Skin microbiome and veterinary

Measuring the impact of your dermatological products on the skin microbiome of animals

The skin microbiome of animals

A dog’s healthy skin microbiome forms a natural ecosystem composed of billions of microorganisms. It helps protect the skin, maintain its balance, and support its natural defenses. Its composition varies depending on the area of the body (hairy areas, mucous membranes, paws, ears) and each individual (1,2).

When the microbiome is out of balance, or dysbiosis, certain species become too prevalent, while others decline. This is particularly evident in atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that affects around 10% of dogs. It causes itching and inflammation, often accompanied by secondary infections (1).

Interest in the animal microbiome is growing rapidly, driven by owners’ desire to improve their pets’ well-being and health. Events such as the CosmetoPet trade show reflect this enthusiasm, bringing together brands, formulators, and veterinarians to discuss innovations and scientific evidence in cosmetics and animal health.

Sources :

Rodrigues Hoffmann, A., Patterson, A. P., Diesel, A., Lawhon, S. D., Ly, H. J., Stephenson, C. E., Mansell, J., Steiner, J. M., Dowd, S. E., Olivry, T., & Suchodolski, J. S. (2014). The skin microbiome in healthy and allergic dogs. PLOS ONE, 9(1), e83197. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0083197 PLOS
Štempelová, L., Micenková, L., Andrla, P., & Strompfová, V. (2025). The skin microbiome on healthy and inflammatory altered canine skin determined by next generation sequencing. Frontiers in Microbiology, 16, 1528747. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1528747 Frontiers

The strategic role of the skin microbiome in animals

A balanced microbiome promotes:

Healthy, resilient skin
Natural protection against pathogenic microorganisms
Reduced irritation and itching
Optimal healing

Conversely, an imbalance can lead to:

Recurrent skin infections
Hair loss
Chronic inflammatory diseases
Deterioration of the skin barrier

Témoignages

“Working with Byome Labs has been a real added value for our brand. Thanks to their precise analyses and expertise in microbiology, we have been able to test our products and obtain the ‘Microbiome Friendly’ label, which reinforces our credibility in the marketplace. Their strategic vision and marketing skills helped us turn scientific data into convincing arguments for our customers. A smooth and rewarding collaboration that clearly made all the difference! “

Sandra, DEMAIN BEAUTY

Our methodology

At BYOME LABS, we exclusively perform in vitro tests based on culturomics:

Direct work on living microorganisms
Wild strains or reference strains selected according to genomic identification data from scientific literature
Ability to reproduce targeted dysbiosis (atopic dermatitis, etc.) in vitro to measure the corrective effect of products

What we do:

In vitro cultures with live strains representative of animal flora
Reproduction of healthy and unbalanced microbiomes
Simulation of specific dysbiosis such as atopic dermatitis
Customized tests adapted to veterinary treatments and ingredients

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Are you developing a veterinary dermatological treatment or an active ingredient for animal skin health?
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FAQ

Your questions about the skin microbiome

Why test a veterinary product on the skin microbiome? +

To scientifically prove that it respects or restores the skin's microbial balance, reduces side effects, and optimizes effectiveness.

Can you simulate an animal skin condition? +

Yes, we can reproduce imbalances such as atopic dermatitis in vitro in order to measure the corrective effect of a product.

What is the average time frame for obtaining results? +

Generally, between 2 and 4 weeks, depending on the protocol in place.

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