PAWOMICS skin microbiome test kit for dogs and cats on a white background

Pawomics skin microbiome test kit for dogs and cats held by a hand on a white background.

At-home pet DNA test for skin health with a swab and text details on a white background

Diagram of skin health analysis with bacterial composition and defense status on a white background

Laptop displaying a skin microbiome comparison chart with a dog icon on a white background

Skin care dashboard with personalized recovery steps and health scores on a white background

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Developed by Canadian microbiome scientists

Skin Microbiome Test For Dogs & Cats

At-home skin swab test for dogs and cats

$189.00 CAD

See which bacteria live on your pet’s skin and how balanced they are
Review skin patterns alongside itching, odour and coat changes
Get top priorities and a 90-day skin care roadmap to share with your vet

Prepaid return mailer

Results in about a month

For dogs & cats

What’s in the box

Skin collection swab and tube, step-by-step guide, prepaid return mailer and access to your digital report.

How to collect

Swab the area of concern 10–15 times, release the swab tip into the tube and mail it back.

Shipping & returns

Orders ship within 1–2 business days. Unused and unregistered kits can be returned within 14 days of delivery.

Skin Microbiome Test For Dogs & Cats

$189.00 CAD

AT-HOME TEST

FOR DOGS & CATS

RESULTS IN ABOUT A MONTH

PREPAID RETURN MAILER

DEVELOPED BY CANADIAN MICROBIOME SCIENTISTS

IS THIS TEST FOR YOUR PET?

Itching that won’t settle?

A skin test can help if you’ve noticed any of these in your dog or cat.

Scratching and chewing

Itching that comes back, even after a bath or a new shampoo.

Paw licking

Licking or chewing at paws, often in the evening.

Red or irritated patches

Spots on the belly, paws, armpits or skin folds.

Odour, flaking or a dull coat

A yeasty smell, dandruff or a coat that’s lost its shine.

Seasonal flare-ups

Itching that gets worse at certain times of year.

Overgrooming in cats

Bald or thinning patches from licking.

Open sores, bleeding or skin that seems painful? Please see your vet first.

YOUR REPORT

See what’s inside your pet’s report.

A 22-page report that starts with a simple summary and goes as deep as you want.

Sample report with illustrative data

Summary

Overall skin balance, diversity and your pet’s top 5 skin care priorities.

View the full skin sample report View the full skin sample report

	Gut	Skin	Oral	DNA
Digestion and stool patterns
Skin and coat bacteria
Breath and plaque-related bacteria
Breed, traits and genetic health
Microbiome diversity and key bacteria
A 90-day care plan
Plain-language report

AFTER YOUR RESULTS

From report to everyday care.

Test

Swab at home and mail it back. Your report arrives in about a month.

Understand

Start with a plain-language summary and your pet’s top priorities, then explore each signal.

Support

Follow a 90-day skin care roadmap, track itching and skin changes, and share the report with your vet.

When to retest: about every 6 months, or at least 6–8 weeks after a diet or supplement change.

A report doesn’t diagnose or fix a condition. It gives you clearer information to make care decisions with your veterinarian.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple to do at home.

Step 1

1. Activate

Enter the Kit ID from the barcode sticker on the side of the box.

Step 2

2. Collect

Swab the area of concern 10–15 times, release the swab tip into the tube and mail it back.

Step 3

3. Mail it back

Pop the sample in the prepaid return mailer and drop it off.

Step 4

4. Get your report

We email you when your report is ready, in about a month.

BUILT ON MICROBIOME SCIENCE

Clear results, honest limits.

Pawomics tests are developed by Canadian microbiome scientists. Every report is written in plain language, explains what each result can and can’t tell you, and is ready to share with your vet.

Plain-language summary and top priorities
A clear note on what the test does not show
Built to share with your veterinarian

Meet our science Meet our science

Questions, answered.

What does the skin test show?

The bacteria found on your pet’s skin, how diverse and balanced they are, top priorities and a 90-day skin care roadmap.

What doesn’t it show?

It doesn’t identify the cause of an allergy, confirm an infection or replace a skin exam. It highlights patterns to review with your vet.

Which area should I swab?

Swab the area you’re most concerned about, such as paws, belly or skin folds. Note the area and any recent baths or skin products.

When should I retest?

Many pet parents retest about every 6 months to see how things are shifting. After a diet or supplement change, wait at least 6–8 weeks so results reflect the new routine. Results may shift, stay similar, or need context, so review them with your vet. After a course of skin medication, wait at least 4–6 weeks.

My pet seems healthy. Is it worth testing?

Yes, if you want a baseline. A first report shows your pet’s current pattern, so future changes are easier to understand.

Do I need this test before buying probiotics?

No. Our probiotics can be part of daily care on their own. A test simply adds more information if you want it.

How long do results take?

About a month after the lab receives your pet’s sample. We email you when your report is ready.

Is return shipping included?

Yes. Every kit includes a prepaid return mailer.

Can I return a kit?

Unused and unregistered kits can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Once a kit is activated or a sample is sent, it can’t be returned.