PetBiome Gut Microbiome Test Kit — Lander
The PetBiome Gut Microbiome Test Kit
Research-grade DNA sequencing of your dog's gut — a simple at-home stool test that reveals bacterial balance, dysbiosis patterns and inflammatory markers, with practical diet and supplement guidance in a personalised report.
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- At-home collection kit with easy instructions + return packaging
- Research-grade DNA sequencing at Aberystwyth University
- Personalised report: bacterial balance, diversity & dysbiosis patterns
- Insight into inflammatory and metabolic markers
- Practical diet & supplement guidance + ongoing support
You've tried everything — except knowing
Most gut problems get treated by trial and error: a new food, another supplement, one more vet visit. Testing replaces the guesswork with your dog's actual data.
Recurring diarrhoea
Soft stools that clear up for a week — then come straight back.
Vomiting & acid reflux
Grass-eating, gulping, early-morning sickness with no obvious trigger.
Itching, licking, chewing
Paws, ears and skin that flare up no matter what you change.
Food sensitivities
Elimination diets that never quite find the culprit.
Anxious, reactive behaviour
The gut–brain axis means behaviour and digestion are linked.
Vet bills that keep coming
Treating the symptom, again and again, without finding the cause.
Trial and error is the expensive route
| The guesswork route | The PetBiome route | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Elimination diets, one bag at a time | Changes guided by your dog's actual bacteria |
| Supplements | Trial-and-error tubs you may not need | Only what the results call for |
| Vet time | Repeat visits for the same symptom | A report your vet can act on |
| Time to answers | Months — sometimes years | 2–4 weeks from the lab |
| Cost | Keeps adding up, month after month | £180, once |
When the gut is right, everything follows
An imbalanced microbiome is linked to itchy skin, gastric discomfort and food sensitivities. Testing shows exactly where the imbalance lies — so it can be corrected, not guessed at.
Calmer digestion
Pinpoint the bacterial imbalances behind diarrhoea, vomiting and acid reflux.
Healthier skin & coat
Uncover the gut-level drivers of itchiness, allergies and sensitivities.
More energy
A stable microbiome supports healthy digestion — and the vitality that comes with it.
Better balance
Emerging gut–brain axis research links the microbiome to mood and behaviour.
How the PetBiome Test works
From a simple stool sample to a complete, personalised picture of your dog's gut health.
Collect the sample
A simple, stress-free stool sample at home. No vet visits, no invasive procedures. Return box and postage included.
Lab sequencing
Your sample is genomically sequenced at the Aberystwyth University laboratory using 16S rRNA analysis.
Personalised report
Your dog's biome is benchmarked against thousands of dogs to identify patterns and imbalances. Results in 2–4 weeks.
Practical recommendations
Clear, science-led diet and supplement guidance built from your dog's own results — no guesswork.
Optional consultation
Book a one-to-one with the team to walk through your report and build a plan together.
Retest & prove it
Retest whenever you're ready to see the change on paper — progress you can measure, not just notice.
What you'll discover about your dog
Not a score out of ten — a full, scientifically interpreted picture of your dog's gut, and exactly what to do with it. Here's what the real report looks like.
Your dog's headline scores
Diversity, species richness and dysbiosis pattern — each scored against defined healthy ranges, so you can see at a glance where your dog sits.
A clear classification
Stable, imbalanced, or imbalanced & depleted — plus exactly which beneficial bacteria are low or missing.
Your dog vs a healthy dog
Your dog's bacterial profile set side by side with the average of 200 healthy dogs, so differences are obvious.
A phased action plan
Not just data — a month-by-month protocol with dietary changes, targeted support and a retest checkpoint.
Everything you'll receive
What's in the kit
How the science works
How to collect the sample
Your PetBiome Report
Trusted across the pet health world
Test today. Rebalance tomorrow.
One test tells you what's wrong. Then put it right — with targeted, results-led support.
Find the imbalance
- Non-invasive at-home stool test
- 16S rRNA genomic sequencing
- Benchmarked against 10,000+ pets
- Personalised PetBiome report
- Science-led diet recommendations
Correct it, month by month
- Custom powders blended to the results
- Delivered to your door every month
- Targeted powders, guided by the report
- Ongoing support as things improve
- Retest whenever you want proof of progress
Real dogs. Real results.
"No veterinary visits, no stressful and invasive tests for my dog, nothing more than a simple stool test. Three years later, my Ava has still never needed the vet."
"People comment on how much more energy he has and how well he is looking, considering how poorly he was all last year."
"I can't thank you enough for saving my cat, Mo! I tell anyone who will listen about your amazing service."
"The sample kit is very simple to use and the results came through quickly."
Your dog's next 90 days
Day 1 — Collect
Kit arrives. A fresh sample, sealed and posted back — five minutes, no stress.
Weeks 2–4 — Understand
Your report lands: imbalances identified, benchmarked, and a plan to act on.
Month 3 — Rebalance
Targeted changes bedded in, symptoms easing — retest whenever you want proof.
Not all microbiome tests are equal
Most competitors rely on limited PCR panels. PetBiome uses full genomic sequencing — and Europe's largest pet microbiome database.
| Feature | Typical PCR test | PetBiome | Your benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | PCR panel | 16S rRNA genomic sequencing | A far more complete picture of the gut |
| Benchmark database | Limited | 10,000+ dogs & cats — Europe's largest | Results compared against real, relevant pets |
| Report | Static | Continuously updated with new research | Advice that stays current |
| Interpretation | Generic | Team of professional animal microbiologists | Expert eyes on your dog's results |
| Aftercare | None | Optional consultation + monthly custom powders | A plan, not just a PDF |
One test. Whole-body understanding.
The gut microbiome influences far more than digestion. Your dog's report covers the systems that matter.
Digestion
Diarrhoea, vomiting and acid reflux traced back to specific bacterial imbalances.
Immune system
The gut is central to immune regulation and your dog's natural defences.
Skin & coat
Itchy skin and dull coats are frequently rooted in gut imbalance.
Allergies & sensitivities
Identify the food sensitivities and intolerances driving reactions.
Inflammation
Chronic inflammation and IBD-type issues, understood at the source.
Weight & metabolism
Obesity and metabolic issues managed through targeted diet changes.
Mood & behaviour
Anxiety and reactivity, viewed through the gut–brain axis.
Energy & vitality
Healthy digestion means better nutrient absorption — and more energy.
Long-term wellbeing
Retesting tracks your dog's biome over time, so progress is proven.
Serious sequencing. Plain-English answers.
16S rRNA sequencing
Full genomic identification of the bacteria in your dog's gut — not a narrow PCR panel.
10,000+ pet database
Europe's largest pet microbiome database, built since 2018 from healthy and unhealthy pets.
Expert analysis
Research led and supported by a team of professional animal microbiologists.
Retest & track
A second test whenever you're ready turns "it seems better" into measurable change.
Backed by real institutions, not marketing
Samples are sequenced at IBERS, Aberystwyth University, and our work sits alongside respected organisations across pet nutrition and behaviour.
"A simple stool test showed exactly where the imbalance lay… it enabled me quickly and simply to correct it."Gerald Pepin — Dog Nutritionist
Meet Dr Carol Hughes
Founder and Microbiologist at Biome4Pets. With a passion for turning complex microbiome science into practical answers, Carol leads our research and ever-evolving understanding of what's really happening inside our dogs' guts.
Biome4Pets began in 2018, after four years of intensive research into the pet microbiome. Carol kept seeing the same story: devoted owners guessing their way through diets, supplements and elimination trials, while the real answer sat in the gut all along.
The PetBiome test is where that work starts for every dog: one simple sample, sequenced properly, read by people who know exactly what they're looking at.
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Who's behind the science
Dr Carol Hughes
Founder & Microbiologist. Leads Biome4Pets' research and its ever-evolving understanding of what's really happening inside our dogs' guts.
IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Every sample is genomically sequenced at the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences.
Association of Pet Nutrition Consultants
Recommended by professional pet nutrition consultants across the UK.
ProVet
Working alongside the veterinary community, not around it.
Center of Animal Behaviour
Because gut health and behaviour are more connected than most owners realise.
Improve Veterinary Education
Supporting continued education across veterinary science.
Nutritionists, behaviourists — and 1,000+ pet owners
"Three years later, my Ava has still never needed the vet."
"People comment on how much more energy he has and how well he is looking."
"I tell anyone who will listen about your amazing service."
"The sample kit is very simple to use and the results came through quickly."
Progress you can measure
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