Skin Microbiome Test For Dogs & Cats
At-home skin health test for dogs and cats. Analyze skin bacteria, fungi, and balance to better understand itching, redness, and irritation.
- Identifies microbial patterns linked to itching, redness, paw licking, and irritation
- At-home swab test profiles key skin bacteria and fungi
- Personalized insights on skin care, environmental care, and veterinary-relevant findings
- Science-Backed and Developed by Canadian Microbiome Scientists
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Product Overview
Why it matters
Your pet’s skin can reveal more than what you see. Redness, constant scratching, paw licking, seasonal flare-ups, allergy-related sensitivity, and coat changes may be associated with shifts in the skin microbiome. Testing provides deeper context for more informed skin-care decisions.
Why Pawomics
We don’t just list microorganisms. Our science-backed skin microbiome analysis examines bacterial and yeast community patterns, diversity, and evenness to help you better understand your pet’s skin and coat health. Every sample is processed in our own Canadian lab.
What you get
- Skin microbiome score + diversity and evenness analysis
- Core bacterial and fungal profiles, including Malassezia patterns
- Selected organism screening with veterinary context
- Personalized skin-care, environmental, and monitoring guidance
Who it’s for
Dogs and cats with persistent or recurring skin concerns, including skin redness, constant scratching, paw licking, seasonal flare-ups, possible atopy or allergy-related sensitivity, or coat changes.
What's included?
- Swab collection kit (easy at-home use)
- Prepaid return envelope
- Step-by-step instruction guide
- Access to your personalized report
How it works
1. Activate
Register your kit at pawomics.com/pages/activate and enter the code on your instruction card.
2. Collect
Follow the included instructions to collect a skin sample from your pet. Seal securely in the provided collection tube.
3. Send
Drop the pre-addressed, prepaid return mailer in any mailbox.
4. Analysis
Our Canadian microbiome scientists analyze your sample in our lab.
5. Results
Around 4 weeks, you'll receive an email when your report is ready.
Store kit in a cool, dry place until use.
Is your pet showing these signs?
Don't wait for symptoms to progress. Minor imbalances today are the blueprint for major costs tomorrow.
Red Skin & Irritation
Persistent redness, inflammation, or visible skin irritation. Redness, or irritation.
Itchy Skin
Frequent scratching, rubbing, or signs of ongoing skin discomfort. Frequent scratching or rubbing.
Paw Licking
Repeated paw licking, chewing, or irritation between the toes. Repeated licking or paw chewing.
Skin & Coat
Unusual odor, dryness, flaking, or changes in skin and coat health. Odor, dryness, or coat changes.
Seasonal Allergies
Recurring skin flare-ups during seasonal or environmental changes. Seasonal skin flare-ups.
Atopy & Allergy Symptoms
Ongoing itchiness, redness, or sensitivity linked to possible allergies. Itching, redness, or sensitivity.
What You’ll Receive
Is Your Pet’s Skin Balanced?
See how your pet’s skin microbiome compares with provisional reference ranges for diversity and balance.
Are Skin Microbes Evenly Distributed?
Understand whether certain microbial groups dominate the skin community and support overall skin monitoring.
How Diverse Is Your Pet’s Skin?
Learn how many microbial groups are present and how they are distributed across the sampled skin sites.
What May Be Behind Skin Discomfort?
Explore bacterial that may be associated with itching, odor, and skin irritation.
What May Need Veterinary Review?
Review findings that may support confirmatory testing and conversations about appropriate veterinary care.
How Skin Test Works
Step 1: Swab
Swab the target area 10–15 times. Press to release the swab tip into the tube.
Step 2: Activate & Ship
Register kit online and send your sample in our prepaid envelopes.
Step 3: Report
Get detailed reports and custom supplement plans via email. (Result around 4 weeks)
Questions & Answers
What is the Pawomics Skin Microbiome Test for dogs and cats?
The Pawomics Skin Microbiome Test is an at-home skin swab test for dogs and cats. It helps pet parents understand skin bacterial patterns, microbial diversity, and skin signals that may be linked to itching, redness, paw licking, odor, dryness, coat changes, and recurring irritation.
Who is this skin health test best for?
This test is best for dogs or cats with recurring itching, redness, paw licking, hot spots, odor, dryness, flaking, coat changes, or allergy-related skin concerns. It is also useful for proactive pet parents who want data-driven insight before choosing skin-care products or a long-term monitoring plan.
What will I learn from the microbiome report?
Your Pawomics report explains your pet’s skin microbiome composition, bacterial and yeast patterns, diversity, evenness, and selected organism findings. The goal is to help you make clearer skin-care and monitoring decisions instead of guessing.
How does the at-home sample collection work?
Collect the sample at home using the kit instructions, activate your kit online, and mail the sample back using the included return shipping materials. The process is designed to be simple for everyday pet parents.
How long does it take to receive results?
Results are typically available around 4 weeks after the lab receives your pet’s sample. Timing may vary depending on shipping, sample condition, and lab processing volume.
Is return shipping included?
Yes. The kit includes free return shipping materials so you can send your pet’s sample back for analysis without arranging separate shipping.
