KittyBiome™ Gut Health Test

Find out what’s really going on inside your cat’s digestive system. This at-home test uses state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technology to detect bacterial imbalances, specific harmful and beneficial bacteria, and provides customized recommendations to make informed choices for your cat’s health.
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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 tiny organisms living in your cat’s gut.

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


Have more questions? Contact Us.


  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.


  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.



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

Customer Reviews

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Robi Curtiss (Cashmere, US)
Cured Kitten’s IBD

My Maine Coon kitten had diahrea for the 1st 6 months we had her. The Bet diagnosed her with IBD and put her on prescription food. I didn’t accept that and investigated cause. Learned about the Biome and found Kitty Biome. She has been cured using this product! So thankful.

C
Cheryl Perkins (Playa del Rey, US)
Improving gut

Hi, So far, so good. Being a nutritionist for people, I tried everything else you could imagine b4 this. I started the regimen about 3.5 weeks ago. The diarrhea has greatly improved. It's not 100% there all the way yet, but his stool is definitely firmer. No throwing up lately. His appetite is great. You can do all kinds of things and try modality after modality, but if the friendly bacteria is off or out of balance, nothing will really help. I'll post again as time goes on. Thank you!!!

E
E.S. (Anacortes, US)
Gave me peace of mind

I have three cats that have always had hairball and vomiting issues. One in particular, Basel, was really bad and after hundreds of dollars in tests and an ultrasound the vet told me that Basel PROBABLY had IBS and pancreatitis and recommended a hydrolyzed diet made by the same company of pet food that I had already been using followed by steroids. I've been through similar situations with my previous cats and knew that this course of action has never solved anything for my babies other than just temporarily relieving symptoms or masking them. Instead, I completely changed my cat's diet from my vet's recommended popular brand of kibble and wet food and moved to Smalls frozen/fresh food delivery service and some pro and prebiotic cat treats. The cats have been on this new diet for three weeks before I tried the KittyBiome test. In that 3 weeks, Basel had quit throwing up and had no hairballs. He was actually passing them in his stool like he should. The KittyBiome test came back that he has great gut health other than having a small increase of bacteria that lend themselves toward obesity. I feel so much better about Basel's health and am interested in doing the Biome test for my other cats. Yzma is FINALLY losing weight and running again after years of feeding her the recommended amount of vet-approved mainstream brand cat food. She has also quit vomiting and I suspect that her test results will be similar to Basel's. While Basel's test results were positive, I don't feel like I wasted any money at all. I feel so much better about the choices I made concerning my cats' health and know that moving forward whatever issues my cat has aren't due to an unknown gut bacteria imbalance. Plus, I actually got to see the results which is something that has never happened at the vet.

A
Alex Martin (Saratoga Springs, US)
Easy and informative

I just adopted a new cat (Catfish) and he's a little bit on the chunky side. I decided to test his microbiome to see if there was anything I could do to optimize his diet, and got some great information from the report. Be sure and schedule a phone call with them, it was great to be able to talk to a real person. Wish I didn't have to touch his poop but at least they provide gloves! And he's totally worth it.

A
ALICE CLARK (Carmichael, US)
This test started Miso's road to recovery!!

I was at my wit's end watching my sweet kitty losing weight from over 1 1/2 years of diarrhea-I could not find any food to agree with him and even tried multiple veterinary formulas and HP formulas-nothing helped. I saw an ad for the gut health test-I ordered it because at this point I had nothing to lose-Miso had gotten so thin and even his hips and shoulder blades were bony. I sent in the fecal sample and was shocked to see how wiped out his intestinal balance was-hardly anything left-but then some days he was going 8-10 times-sometimes more. Projectile watery diarrhea and on a good day semi-watery pudding consistency. I began him on the gut restore capsules-I only gave him one a day-after a few weeks with the gut restore capsules and your probiotic powder mixed with his food he slowly showed improvement-He was getting limited ingredient cat foods-venison dry food and pure chicken wet food mixed with the dry-in small amounts, about a teaspoon at a time-all throughout the day. He fluctuated in his "movements" slowly to pudding consistency and after a month he began to have somewhat firmer stools. Now it's about 2 months and he is having solid poo!! Some days it's only once or twice a day. It is a miracle-Miso has begun to gain weight and his coat is getting soft again. He definitely feels better without the diarrhea and he has energy again and is cuddly. We can't deviate from his routine-too much food at one time and he has to "go" right away and it is a little mushy-but keeping the food consistency as mostly dry with the wet food just enough to dampen the dry and in smaller amounts at a time-he is making solid stools-like our dogs-lol Miso was a large cat, around 20 lbs and lost so much weight. It's nice to see him becoming healthy again. He is eating 1 1/2 cups of dry and about 1/2-3/4 cup of wet food added in. He is 14 so I was afraid that this was going to be the end for him. Thank you for giving us our boy back!!

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 tiny organisms living in your cat’s gut.

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


Have more questions? Contact Us.


Customer Reviews

Based on 47 reviews
100%
(47)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
R
Robi Curtiss (Cashmere, US)
Cured Kitten’s IBD

My Maine Coon kitten had diahrea for the 1st 6 months we had her. The Bet diagnosed her with IBD and put her on prescription food. I didn’t accept that and investigated cause. Learned about the Biome and found Kitty Biome. She has been cured using this product! So thankful.

C
Cheryl Perkins (Playa del Rey, US)
Improving gut

Hi, So far, so good. Being a nutritionist for people, I tried everything else you could imagine b4 this. I started the regimen about 3.5 weeks ago. The diarrhea has greatly improved. It's not 100% there all the way yet, but his stool is definitely firmer. No throwing up lately. His appetite is great. You can do all kinds of things and try modality after modality, but if the friendly bacteria is off or out of balance, nothing will really help. I'll post again as time goes on. Thank you!!!

E
E.S. (Anacortes, US)
Gave me peace of mind

I have three cats that have always had hairball and vomiting issues. One in particular, Basel, was really bad and after hundreds of dollars in tests and an ultrasound the vet told me that Basel PROBABLY had IBS and pancreatitis and recommended a hydrolyzed diet made by the same company of pet food that I had already been using followed by steroids. I've been through similar situations with my previous cats and knew that this course of action has never solved anything for my babies other than just temporarily relieving symptoms or masking them. Instead, I completely changed my cat's diet from my vet's recommended popular brand of kibble and wet food and moved to Smalls frozen/fresh food delivery service and some pro and prebiotic cat treats. The cats have been on this new diet for three weeks before I tried the KittyBiome test. In that 3 weeks, Basel had quit throwing up and had no hairballs. He was actually passing them in his stool like he should. The KittyBiome test came back that he has great gut health other than having a small increase of bacteria that lend themselves toward obesity. I feel so much better about Basel's health and am interested in doing the Biome test for my other cats. Yzma is FINALLY losing weight and running again after years of feeding her the recommended amount of vet-approved mainstream brand cat food. She has also quit vomiting and I suspect that her test results will be similar to Basel's. While Basel's test results were positive, I don't feel like I wasted any money at all. I feel so much better about the choices I made concerning my cats' health and know that moving forward whatever issues my cat has aren't due to an unknown gut bacteria imbalance. Plus, I actually got to see the results which is something that has never happened at the vet.

A
Alex Martin (Saratoga Springs, US)
Easy and informative

I just adopted a new cat (Catfish) and he's a little bit on the chunky side. I decided to test his microbiome to see if there was anything I could do to optimize his diet, and got some great information from the report. Be sure and schedule a phone call with them, it was great to be able to talk to a real person. Wish I didn't have to touch his poop but at least they provide gloves! And he's totally worth it.

A
ALICE CLARK (Carmichael, US)
This test started Miso's road to recovery!!

I was at my wit's end watching my sweet kitty losing weight from over 1 1/2 years of diarrhea-I could not find any food to agree with him and even tried multiple veterinary formulas and HP formulas-nothing helped. I saw an ad for the gut health test-I ordered it because at this point I had nothing to lose-Miso had gotten so thin and even his hips and shoulder blades were bony. I sent in the fecal sample and was shocked to see how wiped out his intestinal balance was-hardly anything left-but then some days he was going 8-10 times-sometimes more. Projectile watery diarrhea and on a good day semi-watery pudding consistency. I began him on the gut restore capsules-I only gave him one a day-after a few weeks with the gut restore capsules and your probiotic powder mixed with his food he slowly showed improvement-He was getting limited ingredient cat foods-venison dry food and pure chicken wet food mixed with the dry-in small amounts, about a teaspoon at a time-all throughout the day. He fluctuated in his "movements" slowly to pudding consistency and after a month he began to have somewhat firmer stools. Now it's about 2 months and he is having solid poo!! Some days it's only once or twice a day. It is a miracle-Miso has begun to gain weight and his coat is getting soft again. He definitely feels better without the diarrhea and he has energy again and is cuddly. We can't deviate from his routine-too much food at one time and he has to "go" right away and it is a little mushy-but keeping the food consistency as mostly dry with the wet food just enough to dampen the dry and in smaller amounts at a time-he is making solid stools-like our dogs-lol Miso was a large cat, around 20 lbs and lost so much weight. It's nice to see him becoming healthy again. He is eating 1 1/2 cups of dry and about 1/2-3/4 cup of wet food added in. He is 14 so I was afraid that this was going to be the end for him. Thank you for giving us our boy back!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my cat’s sample contains litter?

It is okay if you are not able to collect a sample that is completely free of litter particles, but cleaner samples can be processed more quickly. Just try your best!

What harmful bacteria (pathogens) does the Gut Health Test detect?

The KittyBiome Gut Health Test report will measure the relative abundance of each of these types of harmful bacteria found in your cat’s sample:

  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Escherichia coli
  • Campylobacter upsaliensis
  • Clostridioides difficile
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Staphylococcus intermedius
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Clostridium piliforme

What beneficial bacteria does the Gut Health Test screen for and what makes them ‘beneficial’?

The KittyBiome Gut Health Test can detect:

  • Clostridium hiranonis (Peptacetobacter hiranonis)
  • Turicibacter sanguinis
  • Faecalibacterium spp.
  • Blautia spp.
  • Fusobacterium spp.
  • Subdoligranulum spp.
  • Megasphaera spp.
  • Bifidobacterium spp.
  • Bacteroides spp.

Scientific research has identified these types of bacteria as beneficial for both gut health and host health in cats. All gut bacteria fulfill different roles; beneficial ones can help with reducing inflammation, producing important molecules, improving immune system function, aiding in digestion and metabolism, and other important aspects of host health.

Will this test show me if my cat has a parasitic infection?

The Gut Health Test looks specifically at the bacterial microbiome, which does not include parasites like Giardia, hookworms, or roundworms.

Will this test tell me what foods my cat is allergic to?

The Gut Health Test looks at the bacteria present in the microbiome, which will not provide information on food allergies or intolerances.

What is fecal microbiome testing and what are the benefits?

Fecal microbiome testing is the process of sequencing bacterial DNA material from a small fecal sample. We can detect and identify the bacteria from your cat’s stool sample and then provide you with a comprehensive report.

 

Testing a cat’s microbiome provides insights into their health. Then imbalances in specific gut bacteria can be addressed to help alleviate such symptoms as diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and itchy skin that may be associated with some chronic health conditions.

Will my sample be safe in the mail? 

Yes, your sample is safe. The sample tubes contain a special liquid that keeps the bacteria perfectly preserved for analysis, across a very wide range of temperatures. Once inside the tube, the sample is safe for several months.

How long does it take to get my cat’s test results? 

Reports are typically sent within two weeks from when the samples arrive at our laboratory.

Still have questions? Please visit our Help Center or contact us. We are happy to work with you and/or your veterinarian.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my cat’s sample contains litter?

It is okay if you are not able to collect a sample that is completely free of litter particles, but cleaner samples can be processed more quickly. Just try your best!

What harmful bacteria (pathogens) does the Gut Health Test detect?

The KittyBiome Gut Health Test report will measure the relative abundance of each of these types of harmful bacteria found in your cat’s sample:

  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Escherichia coli
  • Campylobacter upsaliensis
  • Clostridioides difficile
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Staphylococcus intermedius
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Clostridium piliforme

What beneficial bacteria does the Gut Health Test screen for and what makes them ‘beneficial’?

The KittyBiome Gut Health Test can detect:

  • Clostridium hiranonis (Peptacetobacter hiranonis)
  • Turicibacter sanguinis
  • Faecalibacterium spp.
  • Blautia spp.
  • Fusobacterium spp.
  • Subdoligranulum spp.
  • Megasphaera spp.
  • Bifidobacterium spp.
  • Bacteroides spp.

Scientific research has identified these types of bacteria as beneficial for both gut health and host health in cats. All gut bacteria fulfill different roles; beneficial ones can help with reducing inflammation, producing important molecules, improving immune system function, aiding in digestion and metabolism, and other important aspects of host health.

Will this test show me if my cat has a parasitic infection?

The Gut Health Test looks specifically at the bacterial microbiome, which does not include parasites like Giardia, hookworms, or roundworms.

Will this test tell me what foods my cat is allergic to?

The Gut Health Test looks at the bacteria present in the microbiome, which will not provide information on food allergies or intolerances.

What is fecal microbiome testing and what are the benefits?

Fecal microbiome testing is the process of sequencing bacterial DNA material from a small fecal sample. We can detect and identify the bacteria from your cat’s stool sample and then provide you with a comprehensive report.

 

Testing a cat’s microbiome provides insights into their health. Then imbalances in specific gut bacteria can be addressed to help alleviate such symptoms as diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and itchy skin that may be associated with some chronic health conditions.

Will my sample be safe in the mail? 

Yes, your sample is safe. The sample tubes contain a special liquid that keeps the bacteria perfectly preserved for analysis, across a very wide range of temperatures. Once inside the tube, the sample is safe for several months.

How long does it take to get my cat’s test results? 

Reports are typically sent within two weeks from when the samples arrive at our laboratory.

Still have questions? Please visit our Help Center or contact us. We are happy to work with you and/or your veterinarian.