petivity Comprehensive Microbiome Test Kit for Cats & Dogs, At-Home Stool Analysis

Petivity Comprehensive Microbiome Analysis Kit for Cats and Dogs, powered by Purina, is an at-home stool-sample test that reveals a pet’s gut microbiome profile and provides tailored nutrition recommendations.

• At-home microbiome analysis for cats and dogs — get information about your pet’s gut bacteria from a stool sample.
• Online report of your pet’s unique gut profile — review predicted butyrate production, beneficial bacteria levels and microbial diversity.
• Tailored food and supplement recommendations — use the report to inform nutrition choices.
• Vet-focused findings — share information about uncommon bacteria and key bacterial findings with your veterinarian.
• Includes gloves, a collection swab, a tube and a prepaid return envelope — the listed collection and return supplies are provided in the kit.

Gut health can affect a pet’s behavior, weight and nutrient absorption, so understanding the gut microbiome can help owners take informed steps to support digestive health and immune support. This kit is made for cats and dogs, with senior pets and pets with existing concerns highlighted as especially suitable for testing. It provides an at-home way to gather gut-health information and an online report for reviewing the results.

What information does the microbiome report provide?

The online report shows your pet’s unique gut profile, including predicted butyrate production, beneficial bacteria levels and microbial diversity. These findings offer a closer look at the bacteria represented in the stool sample, alongside nutrition guidance tailored to your pet.

• Predicted butyrate production level
• Beneficial bacteria levels and microbial diversity

What comes in the kit, and how is the sample collected?

The kit contains the supplies for collecting and returning a stool sample: gloves, a collection swab, a tube and a prepaid return envelope. Collect a stool sample using the provided swab and tube, then send it in the return envelope for analysis.

• Gloves for sample collection
• Collection swab and sample tube
• Prepaid return envelope

Can the results help with nutrition or a veterinary discussion?

Yes. Petivity provides tailored food and supplement recommendations, plus a report of uncommon bacteria and key bacterial findings for your veterinarian. An optional personalized weight control report and feeding plan is also available.

• Nutrition recommendations tailored to your pet
• Optional weight control report and feeding plan

The kit is especially suited to owners of senior cats and dogs, or pets with existing concerns, who want more information about their pet’s gut bacteria. Its profile, nutrition recommendations and veterinarian-focused findings make it a practical source of information for discussing digestive health and food choices.

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