Pet Health

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Biome9 GutDiscovery Test for my beloved 10-year-old French Bulldog, Dolly. With Dolly facing challenges like IVDD and the aftermath of a salmonella incident, I was keen to explore ways to optimise her diet and support her gut  health in her senior years. The process of collecting the sample for the test was surprisingly simple and straightforward, if a little gross! The kit provided everything needed to scoop a small kidney bean sized blob of Dolly’s stool and send it back for analysis. However, there was a slight hiccup with the first …

As an animal owner, it doesn’t need to be said that the health and wellbeing of your furry friend is a priority. A healthy dog is a happy dog so doing what you can to improve their health will help them to live longer and fulfilled lives. Here are some ways you can keep your dog healthy: Daily Health Checks  Dogs are vulnerable to a variety of illnesses so it’s important to take them to the vet to get regular checks. Ear infections, kennel cough, and ringworm are amongst some of the most common illnesses contracted by dogs and can cause your …