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Oral Microbiome Test for Dogs

Find out what’s really going on inside your dog’s mouth. This easy, at-home test uses state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technology to detect bacterial imbalances and the presence of harmful bacteria, even before symptoms occur. Use the customized recommendations to make informed choices for your dog’s unique oral and dental health needs.

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Product Overview

Get to know your dog’s oral microbiome with our simple at-home sampling kit and report. Receive a comprehensive report straight to your inbox.

Powered by the most comprehensive DNA sequencing technology and innovative scientific research available, Animal Biome's Oral Microbiome Test for dogs can accurately detect thousands of kinds of bacteria from your dog’s mouth. 

Key Features Of Your Dog’s Interactive Report:

  • Learn about your dog’s unique oral microbiome and the state of your dog’s oral health.
  • Identify bacterial overgrowths and imbalances. 
  • Get precise detection of bacteria associated with oral and dental diseases, even before symptoms arise. 
  • Screen for beneficial oral bacteria; learn how to introduce ones that are missing and promote the growth of the ones that are present. 
  • Receive customized, science-backed recommendations for how to optimize your dog’s oral health. 
  • Discuss your dog’s results with a Microbiome Health Advisor during a complimentary 15-minute consult (within 60 days of receiving the report).

Why to use to the Oral Microbiome Test for Dogs:

  • Determine the underlying cause of bad breath, gum disease, tooth loss, and other oral health issues. 
  • Make informed choices about your dog’s oral health routine.
  • Monitor oral pathogens without visiting the vet’s office.
  • Measure the effectiveness of your dog’s oral and dental care routine.
  • Track the changes in your dog’s oral microbiome before and after a professional dental cleaning.
  • Establish a baseline of your dog’s oral microbiome profile.
  • Engage your curiosity by exploring a detailed profile of the tiny organisms living in your dog’s mouth.  

Test Kit Contents

The at-home Oral Microbiome Test contains everything you need to collect a sample of your dog’s mouth and mail it back to Animal Biome’s laboratory. The kit includes:

  • Swab in plastic tube
  • Gloves
  • Instruction guide
  • Return mailer

Directions for Use

Use kit within 1 year of the date of purchase.

Wearing the provided gloves, you’ll swab your dog’s gum lines for 30 seconds (or get as close as you can! You’ll place the swab back into the plastic tube and mail it back to us in the return mailer (provided).

Your dog’s results will be ready about 2 weeks from the time we receive your sample. We will send you an email notification when the test results are ready, which you can access via our online Pet Portal. 

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What harmful bacteria can the Oral Microbiome Test detect in my dog’s sample?

The Oral Microbiome Test for Dogs report measures the relative abundance of each of these bacteria that research has associated with oral and dental diseases in companion animals: 

  • Buchananella hordeovulneris
  • Fusobacterium nucleatum
  • Gleimia coleocanis
  • Porphyromonas gingivicanis
  • Porphyromonas gulae
  • Schaalia canis
  • Treponema denticola
  • Treponema socranskii
  • Campylobacter gracilis
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Campylobacter upsaliensis
  • Clostridioides difficile
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Clostridium piliforme
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Pseudomonas fluorescens
  • Pseudomonas fragi
  • Pseudomonas fulva
  • Pseudomonas japonica
  • Pseudomonas putida
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus felis
  • Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus
  • Staphylococcus sciuri
  • Staphylococcus warneri

What beneficial bacteria does the Oral Microbiome Test for Dogs detect?

The Oral Microbiome Test for Dogs screens for the following beneficial bacteria: 

  • Bergeyella zoohelcum
  • Capnocytophaga canimorsus
  • Capnocytophaga spp.
  • Conchiformibius COT 289
  • Conchiformibius kuhniae
  • Corynebacterium mustelae
  • Conchiformibius steedae
  • Moraxella spp.
  • Neisseria weaveri
  • Neisseria zoodegmatis
  • Pasteurella dagmatis
  • Pasteurella multocida
  • Porphyromonas cangingivalis
  • Streptococcus minor

Can I test my dog’s oral microbiome even if they are missing teeth?

Yes, oral microbiome testing is still valuable even for dogs that are missing teeth. You’ll just be swabbing along the gum line.