Recently I recieved microbiome test kits for pets from a company called NonNomNow. The test kits are called “Insights” and I got them at no cost to me in exchange for an honest review. You can read about why I think testing the microbiome is important on my previous post about this product here.
The kits arrived about ten days ago but it took that long for me to actually witness a cat pooping. Finally, this morning I saw Chris in the box. I wanted to retrieve his poop before he buried it but I was two seconds too slow.
The kit comes with two swabs and two vials. I was momentarily confused by that but then I assumed there were extras in case of mistakes. After reading the directions I saw that this was the case. The kit also comes with a small resealable bag to put the sample in and a pre-labeled return envelope. It also comes with a card that has the registration number on it and a place to write your pet’s name in case you have more than one pet like I do.
Once you have acquired the poop, the next step is to insert the cotton swab into it and rotate. If needed you can use it as a scoop to get about a pea-size piece.
Then place the tip of the swab in the vial, which contains a small amount of liquid, and then push down on the top of the swab. This will eject the tip.
The next step is to screw on the lid and shake. Then put the vial in the enclosed resealable bag.
At this point the directions say to apply the barcode sticker to the bag but the sticker came pre-applied. This concerned me a little but I assumed the directions were written at a time when the label came separate. The next step is to place the bag in the supplied envelope and seal it.
Finally, go to the website listed on your card to register your test kit.
Once registered the only thing left to do is drop off your test kit at the post office and wait for the results, which should take two to five weeks. When the results come back I will share them with you as well as my thoughts about it.
What do you think? Is this something you would be willing to try?
Bad Cat Chris 
Oh, probably not, the Dad plays with our poop too often as it is!
I think that’s called scooping. 🙂
Will be interested in hearing what you find out after doing the tests!
Pam
I can’t wait. 🙂
I’m really interested in hearing the results!
Me too.
I’m too am interested in the results and what they imply about kitty health!
It will be fun to discover that together.
good job my friend, good job! You KNOW we tried it! We learned quite a bit! It is definitely worthwhile!
I’m sure it is. I look forward to seeing the results.
This is very similar to the Cologard test for detecting colon cancer cells in humans.
Yes it is. I have done that and it’s way better than a colonoscopy.
I would try it if any of the cats had bowel trouble and I needed more info.
I think it could be useful for any condition since it affects so many health problems.
Why do they want to hoard cat poop? Purrs, Snoops and Kommando Kitty
I guess they just like poop.