiome is balanced. The primary focus should be to maintain a balanced and diverse microbiome to support its resilience.

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Overview

Your pet's gut microbiome contains normal quantities of healthy, pet-specific bacteria at the levels we would expect to see in a healthy pet. In addition, no harmful bacteria are present at elevated levels.

In addition to the pet-specific bacterial groups present in normal quantities, your pet’s microbiome shows a healthy level of diversity. Higher levels of diversity enhance the ability of your pet’s microbiome to fight pathogens, adapt to environmental changes, and maintain overall stability.

Maintaining a healthy microbiome takes work, particularly if your pet is still experiencing symptoms.

Taking deliberate steps to preserve balance is key to reducing your pet’s risk of developing imbalances in the future.

Understanding Your Pet’s Results

What does a balanced microbiome mean?

Animal Biome maintains a reference database of hundreds of healthy pets, allowing us to compare your pet's microbiome to the bacterial communities typically observed in healthy pets. Based on our current understanding of feline canine gut microbiomes, your pet's results are consistent with a well-balanced microbiome, with appropriate quantities of beneficial bacterial groups and no disproportionate overrepresentation of any bacterial groups.

My pet is experiencing symptoms. How could their microbiome be balanced?

A balanced microbiome plays an important role in your pet's overall health, but it is only one part of the bigger picture. Many other factors can contribute to gastrointestinal or skin issues, including food sensitivities, parasites, underlying medical conditions, stress, and medication side effects.

We recommend speaking with one of our Microbiome Health Advisors or your pet's veterinarian. They can help determine if other factors may be contributing, and whether microbiome support is appropriate for your pet's care.

Could my pet develop microbiome imbalances in the future?

Yes. Even in healthy pets, the microbiome is constantly changing. Many of these changes are temporary and have little or no impact on health, but illness, stress, diet changes, medications (especially antibiotics), and other factors can lead to more significant imbalances.

Supporting a healthy microbiome through good nutrition and other proactive care can help promote long-term balance. Because antibiotics, acute illness, and gastrointestinal disturbances can significantly alter the gut microbiome, we recommend retesting your pet after any of these events.

How can I best keep my pet’s microbiome balanced?

Providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced foods for your pet is one of the best ways to nourish beneficial bacteria and promote balance long-term. When possible, exploring varied toppers and treats is a great way to promote diversity. For particularly sensitive pets, novel animal proteins or plant-based foods may be easier to incorporate without causing digestive distress.

If preparing a varied diet isn't always practical, a daily microbiome-supporting supplement like Animal Biome's Gut Maintain can be an easy way to help maintain microbiome balance and resilience over time.

How often should I test my pet's microbiome?

We recommend testing your pet’s microbiome every 6-12 months, or after the use of any antibiotics. It is much easier to restore the microbiome if the imbalance is caught early.

Next Steps for Your Pet's Gut Health Journey

Book a Consultation

Every pet is unique, and so is their microbiome. Consult with a Microbiome Health Advisor to review your pet's results, get any questions addressed, and develop a detailed plan to help them maintain a balanced, resilient microbiome.

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Complete the Picture

Your pet's microbiome is only one piece of their overall health. Review your pet's lifestyle and daily regimen with your vet to ensure all aspects of their well-being are being supported.

Ensure an Appropriate Diet

Your pet's nutritional and energy needs change throughout their life. Review your pet’s diet to ensure that it is still meeting their unique nutritional needs.

Add Targeted Support

When appropriate, supplements can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome. The best supplement regimen for your pet is one that is tailored to their microbiome composition and overall health.

Customized Solutions

Answer a few questions about your pet's health to receive customized product recommendations that are based on both their symptoms and their microbiome results.

Animal Biome products are developed based on a deep understanding of pet microbiome science. They work synergistically to support the microbiome health of cats and dogs. Our goal is to provide the best option to support your pet's comfort, while helping restore a healthy, balanced microbiome.

When multiple products are recommended, each is designed to support a different aspect of your pet’s microbiome restoration and symptom management. To provide the most comprehensive support for your pet, these should be taken together.

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