Description
xOverview
The 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test is designed for busy pet parents who want clarity without guesswork. Instead of trial-and-error feeding, this at-home hair analysis screens 570+ ingredients across 14 categories, including proteins, grains, dairy, fats, and additives. The goal is to help you map a thoughtful elimination plan that aligns with your pet's unique gut response, skin comfort, and energy.
What it tests
- 570+ ingredients screened across 14 categories, including proteins, grains, dairy, fats, and additives.
- Identifies components that may relate to common symptoms such as diarrhea, paw biting and licking, and persistent scratching.
- Focuses on understanding what to start eliminating or reducing in your pet's diet to simplify decisions.
How it works
- Collect 10 to 15 strands of your pet's fur and mail them to our certified lab.
- Results are delivered in about 4 days via email or through the mobile app so you can view and share.
- Results are designed to help you move from guesswork to targeted dietary changes rather than trial and error.
Understanding the report
- Each ingredient is labeled with a severity level: Insignificant, Mild, Moderate, or Severe, to guide your next steps.
- Interpreting severity can help you decide which foods to remove or reduce from your pet's diet.
Trust and validation
- 3rd party validated and vet-recognized test with double-pass validation for accuracy.
- Trusted by holistic veterinarians worldwide, with over 345,000 pets and people helped from home.
Note that the test is designed to provide insights that may inform dietary choices and support gut comfort. It is not a medical diagnosis, and results should be discussed with a veterinarian to tailor feeding plans to your pet's needs.
What to do after you receive results
- Use the severity levels to plan an elimination diet with nutritionally balanced meals.
- Pair dietary changes with a gradual transition and monitor changes in comfort and energy.
What this can mean day to day
- Better gut comfort and fewer flare-ups when introducing new foods as allowed by the report.
- More confidence in selecting foods that align with your pet’s needs across ages and breeds.
Remember that results are a starting point for discussion with your veterinarian, not a guarantee of outcomes.
FAQ
Q: What does the 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test analyze?
A: The test analyzes 570+ ingredients across 14 categories using hair samples to highlight potential intolerances, helping guide an elimination approach.
Q: How long does it take to get results?
A: You will receive results in about four days by email or the mobile app after lab analysis.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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