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The community of organisms that live within the digestive tract are known as the gut microbiome, and there are literally trillions of them.
Research from BIOME9 reveals that over 92% of dogs have pathogens present in their microbiome, with 85% carrying more than one. While many pathogens remain asymptomatic, they can lead to illness when stress or a weakened immune system comes into play.
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking breed-specific microbiome research study at BIOME9! This is your chance to be part of something truly exciting that could transform our understanding of canine health and longevity.
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In our GutDiscovery® report, you will see a few references to the ‘resilience’ of your dog’s Gut Microbiome. But what actually is resilience in the context of gut health, how is it measured, and why is it so important?
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We’re thrilled to introduce the BIOME9 1000-Dog Longevity Study, a pioneering research project that will explore the connections between the canine gut microbiome and long-term health. This exclusive study, led by our renowned team of experts, could select your dog as one of the participants in this landmark research.
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Does your dog go through bouts of itching, or seem unwell after meals, and you aren’t sure if it's an allergy or intolerance? Knowing the difference between the two may be the key to your dog’s comfort.
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In a ground-breaking new partnership, Guide Dogs UK has teamed up with BIOME9 to explore and optimise the gastrointestinal health of their puppies as they train to be guide dogs.
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Lead microbiologist Bushra Schuitemaker recently attended an enlightening seminar by Dr. Anders Bergstrom of the University of East Anglia. Dr. Bergstrom, an expert in ancient DNA, who presented a talk on the evolution of the human-dog relationship, shedding light on the deep-rooted connection between humans and dogs.
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Sequencing involves reading the nucleotide sequence of DNA. Using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), we amplify the gene of interest—in this case, the 16S rRNA gene specific to bacteria—so that we have numerous copies, which serve as technical replicates.
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There are many tools to help manage our dogs' behaviour, such as training and physical activity. However, did you know that the microbiome is an underused resource in addressing unwanted behaviours and even influencing your dog's anxiety and stress levels?
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Recently, we reached out to customers in the midst of their BIOME9 journey to gather feedback on how our supplements have benefited their dogs so far.
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The debate over whether our domestic dogs are pure carnivores or are well adapted to a more omnivorous diet has been raging in the pet nutrition community for many years, and while there have been strong arguments for both positions, there has been little in the way of firm scientific evidence to back them up. However, this could be changing as recent developments in our understanding of the canine gut microbiome are starting to uncover more about how the bacterial populations in our dogs’ digestive tracts are adapted to different types of diet.
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Your canine friend is also a host to a vast community of microorganisms, including an impressive number of bacteria, living on their skin, in their mouth, and most predominantly in their gastrointestinal tract. This collection of microorganisms is known as the microbiota, and together with their genetic material and environment, they form your dog's microbiome.
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