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We analyzed your cat's gut sample, identifying the specific bacteria present and comparing them to a database of healthy cats to provide actionable improvements for a healthier microbiome. Based on our analysis, here is what to focus on and how to improve your cat's gut health.

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Central Focus

Reduce E. coli

Your pet's microbiome is imbalanced, and the central focus should be reducing E. coli.

E. coli is a diverse group of bacteria. Some are harmless; others can contribute to excess inflammation and poor health. When a cat has the quantity of E. coli that we found in your cat's sample, this indicates that the microbiome needs support. When this imbalance persists, it can lead to symptoms such as: diarrhea and soft stools, vomiting or reflux, excessive gas or bloating, reduced appetite or picky eating.

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More Background

An E. coli overgrowth is not the fault of the pet parent; it’s simply an indicator that we can take steps to improve the microbiome. And Animal Biome is here to help!

Why Does Your Pet Have an E. Coli Overgrowth?

It’s difficult to identify the exact path that led to your pet's microbiome to this particular point, but any of these reasons could have played a role.

Possible reasons

Antibiotic use: E. coli bacteria are more resilient against antibiotics than most gut bacteria, so antibiotics can eliminate many of the healthy microbes and give E. coli an opportunity to flourish.
Poor microbiome transfer from the mom: Cats receive their initial gut microbiome from their mom. If her microbiome was imbalanced, or if your cat was separated too early, he may have started off with an imbalance that can be difficult to grow out of.
Diet: Though it’s less common than the two reasons above, in rare cases, a cat may eat something (approved or not) that introduces E. coli into their digestive tract.

Rationale for Recommendations

Based on decades of research and dozens of published studies, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the nature of your pet's microbiome imbalance, why it matters, and what steps you can take daily to support your pet's health long-term.

Reduce E.coli

In very small quantities, E. coli can be a relatively harmless member of the microbiome. But when its numbers grow out of control, inflammation can get out of hand, increasing the risk for a range of symptoms, particularly related to digestion and skin.

In addition to contributing to excess inflammation, having too much E. coli also means that there is not enough space for critical healthy microbes. This comes with its own negative effects on digestion, skin, and more.

By taking steps to reduce E. coli, inflammation in the digestive tract can be reduced.

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