AnimalBiome Veterinary Academy

Discover learning modules, short video tutorials, advanced training, webinars, and downloadable resources to help integrate microbiome medicine into your practice and improve patient outcomes. Join our community of veterinary professionals dedicated to unlocking the power of the microbiome.


Welcome to AnimalBiome Veterinary Academy

 

Watch this video for a quick overview by Tonya Cooksey, DVM to learn about what the AnimalBiome Veterinary Academy has to offer.

Latest Course

EDUCATIONAL COURSE

This 7-module course equips veterinary professionals with a practical understanding of microbiome-based therapies—including FMT, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and bacteriophages. You’ll learn how each tool works, when to use it, and how to apply microbiome-friendly solutions across GI, immune, and skin-related conditions. Featuring real-world case examples, clear protocols, and implementation tips, the course empowers you to deliver more targeted, effective care. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your expertise, you'll gain the confidence to make microbiome medicine a seamless part of your clinical practice.

Unlock $150 in Rewards – Limited Time Only!

Take our FREE The Microbiome Toolbox course and deepen your expertise in microbiome medicine. Complete the quiz with an 80% score or higher to receive a $150 AnimalBiome Veterinary gift card toward your next purchase!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Microbiome Medicine & ABV Solutions

This digital Lunch & Learn session provides a comprehensive introduction to Microbiome Medicine and how it applies to veterinary practice. You'll explore key product highlights, client communication strategies, and our tier programs designed to help you get started with AnimalBiome Veterinary. Whether you're new to microbiome-based treatments or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools to integrate ABV solutions into your practice effectively.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Vet Techs

ABV Onboarding For Veterinary Technicians

This onboarding course is designed specifically for veterinary technicians to help you understand the fundamentals of microbiome medicine and how ABV solutions can support pet health. You'll learn about our products, testing services, and protocols, as well as how to effectively communicate microbiome insights to clients and integrate ABV into your clinic’s workflow. Get ready to become a microbiome advocate and make a lasting impact in veterinary medicine!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Veterinarians

ABV Onboarding For Veterinarians: Clinical Applications of Microbiome Medicine

This onboarding course is designed for veterinarians looking to integrate microbiome medicine into clinical practice. You’ll explore the latest gut microbiome research, learn a clinical approach to dysbiosis and gut health, and gain insight into key ABV product solutions. This course equips you with the knowledge to effectively diagnose, treat, and support pet patients using microbiome-based interventions. Start your journey with AnimalBiome Veterinary and enhance your practice with cutting-edge microbiome science!

Latest Webinars

Webinar on FMT in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Holly Ganz, PhD.

August 2025 - RACE Pending

Advancing FMT in Veterinary Medicine: Viability and Diversity in Lyophilized Stool

Join Chief Science Officer Dr. Holly Ganz, PhD, for a behind-the-scenes look at the science driving the next generation of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in veterinary care. This engaging session dives into how freeze-drying (lyophilization) transforms fresh fecal material into a safe, shelf-stable, and easy-to-administer product—without compromising microbial viability.

February 2025 - RACE-Approved

Purrfect Microbiomes: Decoding the Feline Gut

Join AnimalBiome's Senior Scientist Connie Rojas, PhD and Chief Science Officer Holly Ganz, PhD as they dive into the fascinating world of the feline gut microbiome. We'll be building on a 2022 study and using full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing to statistically define a core fecal microbiome for a cohort of 104 healthy domestic cats. We'll also look at how factors like age, diet, and living environment affect the gut microbiome.

December 2024 - RACE-Approved

Poop, There It Is: Unlocking the Power of FMT in Veterinary Medicine

Join us for an insightful webinar regarding FMT with our veterinary panelists and hosted by Dr. Tonya Cooksey, DVM, AnimalBiome’s Director of Veterinary Relations. The webinar will discuss the history of FMT, its current uses in veterinary practice, and its potential for treating various conditions in companion animals.


Video Library


Webinars

Featured Webinar

February 2025 - RACE-Approved

Purrfect Microbiomes: Decoding the Feline Gut

Join AnimalBiome's Senior Scientist Connie Rojas, PhD and Chief Science Officer Holly Ganz, PhD as they dive into the fascinating world of the feline gut microbiome. We'll be building on a 2022 study and using full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing to statistically define a core fecal microbiome for a cohort of 104 healthy domestic cats. We'll also look at how factors like age, diet, and living environment affect the gut microbiome.

Latest Webinars

December 2024 - RACE-Approved

Poop, There It Is: Unlocking the Power of FMT in Veterinary Medicine

Join this webinar to explore groundbreaking research on the canine fecal microbiome, its core bacterial species, and the impact of different dietary regimens on gut health.

November 2024

Gut Microbiome Health Test: Treating the Patient, Not the Report

Join Dr. Tonya Cooksey, DVM, AnimalBiome’s Director of Veterinary Relations, as we discuss gut microbiome health test interpretations and how best to approach recommendations while also keeping the patient in front of us in mind.

October 2024 - RACE-Approved

Microscopic Heroes: Innovative Probiotics for Happier Guts!

Join us as we explore how these cutting-edge microbiome modulation therapies influence the gut microbiome, improve digestive health, and open new doors for treating gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders in veterinary patients. Step into the future of gut health with us!


Courses

Featured Courses

Gift card featuring a cat and a dog with AnimalBiome Veterinary branding.

Unlock $150 in Rewards – Limited Time Only!

Take our FREE The Microbiome Toolbox course and deepen your expertise in microbiome medicine. Complete the quiz with an 80% score or higher to receive a $150 AnimalBiome Veterinary gift card toward your next purchase!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Microbiome Medicine & ABV Solutions

This digital Lunch & Learn session provides a comprehensive introduction to Microbiome Medicine and how it applies to veterinary practice. You'll explore key product highlights, client communication strategies, and our tier programs designed to help you get started with AnimalBiome Veterinary. Whether you're new to microbiome-based treatments or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools to integrate ABV solutions into your practice effectively.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Vet Techs

ABV Onboarding For Veterinary Technicians

This onboarding course is designed specifically for veterinary technicians to help you understand the fundamentals of microbiome medicine and how ABV solutions can support pet health. You'll learn about our products, testing services, and protocols, as well as how to effectively communicate microbiome insights to clients and integrate ABV into your clinic’s workflow. Get ready to become a microbiome advocate and make a lasting impact in veterinary medicine!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Veterinarians

ABV Onboarding For Veterinarians: Clinical Applications of Microbiome Medicine

This onboarding course is designed for veterinarians looking to integrate microbiome medicine into clinical practice. You’ll explore the latest gut microbiome research, learn a clinical approach to dysbiosis and gut health, and gain insight into key ABV product solutions. This course equips you with the knowledge to effectively diagnose, treat, and support pet patients using microbiome-based interventions. Start your journey with AnimalBiome Veterinary and enhance your practice with cutting-edge microbiome science!

AnimalBiome Academy course on microbiome toolbox for pets.

The Microbiome Toolbox

This 7-module course equips veterinary professionals with a practical understanding of microbiome-based therapies—including FMT, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and bacteriophages. You’ll learn how each tool works, when to use it, and how to apply microbiome-friendly solutions across GI, immune, and skin-related conditions. Featuring real-world case examples, clear protocols, and implementation tips, the course empowers you to deliver more targeted, effective care. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your expertise, you'll gain the confidence to make microbiome medicine a seamless part of your clinical practice.

7 Modules | 70 minutes

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Course Overview - The Microbiome Toolbox

Learn how to distinguish between microbiome-based product types—FMT, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and bacteriophages—and understand their clinical roles. This module lays the groundwork for how to think about and apply ABV’s full line of microbiome solutions in practice.

Module 2: Biotics Demystified - Pre, Pro, Post & Syn

Explore the key differences between prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics—and how each plays a distinct role in supporting the gut microbiome. This module also highlights FMT as the most complete and natural microbial therapy in a microbiome-focused approach to veterinary care.

Module 3: Gut Restore - Our Microbiome Reset Solution

Learn how FMT Gut Restore works as the most complete and clinically validated microbiome restoration therapy in veterinary medicine. This module covers when and how to use FMT for both chronic and acute GI cases, highlights key differences from traditional probiotics, and explains how to communicate its benefits to clients.

Module 4: S. boulardii + FOS - Fast Relief for GI Upset

Discover how S. boulardii and FOS work together to support gut health during and after antibiotics. This dual-action, antibiotic-safe combo helps reduce Clostridium overgrowth, improve stool quality, and support microbiome recovery—ideal for post-FMT and daily GI care.

Module 5: GI Relief - Targeting Pathogens with Phages

Discover why GI Relief Supplement is a fast-acting, microbiome-friendly alternative to antibiotics and traditional probiotics for both acute and chronic GI issues. This module explores its unique triple-action formula—combining a prebiotic, yeast-based probiotic, and bacteriophage therapy—to target pathogens, support native microbes, and restore gut balance.

Module 6: Skin & Coat Relief - Gut-Immune Modulation

Explore how Skin & Coat Relief Supplement supports healthier skin and coats by addressing inflammation and immune imbalance through the gut-skin axis. This dual-action formula with postbiotics and omega fatty acids helps calm flare-ups and restore microbial balance. Learn when to use it as a microbiome-friendly adjunct or alternative to conventional dermatologic care.

Module 7: Integration Blueprint - Protocols, Pricing, and Practice Flow

In this capstone module, learn how to confidently integrate AnimalBiome Veterinary products into your daily clinical workflow. We cover practical protocols, bundling strategies, pricing guidance (including MSRP vs. cost), and tips for presenting these solutions to clients.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Microbiome Medicine & ABV Solutions

This digital Lunch & Learn session provides a comprehensive introduction to Microbiome Medicine and how it applies to veterinary practice. You'll explore key product highlights, client communication strategies, and our tier programs designed to help you get started with AnimalBiome Veterinary. Whether you're new to microbiome-based treatments or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools to integrate ABV solutions into your practice effectively.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Vet Techs

ABV Onboarding For Veterinary Technicians

This onboarding course is designed specifically for veterinary technicians to help you understand the fundamentals of microbiome medicine and how ABV solutions can support pet health. You'll learn about our products, testing services, and protocols, as well as how to effectively communicate microbiome insights to clients and integrate ABV into your clinic’s workflow. Get ready to become a microbiome advocate and make a lasting impact in veterinary medicine!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Veterinarians

ABV Onboarding For Veterinarians: Clinical Applications of Microbiome Medicine

This onboarding course is designed for veterinarians looking to integrate microbiome medicine into clinical practice. You’ll explore the latest gut microbiome research, learn a clinical approach to dysbiosis and gut health, and gain insight into key ABV product solutions. This course equips you with the knowledge to effectively diagnose, treat, and support pet patients using microbiome-based interventions. Start your journey with AnimalBiome Veterinary and enhance your practice with cutting-edge microbiome science!

Colorful graphic promoting a course on veterinary microbiomes and tools.

The Microbiome in Practice: Tools for the Modern Veterinary Clinic

This course introduces veterinary professionals to microbiome-focused care for companion animals. Led by Dr. Tonya Cooksey, DVM and Becky Smith, LVMT, the course covers the fundamentals of the gut microbiome, types of dysbiosis, and how imbalances impact patient health. You'll explore clinical case insights, peer-reviewed research, and compare conventional treatments with microbiome-targeted therapies. Practical tools like gut health testing, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), and supplements are discussed to help you personalize and elevate patient care.

3 Modules | 40 minutes

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Microbiome Medicine - Gut Microbiome Basics

Dr. Tonya Cooksey introduces AnimalBiome Veterinary, a leader in advancing companion animal health through cutting-edge microbiome science. Learn what the gut microbiome is, the essential roles it plays in overall well-being, and factors that can disrupt this delicate ecosystem. We also compare standard therapies with microbiome-focused approaches for managing common clinical issues like GI and conditions.

Module 2: Introduction to Microbiome Medicine - Dysbiosis and Research

Dive into the three types of gut dysbiosis—imbalances in the microbiome that can lead to chronic health issues. Dr. Tonya Cooksey reviews peer-reviewed studies that illustrate each type of dysbiosis, shedding light on how these microbial imbalances present clinically and what the science tells us. We also compare standard therapies—often reliant on antibiotics and symptom management—with a microbiome-focused approach that targets the root cause of dysbiosis.

Module 3: Clinical Application to Microbiome Medicine

Becky Smith, LVMT, highlights the importance of gut health testing and how it can elevate patient care strategies. Explore targeted solutions—including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and microbiome-supporting supplements—that are designed to restore gut balance and support long-term wellness. Whether you're managing patients with chronic conditions or looking to personalize treatment plans, this video offers practical insights to help you integrate microbiome-focused care into your practice.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Microbiome Medicine & ABV Solutions

This digital Lunch & Learn session provides a comprehensive introduction to Microbiome Medicine and how it applies to veterinary practice. You'll explore key product highlights, client communication strategies, and our tier programs designed to help you get started with AnimalBiome Veterinary. Whether you're new to microbiome-based treatments or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools to integrate ABV solutions into your practice effectively.

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Vet Techs

ABV Onboarding For Veterinary Technicians

This onboarding course is designed specifically for veterinary technicians to help you understand the fundamentals of microbiome medicine and how ABV solutions can support pet health. You'll learn about our products, testing services, and protocols, as well as how to effectively communicate microbiome insights to clients and integrate ABV into your clinic’s workflow. Get ready to become a microbiome advocate and make a lasting impact in veterinary medicine!

Coming Soon - Spring 2025

Recommended For Veterinarians

ABV Onboarding For Veterinarians: Clinical Applications of Microbiome Medicine

This onboarding course is designed for veterinarians looking to integrate microbiome medicine into clinical practice. You’ll explore the latest gut microbiome research, learn a clinical approach to dysbiosis and gut health, and gain insight into key ABV product solutions. This course equips you with the knowledge to effectively diagnose, treat, and support pet patients using microbiome-based interventions. Start your journey with AnimalBiome Veterinary and enhance your practice with cutting-edge microbiome science!


Research Library

Featured Research

Gut microbiota dysbiosis and HPA axis diagram with inflammation processes.

The Relationship between Canine Behavioral Disorders and Gut Microbiome and Future Therapeutic Perspectives

Kiełbik, P., & Witkowska-Piłaszewicz, O. (2024). Animals.

A recent systematic review highlights how gut dysbiosis is closely linked to anxiety-related behaviors in dogs, underscoring the microbiome’s role in behavioral health. Innovative modalities, including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), are showing promise as adjunctive therapies by helping to restore microbial balance and support a more holistic, integrative approach to managing canine anxiety.

A circular infographic illustrating health risks associated with obesity in cats and dogs. At the center, there is an image of an overweight cat and dog with the text 'OBESE CATS & DOGS.' Surrounding this, different health conditions are categorized with corresponding anatomical illustrations. The sections include respiratory issues (e.g., Pickwickian syndrome, tracheal collapse), orthopedic disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis, fractures), reproductive and urinary diseases (e.g., mammary neoplasia, urolithiasis), endocrine and metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia), and overall health effects such as heat intolerance, exercise intolerance, and reduced lifespan.

Insights into the Interplay Between Gut Microbiota and Lipid Metabolism in the Obesity Management of Canines and Felines

Li et al. (2024). Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology.

Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease that has significant negative impacts on humans and our companion animals, including dogs and cats. Obesity occurs with multiple comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and osteoarthritis in dogs and cats. A direct link between lipid metabolism dysregulation and obesity-associated diseases has been implicated. However, the understanding of such pathophysiology in companion animals is limited. This review aims to address the role of lipid metabolism in various metabolic disorders associated with obesity, emphasizing the involvement of the gut microbiota.

Microbiome Responses to Oral Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in a Cohort of Domestic Dogs

Rojas et al (2024). Veterinary Sciences.

The study investigates the impact of oral-fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on the microbiomes of fifty-four dogs with chronic gastrointestinal issues. Results showed an increase in beneficial bacteria like Butyricicoccus and Faecalibacterium post-FMT, with microbiome changes influenced by diet and antibiotic history, highlighting the potential of FMT in modulating canine gut health.


Resources

Veterinary Resources

Introductory Guide

New to AnimalBiome Veterinary? Check out this Introductory Guide to learn about integrating microbiome medicine into your practice.

Product Price List

Find recommended pricing for your clients and available discounts based on your tier.

Product Guide

A comprehensive product guide detailing how and when to use each product for optimal results.

ABV Microbiome Report & Therapy Quick Reference

A cheat sheet created by Dr. Tonya Cooksey to assist with the interpretation of Gut Microbiome Health Test Reports.

Pet Parent Education

General Brochure

A brochure designed to give your clients a brief introduction to how AnimalBiome Veterinary products and solution can help their pet's overall health.