Our Founding
We have come a long way since our humble beginnings—a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015 and the launch of our first products in 2016! Today, led by Founder and Chief Science Officer Holly Ganz and Chief Executive Officer Carlton Osborne, AnimalBiome is the leader in microbiome science for companion animals. With one of the largest databases of gut health information in the world, we help thousands of veterinarians and pet parents every month successfully analyze and treat gut microbiome dysbiosis in companion animals. Learn more about us and see how our products can help your cat or dog!
Our Vision
We believe that pets are full members of our families and will finally be able to live to their full potential when pet parents, and the pet care community that serves them, understand the essential roles that the microbiome plays in animal health.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to revolutionize animal health by using microbiome science to create products that improve the lifespan and quality of life of companion animals. More than half of cats and dogs will suffer from a microbiome-related health condition at some point in their lives. Understanding and supporting a pet’s gut microbiome throughout their lives can help prevent the development of digestive, skin, and immune system related conditions.
Our Products
AnimalBiome’s scientists have studied the microbiomes of more than 30,000 cats and dogs and have developed science-backed solutions for pets suffering from a range of symptoms. If your pet suffers from health problems like diarrhea, vomiting, or itchy skin, the cause could be a microbiome imbalance. Our DoggyBiome™ and KittyBiome™ microbiome testing and supplement products provide a scientific, comprehensive roadmap for achieving a healthy gut microbiome through our 3-Step Process of testing, restoring, and maintaining the gut microbiome.
Our Team
A quarter of us have PhD’s or advanced degrees. Seventy-five percent of us are women. All of us love pets and have an unwavering passion about helping them lead longer, happier lives.
Our Labs in Oakland, California
Highly trained AnimalBiome employees in our Oakland, California, labs use Illumina 16S rRNA to sequence the DNA found in each fecal matter sample and then employ sophisticated software to identify and analyze over 5,000 different types of gut bacteria. We compare the results for each sample to one of the world’s largest databases of healthy cat and dog gut microbiome data, providing our customers with a detailed gut health report and additional information to help them understand their pet’s results. Our gut health reports include personalized recommendations for supplements and dietary changes to improve each pet’s gut and overall health.
