Dr. Emanuela Kayser
“As a veterinarian, I know how much can change between vet visits. That's what drew me to Petivity: the chance to put trusted science directly into pet parents' hands so caring for a cat or dog's oral, kidney, and gut health becomes an everyday partnership, not just a once-a-year conversation.”
– Dr. Emanuela Kayser
Dr. Emanuela Kayser is a veterinarian and nutrition scientist who has been part of the Petivity At-Home Health Tests since their early development. She specializes in translating peer-reviewed science into practical, at-home tools that help pet parents better understand their cat's or dog's health between vet visits.
She provides the scientific foundation behind Petivity's At-Home Oral Health Test, At-Home Kidney Health Test, and Microbiome Analysis Kit. She is responsible for substantiating the claims behind each test, reviewing the latest research, and ensuring the insights delivered to pet parents are meaningful, trustworthy, and grounded in evidence.
Dr. Kayser continues to explore new science and build on the Petivity portfolio, working to expand what at-home testing can reveal about oral health, kidney function, and the gut microbiome so families can catch early signs of change and take action sooner.
Microbiome Analysis Kit for Dogs & Cats
Microbiome Analysis Kit – Advanced
The Petivity Advanced Microbiome Analysis Kit is a cat and dog gut health test you can easily do at home.
A step up from our Basic Kit, the Advanced kit provides more detailed insights:
- Get an online report showing 2 key gut health markers: Bacterial Diversity (important for gut balance) and potential for Butyrate Production (fuel for cells).
- Review personalized nutritional info to optimize your pet’s gut health.
- Learn about supplements and/or diets our Petivity experts might recommend based on their test results and pet profile.
Petivity experts recommend testing your pet’s gut health every 6-12 months to catch changes that might need attention.
Information provided by Petivity Analysis Kits is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information is intended for optimizing pet health & well-being.
Microbiome Analysis Kit - Comprehensive
The Petivity Comprehensive Microbiome Analysis Kit is a cat and dog gut health test you can easily do at home.
The Comprehensive Kit provides our most detailed look at your pet’s microbiome and includes additional options to support your pet.
- Get an online report showing 3 key gut health markers.
- Review personalized nutritional info to optimize your pet’s gut health.
- Learn about supplements and/or diets our Petivity experts might recommend based on their test results and pet profile.
- A report sent to your vet highlighting any uncommon bacteria.
- A customized weight control plan (optional).
Petivity experts recommend testing your pet’s gut health every 6-12 months to catch changes that might need attention.
Information provided by Petivity Analysis Kits is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information is intended for optimizing pet health & well-being.
At-Home Oral Health Test for Dogs & Cats
At-Home Oral Health Test for Cats & Dogs - 3CT
Petivity’s At-Home Oral Health Tests for cats and dogs is a quick and convenient way to proactively monitor your pet’s oral health between vet visits.
- Measure your pet’s thiol levels with a saliva test (thiols are chemical compounds that can indicate inflammation in the gums)
- Get results in 10 seconds
- Get immediate guidance on what steps to take next for your pet
Petivity experts recommend testing your pet’s oral health every 3-6 months to catch potential problems early.
At-Home Kidney Health Test for Cats
Petivity At-Home Kidney Health Test for Cats - 3CT
The Petivity At-Home Kidney Health Tests for cats is a quick and convenient way to proactively monitor your cat’s kidney health between vet visits.
- Measure your cat’s urea levels (urea can be an indicator of kidney function)
- No urine needed – just swab their gums!
- Get immediate guidance on what steps to take next for your cat
Petivity experts recommend testing kidney health every 3-6 months to catch potential problems early.
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