B9 Journal - Discover The Future Of Precision Pet Health – Page 2

• July 1, 2025

Introducing the BIOME9 × Pooch & Mutt Collaboration

At BIOME9, our mission has always been to push the boundaries of canine gut health research and deliver the best microbiome testing and veterinary support.

Today, we’re excited to announce a new chapter in that journey: a collaboration with Pooch & Mutt.

This fresh new approach will continue to bring accessible, reliable, microbiome testing - paired with the same great supplements and expert advice you trust.

Bushra Schuitemaker

Lead Microbiologist

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Meet your dog's microbiome

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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Dog Microbiome Analysis: What it is and Why it’s Important

Microbiome testing is an emerging field of science and is a relatively new concept, especially in dogs. It can be a great analytic tool in revealing areas to target in order to enhance your dog’s overall health, but what actually is it and why is it important?
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5 tips to keep your dog’s gut healthy

With information about the gut microbiome ever growing, and products targeting gut health increasing in number, it can be a hard world to navigate with your dog, especially as you cannot see inside your dog’s gut, and they can't tell you what the problem might be. If you want to start promoting a balanced gut microbiome in your dog, but aren't sure where to start, follow these 5 tips to ensure a balanced gut flora in your dog.
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What is the difference between prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics?

From live yoghurts to health supplements, these terms are used to describe the active ingredients that claim to be able to transform the health of the microbiome.
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What is the role of each bacteria in the microbiome?

Let's take a look at the most commonly found bacteria in your dogs’ gut, what they do, and what happens if their levels become too high or too low.

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How will taking supplements impact my dog?

With most supplements you will see some small changes quite quickly, as they can have instantaneous effects.
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How do antibiotics affect the microbiome?

The microbiome is prone to disruption, particularly from antibiotics. Even a short course can have a big impact.
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Dog behaviour and the gut microbiome

Struggling to explain your dog's behaviour? Perhaps the answer could be in their gut.
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Unravelling pathogens in the dog gut microbiome

Various bacterial species coexist in the canine gut microbiome, each playing a role in digestion, immune function, and overall health.
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BIOME9 guide to changing your dog’s diet

Here’s our quick guide to making dietary changes safely and effectively.
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Joint health, mobility and the microbiome

It is well accepted that the microbes in our dogs’ intestines can play a major role in the health of their joints and their mobility.
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An introduction to the canine microbiome

The community of organisms that live within the digestive tract are known as the gut microbiome, and there are literally trillions of them.
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