Understanding Your Pet's Microbiome

Expert guidance on supporting your dog's gut health during gabapentin treatment.

This comprehensive guide includes:

  • Veterinary-grade information: Professional healthcare provider notes on gabapentin use in dogs
  • Pet owner-friendly summary: Easy-to-understand explanation of how this medication affects your dog
  • Gut balance support: Evidence-based strategies to maintain microbiome health during medication
  • Expert tips: Insights from our proprietary microbiome database

Part of our educational series on diet, health, and disease as they relate to the pet microbiome. Download this free resource to give your dog the best support during treatment.

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Understanding Your Pet's Microbiome
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How it Works

Sample Collection

Take Microbiome sample using the instructions and send back to us.

Lab Testing

The test is sent to Aberystwyth Laboratory where the microbiome sequencing is completed.

Personalised Report

Your pets data is compared to 1000’s of other dogs to look for patterns and dissimilarities. We create a report which is then discussed in your one-to-one consultancy with our gut microbiologist.See sample report

Support Their Health

We create a plan for you and your pet to increase bio diversity and balance the gut microbiome.

"I would recommend this treatment to anyone struggling with the same issues. You have given me my dog back".

I just wanted to share some feedback on your FMT pills. My dogs name is Koa and he almost 3 years old, he is kelpie collie cross. He is the best boy and very loved. About a year ago, he was struggling with blood in his stool, straining and watery diarrhea. After numerous diet changes and medications he was diagnosed with lympcytic colitis. The vet put him on numerous antibiotics and steroids for long periods of time. Wethink the amount of antibiotics led to gut dysbiosis. We tried to find a donor dog for FMT transplant, both dogs we tried didn't have the desired sample. I even took him to see a gut specialist at £450 per appointment that didn't provide much help.He needed the bathroom of every hour and had no control of when it happened. He had lost a lot of weight, 13kg, he look emaciated. We were feeling hopeless, worn out and were considering that he might have to be put to sleep until I came across your company. He is on a wild boar food called Beco, he had 3 months of fmt pills and a yeast pill called saccharomyces boullardi every day . He is like a new dog. He hasnt had diarrhea or blood in his stool for months. I hope it stays this way, I'm keeping everything crossed.I would recommend this treatment to anyone struggling with the same issues. You have given me my dog back.   Keep up the fantastic work you're doing,it really is incredible and changes animals and people's lives. Thankyou from the bottom of mine and koa's hearts!

Mairi Lamoreaux and Koa - FMT

Advanced Gut Health Insights

Uses cutting-edge genomic sequencing for a detailed, accurate analysis of your pet’s microbiome.

Personalised Action Plan

Get clear, science-backed recommendations tailored to your pet’s unique gut health needs.

Easy, At-Home Testing

Simple letterbox-friendly kit with step-by-step instructions for hassle-free sample collection.

Ongoing Expert Support

Access live and media support, plus continuously updated reports as new research emerges.

Understanding a dog’s microbiome is an act of love: curiosity in the service of their well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

The microbiome is home to trillions of species of bacteria, these support the health of your pet in multiple ways, with links to many of today's common ailments including itchiness, gastric discomfort and food sensitivities. Imbalances of the gut bacteria are common, caused by lifestyle, diet, stress and medications. Many of our pets have low levels of good gut bacteria and high levels of bacteria that cause inflammation. This test will accurately pinpoint low levels of all the good gut bacteria and make personalised recommendations on how best to increase them through dietary changes.  
1. Order the TestOrder the Kit: Once you’ve selected the service, order the microbiome test kit. The kit will be delivered to your home and includes instructions, a sample collection tube and a return envelope or box. 2. Collect the SamplePrepare for Sample Collection: Follow the instructions provided in the kit carefully. It’s important to collect the sample as soon as possible after your pet has defecated, to ensure the sample is fresh.Wear gloves if instructed, and use the collection tool we send you Note the Timing: If your pet is on antibiotics or any other medication that could affect their microbiome, let us know in the pet health form. 3. Packaging the SampleSeal and Secure: Once the sample is collected, place it in the provided tube. Follow the instructions to ensure the sample is properly sealed and preserved. Prepare for Shipping: Place the sealed sample into the return box and ensure it's securely packaged for mailing. Send to us, sit back and we will do the rest. 5. Wait for ResultsProcessing: The lab will process the sample and analyse the microbiome to identify the types and quantities of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes present in your pet’s gut. Results: Results typically take 2-4 weeks from when we receive the test. We will then take the data and put it into an easy-to-read report. The report will be emailed to you. Once you have received your report you can book your one-to-one consultancy. 6. Review the Recommendations Follow-up Recommendations: Once the results are ready, you will receive dietary and supplement recommendations based on the findings. 
Our tests take between 2-4 weeks to get your results to you from when we receive the sample.
The test is completely non-invasive, so there’s no risk to your dog, no matter their condition. All that’s required is a small sample of their faeces, which we’ll send to our lab for analysis. We’ll take care of the rest. Any dog, regardless of their health status, can be tested. However, certain medications, such as antibiotics, may affect the results or prevent us from accurately analysing the sample. We recommend you wait four weeks after taking the antibiotics before getting tested.