AnimalBiome for Dog Gut Health Testing and Support

May 14

Gut health is the cornerstone of your dog’s wellness — from digestion to immune regulation, behavior, skin health, and even longevity. If your dog is struggling with chronic allergies, loose stools, yeast, or unexplained symptoms, the microbiome may be imbalanced… and we need to take a closer look.

That’s why I recommend AnimalBiome as the gold standard for gut health testing and microbiome repair. Their research-backed tools and targeted products help us stop guessing — and start rebuilding a healthier gut from the inside out.

Here’s how AnimalBiome fits into my holistic wellness approach for dogs.

Why Gut Health Testing Matters for Dogs

Gut testing isn’t just for humans. Dogs also suffer from:

Chronic dysbiosis after antibiotics or long-term kibble diets
Low microbial diversity leading to poor digestion and inflammation
Missing keystone species needed to regulate immunity and protect the gut lining

The AnimalBiome Gut Microbiome Test reveals what’s really going on inside:

Which bacteria are thriving or missing
Whether diversity is healthy or low
If harmful strains are taking over

This gives us a clear map for gut healing — especially for dogs with chronic symptoms that haven’t responded to diet, probiotics, or supplements alone.

My Favorite AnimalBiome Products and When to Use Them

Gut Microbiome Test Kit

This is where we start when symptoms are complex or persistent. Testing reveals exactly what the gut needs — whether it’s missing microbes, overgrowths, or low diversity. This is the most accurate way to decide if FMT or probiotics are appropriate.

Gut Restore FMT Capsules

If the test shows a serious imbalance, we may use FMT capsules — made from healthy donor dogs — to reseed the gut with key species. This is especially helpful:

After antibiotics or deworming
For chronic diarrhea, yeast, or IBD
When essential gut bacteria are absent

⚠️ This is not a random probiotic. It’s targeted therapy based on your dog’s unique test results.

Gut Restore for Raw-Fed Dogs

For raw-fed pups, AnimalBiome offers a raw-compatible FMT blend using donors with raw-based microbiomes. It’s ideal for chronic symptoms in dogs eating fresh food that still need microbiome support.

Gut Soothe

A gentle blend of herbs, prebiotics, and amino acids that calm the gut, support the mucosal lining, and reduce inflammation. It’s a favorite of mine for:

Leaky gut symptoms like itching, rashes, and ear infections
Dogs recovering from GI stress or food changes
Support while waiting on test results

Testing is not required for this one — it’s safe and supportive as part of a wellness plan.

Gut Maintenance Plus (GMP)

After doing the work to rebuild the gut, we don’t want to lose progress. GMP is a daily support probiotic that helps maintain microbiome balance and immune strength. Ideal for:

Post-FMT or Gut Restore protocols
Stressful times (boarding, travel, new foods)
Dogs needing mild maintenance

S. boulardii + FOS

A yeast-based probiotic that helps stop diarrhea, reduce inflammation, and crowd out pathogens. FOS provides gentle prebiotic support to feed good bacteria.

Excellent for antibiotic support
Useful in cases of yeast overgrowth or acute diarrhea
Often used short-term or in rotation

No test required — I use this often in transition phases or gut resets.

8-Strain Gut Health Supplement

This is their broad-spectrum probiotic, great for general wellness, mild digestive issues, or immune support. I recommend this for dogs:

Without severe symptoms
During seasonal transitions
For maintenance in healthy dogs

Do You Always Need to Test First?

Not always — but often.

Test first if your dog:

Has chronic symptoms, allergies, or recurring GI upset
Isn’t improving despite diet or supplement changes
Is a candidate for FMT

Skip testing when:

You're supporting a mild imbalance or seasonal gut reset
You want to calm inflammation with Gut Soothe
You’re proactively maintaining gut health

Why I Trust This Brand

AnimalBiome is science-backed, transparent, and deeply researched. Unlike generic pet probiotics or random supplements, they’ve built their products based on real-world canine microbiome data. Their test is easy to use, and their customer support is solid.

As a holistic practitioner, I use these tools strategically within a broader plan that also includes:

Species-appropriate nutrition
Herbal support and binders when needed
Essential oils for gut inflammation and emotional stress
Lifestyle shifts that reduce microbiome disruption

Top 5 Things You Can Do Today

Eliminate kibble and reduce synthetic ingredients in your dog’s food
Add fermented veggies or small amounts of prebiotic fiber (start slow)
Avoid unnecessary antibiotics, dewormers, and flea/tick meds
Start with Gut Soothe or S. boulardii for gentle support
Test with AnimalBiome if symptoms are lingering

Dana’s Thoughts

I don’t recommend products lightly. I use AnimalBiome with many clients because it allows us to see exactly what’s happening — and act on it. No guessing. No wasted supplements. Just thoughtful, effective healing.

If you want to go deeper and understand what your dog’s gut truly needs…

Join the client forum for step-by-step guidance, product recommendations, and exclusive protocols.
Member Forum: https://members.welloiledk9.com
Downloads: https://welloiledk9.com/download
Affiliate Products: https://welloiledk9.com/affiliate-links

"Statements in this blog have not been evaluated by the FDA. Educational content only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

Dana Brigman