What’s included in my test?
Your pet’s intolerance test results include all items displaying a score of 85% and higher. After completing thousands of pet intolerance tests, we know 85% is the turning point where symptoms begin to develop into an intolerance.
What should I do with the results?
To increase your pet’s quality of life, you should, over a period of 4–6 weeks, completely exclude the items your pets’ body is intolerant to. During this time, your pets’ body will get the peace and quiet it needs to repair itself. After this, you can either take a new test to be sure your pets’ body is “ready” or, gradually and in small increments reintroduce the items to see if there is any reaction.
How do your tests compare to blood samples?
In addition to being less invasive and significantly cheaper, your pet’s last meal may affect the results of a blood sample, whereas a fur sample has the information stored for a longer period and reflects a wider time frame.
How much fur do I need to submit?
A small amount, 5 individual strands. We don’t require clumps of fur.
What’s the difference between allergy, hypersensitivity, and intolerance?
There is quite a big difference between being allergic, intolerant, or hypersensitive to a substance however, the symptoms often resemble each other. For those who get ill from their diet, it may feel equally bad. The devil is known by many names, some might say. Our test results will shed a light on what intolerances your pet might have, in other words, which ingredients to avoid. An intolerance may pass after a period, while an allergy lasts for life.
Where are the samples tested?
All pet intolerance tests are processed in the UK. Results are emailed typically within 5 working days of receipt of your hair sample.
Ingredients
The fur sample collection kit contains sample collection instructions, test submission form, 1 small grip seal bag and 1 prepaid envelope (valid in the UK only).
Legal Disclaimer
The Dog Intolerance Test is suitable for dogs who are on full adult meals and it is recommended to wait until your pet is at least 6 months old. Your test results only display items with a score of 85% and higher. This is the point where your dog begins to exhibit adverse symptoms and reactions. If the item falls below this threshold, it will not be included in the report. This test is an intolerance test not an allergy test. It does not provide any information about your dog’s breed.
