We eliminated the foods that were listed as a food intolerance and what a change! My dog feels better and wants to eat! Highly recommend!!” – Krista L.
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These symptoms are not normal. If your pet exhibits one or more of these signs, it’s an indication that your pet may have intolerances to specific food items in their diet.

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I purchased this test because my dog’s skin was super irritated and she was constantly scratching and the vet could not figure out what was causing it. She had been on steroid medications for several months and nothing was helping. After receiving the test results, it showed that my dog has an intolerance to beef which was the main ingredient in her dog food. Within 2 weeks of changing her dog food, the itching has stopped! This test has been a life saver! I would definitely recommend this product to any pet owner.

I found the 5Strands test after Googling allergy testing for cats. My cat, Amber, has been struggling with food allergies since the end of June. It started with a crusty ear and led to damaged paws and bald patches.
My vet put her on prescription allergy food and multiple doses of steroids and antibiotics. She would improve a little with the steroid and then flare again. She got so bad that she licked off all the fur on her paws, and they were so painful that she stopped walking around and playing. She lost her spirit, she didn’t want to eat or even come downstairs. It was so sad. I called our local dermatologist for animals and they put her on the 4 month waitlist. I started looking for another solution and found 5Strands. Amber is a wild child, she does not enjoy topical meds or being in a carrier, so the test was a breeze, and the results came back so quickly! I went on a deep dive with cat food ingredients and found an option that she was super into. Once I took her off the prescription food, she started improving almost immediately. She loves her new food and her single ingredient treats. Her paws have resolved and healed completely! Her ears have improved 80% and we’re slowly getting back to 100%. Her personality is back and she is so happy again all thanks to 5Strands.

I was told when my puppy was about a year old that she had a poultry allergy, since then, I’ve tried Bison and Sweet Potato; Salmon and Sweet Potato; Beef (not beef meal) and green peas; Kirkland’s premium dog food; 2 varieties of the Solid Gold dog food; along with about 5 other foods and was at my wit’s end because I was running out of foods to feed my poor pup. I looked into allergy tests, found this one, saw it had good reviews and cost less than a trip to the vet, and ordered it. Thank God, I ordered this because (1) the first thing my vet told me to cut was chicken, when it turns out chicken (but not chicken meal) was pretty much the only protein she could eat; (2) she was allergic to peanut butter, but because I thought she had a poultry allergy, all her treats had peanut butter in them; and (3) now, I finally know what I can feed my dog instead of just guessing/trying an elimination diet. Please try this and do NOT listen to vets who just immediately jump to a poultry allergy conclusion!

Time to give your pet a voice. The 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test offers intolerance testing to 270+ commercial pet food ingredients. Proteins, grains, additives, preservatives, fruits, seafood, meal, vegetables, etc. The results will create an instant elimination guideline, identifying temporary imbalances, saving you time and money!



5Strands non-invasive testing cannot be compared to a blood allergy test. Intolerance testing measures temporary instances caused by your environment, food, & nutrition that could harm your well-being.
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