AnimalBiome Founding
AnimalBiome have come a long way since their humble beginnings — a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015 and the launch of their first products in 2016! Today, led by Founder and Chief Science Officer Holly Ganz and Chief Executive Officer Carlton Osborne, AnimalBiome is the leader in microbiome science for companion animals. With one of the largest databases of gut health information in the world, we help thousands of veterinarians and pet parents every month successfully analyze and treat gut microbiome dysbiosis in companion animals. Learn more about AnimalBiome and see how their products can help your cat or dog!
AnimalBiome Vision
AnimalBiome believe that pets are full members of our families and will finally be able to live to their full potential when pet parents, and the pet care community that serves them, understand the essential roles that the microbiome plays in animal health.
AnimalBiome Mission
AnimalBiome are on a mission to revolutionize animal health by using microbiome science to create products that improve the lifespan and quality of life of companion animals. More than half of cats and dogs will suffer from a microbiome-related health condition at some point in their lives. Understanding and supporting a pet’s gut microbiome throughout their lives can help prevent the development of digestive, skin, and immune system related conditions.
AnimalBiome Values
- Follow the Science - AnimalBiome are a company founded and led by scientists, and every product and service they provide is backed by science. If a product doesn’t deliver proven efficacy of function, they won’t launch it.
- Be Inclusive & Honor Diversity - AnimalBiome value diversity in everything they do. From the people they hire to the companies they do business with, AnimalBiome look for diversity in thought and a respect for different ways of doing things.
- Be Transparent - AnimalBiome are open and honest about everything they do. AnimalBiome U.S.-based Animal Care Team is available by phone or email to take care of any questions or concerns their customers have.
- Minimize Our Environmental Impact - AnimalBiome care about the earth and how their business affects the natural world. AnimalBiome work hard to minimize the environmental impact of their products, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
- Mutuality - AnimalBiome strive to achieve mutual benefit in everything they do, including their interactions with customers, vendors, and by improving the communities in which they work and live.
- Give Back - AnimalBiome are dedicated to supporting organizations that work to improve pets’ lives. AnimalBiome routinely partner with animal shelters and pet rescue organizations to help the most vulnerable cats and dogs.
AnimalBiome Products
AnimalBiome’s scientists have studied the microbiomes of more than 30,000 cats and dogs and have developed science-backed solutions for pets suffering from a range of symptoms. If your pet suffers from health problems like diarrhea, vomiting, or itchy skin, the cause could be a microbiome imbalance. AnimalBiome DoggyBiome™ and KittyBiome™ microbiome testing and supplement products provide a scientific, comprehensive roadmap for achieving a healthy gut microbiome through our 3-Step Process of testing, restoring, and maintaining the gut microbiome.
Meet The Team
Founded in 2016 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, AnimalBiome was started with a simple goal of helping cats and dogs feel better by using science to unlock the mysteries of the pet gut microbiome. All of them love pets and have an unwavering passion about helping them lead longer, happier lives.
- 25% of us have PhD’s or advanced degrees
- 75% of us are women
- 100% of us love pets
(Just to show a few)
Holly Ganz, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Co-Founder
Carlton Osborne, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Alex Martin, Director of Animal Care, Co-Founder
Dawn Kingsbury, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Chief Veterinary Officer
AnimalBiome Labs in Oakland, California
Highly trained AnimalBiome employees in Oakland, California, labs use Illumina 16S rRNA to sequence the DNA found in each fecal matter sample and then employ sophisticated software to identify and analyze over 5,000 different types of gut bacteria. AnimalBiome compare the results for each sample to one of the world’s largest databases of healthy cat and dog gut microbiome data, providing their customers with a detailed gut health report and additional information to help them understand their pet’s results. AnimalBiome's gut health reports include personalized recommendations for supplements and dietary changes to improve each pet’s gut and overall health.
