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Breed:
Russian Blue
Sex:
Female
Age:
7 years
Weight:
10 pounds
Antibiotics within last 6 months:
No
Currently feeding veterinary prescription diet:
No
Medications/Supplements:
None
Sample Date:
June 13, 2025
Registration Kit ID:
255-413-022-660
Pet Parent:
Karen Stonier
Microbiome Analysis Kit - comprehensive
Mia's Microbiome Analysis
Congratulations on taking proactive steps toward Mia's overall health and wellness!
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Mia's level of beneficial bacteria bifidobacteria and lactobacilli was within the reference range for cats.
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Mia's bacterial diversity was within the reference range for cats.
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Mia's potential to produce butyrate in her gut was within the range of what we observe for cats.
Studies have shown that beneficial bacteria and bacterial diversity tend to decrease as pets age while butyrate is beneficial for healthy aging and healthy digestive function.
You indicated that Mia's stool quality varies from day to day. Probiotics and prebiotics help support gut microbiota to help promote intestinal health and balance.
Nutrition Recommendations
Mia's microbiome signature
Beneficial Bacteria
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LOG (gc/uL)
Logarithmic scale used to measure the concentration of bacteria in your pet's sample
Reference Range
Petivity [Cat] Median
What are Beneficial Bacteria?
Beneficial bacteria include bifidobacteria and lactobacilli and are important for immune function and maintenance of digestive health [10]. Our test measures absolute levels of beneficial bacteria in your pet's sample. As pets age their levels of beneficial bacteria tend to decrease [11]. Consumption of prebiotic fiber can help maintain bifidobacteria and lactobacilli levels in pets [12].
Results
- Beneficial bacteria in Mia's sample are represented by the abundance of bifidobacteria & lactobacilli.
- Mia's level of beneficial bacteria bifidobacteria and lactobacilli was within the reference range for cats.
Actions to Take
- It's important to continue to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria throughout your pet's life. Feeding a prebiotic fiber will provide nourishment and help support the growth of these bacteria. Our tailored nutrition recommendations take this into account.
Bacterial Diversity
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Shannon Diversity Index
*Accounts for the abundance and evenness of the bacterial species present.
Reference Range
Petivity [Cat] Median
What is Bacterial Diversity?
Bacterial diversity shows how many different species of bacteria are present and how evenly these species are spread across Mia's sample. High bacterial diversity has been linked with digestive health [1]. Decreased diversity can be associated with being overweight [2]. In addition, some antibiotics can decrease diversity of bacteria in the gut and may also decrease levels of beneficial bacteria [3]. Use of certain probiotics can help maintain and restore beneficial bacteria and bacterial diversity [4].
Results
- Mia's bacterial diversity was within the reference range for cats.
Actions to Take
- It's important to support bacterial diversity in your pet's gut throughout their life. Feeding a prebiotic fiber and an appropriate probiotic can help promote bacterial diversity in the gut. Our tailored recommendations take this into account
Butyrate Production Potential
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Predicted (PICRUSt*) Gene Abundance Percent
*A bioinformatic tool used to predict the ability of microbes to perform certain functions like produce butyrate.
Reference Range
Petivity [Cat] Median
What is Butyrate?
Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid that is produced by certain bacteria in the gut when they digest fiber. Butyrate is important for gut integrity as it acts as the main energy source of cells lining the gut and helps promote healthy growth and maturation of these cells, supports gut barrier function to prevent harmful substances from entering the bloodstream, and reduces inflammation in the gut.
Results
- * Represents the potential of Mia's gut bacteria to produce butyrate
- Mia's potential to produce butyrate in her gut was within the range of what we observe for cats.
Actions to Take
- Maintaining butyrate production helps provide nutrients for your pet's digestive cells to promote gut health. An appropriate probiotic can support butyrate-producing bacteria [9].We have taken this into account in our tailored nutrition recommendations for Mia.
Nutrition recommendations for Mia
Based on Mia's assessment, our team of scientists and nutritionists has created a tailored nutrition plan to promote healthy digestive and immune systems to help Mia reach her full potential. We recommend:
- The prebiotic fiber inulin:
- supports the growth of bacteria that produce the vitamins folate, biotin, thiamine, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and B12 in the gut
- helps feed beneficial bacteria in the gut
- protects and strengthens gut health by enhancing microbiota balance.
- supports butyrate production by gut bacteria.
- promotes digestive health
- The probiotic Bacillus coagulans BC30. Different probiotic bacteria have different functions. BC30 can:
- support gut microbiota to help promote intestinal health and balance
- support immune health
- promote bacteria with the ability to produce butyrate
- Antioxidants:
- help fight free radicals
- support a strong immune system in elderly pets
- Beneficial Ingredients from Food:
- Vision - Vitamin A and taurine support healthy vision
- Skin and coat - Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A nourish skin and coat
- Longer Life - proprietary blend of antixidants, prebiotic fiber, omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids proven to both improve & extend the life of cats age 7+
Food and Supplements
These recommendations contain ingredients that may benefit Mia.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Multi Care for Cats
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Multi Care for Cats
Beneficial Ingredients:
PREBIOTIC
Inulin
PROBIOTIC
Bacillus coagulans BC30
ANTIOXIDANT
Vitamin E
Purina Pro Plan Prime Plus Adult 7+ Senior Cat Food
Purina Pro Plan Prime Plus Adult 7+ Senior Cat Food
Beneficial Ingredients:
PREBIOTIC
Chicory root inulin
PROBIOTIC
Bacillus coagulans BC30
FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- Fish oil
- Zinc
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- Antioxidants
Petivity Analysis Kits are not for diagnostic purposes. Information
provided by these kits is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease. Information is intended for optimizing
pet health & wellbeing. We recommend regular wellness check ups
with your Veterinarian. If you want to address a symptom, we
recommend consulting with your Veterinarian.