From order to result in five steps
- You orderThe kit arrives at your door.
- You collect the sampleAt home in a few minutes. It does not hurt your dog.
- You send itIn the enclosed envelope to the laboratory in Brno.
- The result arrivesWithin 4 weeks after the sample is delivered.
- We explain itFor free, and we advise on the next step.
Who lives in your dog’s gut
Billions of bacteria live in a dog’s gut. Together they are called the gut microbiome, and they help with digestion. They interact with the immune system, and scientists are also studying their link to the skin. A test from a small stool sample finds out which bacteria are there and which are more or less abundant.
Every dog’s microbiome is a little different. It is shaped by food, age, environment, stress and medication. The test shows what it looks like in your dog, instead of guessing from general advice.
You can read more about what a stool analysis shows and what it does not in the article Dog microbiome test: what a stool analysis can show.
A few minutes at home, the laboratory does the rest
In the kit you will find a guide, a tube with a swab, a zip bag and an envelope for the laboratory.
- 01
Collect the sample
Using the swab on the tube cap, you pick up a little stool that your dog has just passed.
- 02
Close and label
You put the swab back into the tube, close it tightly and write your dog’s name, the date and the sender on the label.
- 03
Pack
You place the tube into the clear bag and close the zip.
- 04
Send
You put the bag into the white envelope and post it to the laboratory. Then you just wait for the result.
The detailed procedure is in the guide inside the kit. Follow it so the sample stays in good condition.
What the test shows, and what it does not
The test shows
- which bacteria live in your dog’s gut,
- which are plentiful and which are scarce, and how varied the composition is,
- how the tummy is doing right now, so you have something to compare with later,
- what to base your choice of care on, instead of trying things blindly.
The test does not show
- a diagnosis or the cause of health problems,
- whether your dog has parasites or an infection (your vet finds that out with a different examination),
- a permanent state: the microbiome changes, and the result is a snapshot of one moment.
Just the test, or the course too?
In both cases we explain the result for free. A diagnosis is always made by a vet, and the result is a useful basis for them.
Microbiome test
Just the test. Based on the result you decide what to do next, and we advise you on it for free.
Test + TREVALO CARE synbiotic course
The test plus a course put together according to your dog’s result.
- Synbiotics are beneficial bacteria (probiotics) together with food for them (prebiotics).
- A 3-month course: you mix the powder into salmon oil and add it to the bowl.
What you ask most often
Does the sampling hurt my dog?
No. The sample is taken from stool that your dog has already passed. You just pick up a small amount of stool with the swab, following the guide.
Can I do the sampling at home on my own?
Yes. The kit contains everything you need, including a user guide. The sampling takes a few minutes, then you pack the sample into the bag and the envelope and send it to the laboratory.
Who carries out the tests?
The tests are carried out by Trevalo in its own laboratories in Brno, Czech Republic. Trevalo also makes TREVALO CARE tailored synbiotics and other products that we offer on the website. You send the sample from the sampling kit in the enclosed envelope to the Trevalo laboratory, and the result comes to you directly from Trevalo. We do not process the test ourselves: we are an independent distributor, and we are happy to help you choose.
What if I do not understand the test results?
There is no need to worry. Just get in touch and we will explain the results from the report in plain language. Our advice is free for you.
Can the test tell what is wrong with my dog?
No, the test is not a diagnosis. It shows the composition of the gut microbiome, that is, which bacteria live in the gut and in what proportions. The cause of health problems is always determined by a vet, and the result is a useful basis for them.
Does the test replace a visit to the vet?
No. If your dog has acute problems, for example blood in the stool, repeated vomiting or lethargy, go straight to the vet. The test works as a complement when you want to know the starting state of the microbiome.
What will I get out of the result?
You get an overview of your dog’s microbiome composition. You can go through it with your vet and choose care based on it, such as the TREVALO CARE synbiotic course, instead of guessing.
Want to get to know your dog’s microbiome?
You order the test directly from the manufacturer. We are not the seller, but we are happy to help you choose.
3 990 Kč
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