1 in 3 Dogs Suffers from Food Intolerances
Pinpoint the Ingredients Causing Your Dog's Symptoms
1 in 3 Dogs Suffers from Food Intolerances
Pinpoint the Ingredients Causing Your Dog's Symptoms
$86
$74.40
Items Tested
The 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test screens your pet’s response to more than 570 common ingredients found in commercial pet foods, helping you uncover potential sensitivities and make informed adjustments to their diet. The assessment spans a wide variety of food categories, including:
- Animal Proteins – such as chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, fish, and others.
- Dairy-Based Ingredients – including milk, yogurt, cheese, and related products.
- Fats & Oils – from chicken fat and beef fat to canola oil and vegetable oils.
- Grains & Carbohydrate Sources – wheat, rice, oats, corn, along with grains like quinoa and barley.
- Additives & Preservatives – synthetic dyes, stabilizers, and emulsifiers often used in packaged pet foods.
- Fruits & Vegetables – examples include apples, carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes.
- Seafood Varieties – salmon, sardines, whitefish, herring, and more.
- Nuts & Seeds – like peanuts, almonds, and flaxseeds.
- Probiotics & Supplements – fermentation extracts, tocopherols, and fatty acids.
Veterinarian Recommended
“We value the utilization of 5 Strands for providing comprehensive results aiding in guiding patients toward the appropriate treatment plans, thereby minimizing instances of incorrect treatments for various factors such as environments, dietary choices, and skin flare-ups. This contributes to enhancing the overall quality of life. Additionally, it ensures the fulfillment of comprehensive nutritional goals. We have seen wonderful results after narrowing down our patient’s allergens with the help of this test. “
– Veterinarian Dr. Melgey
Customer Support
5Strands’ customer support is dedicated to guiding you through every step of the testing process, ensuring you have the answers and support needed to make informed decisions about your pet’s intolerances.
I saved $1200 the vet was going to charge me and this test 100% proved what we suspected! My fur baby has been scratching and licking her paws for over a year. Friends suspected intolerances to chicken and grass, and this test confirmed she’s intolerant to four types of grass, cranberries, and chicken by-products—found in most dog foods! Best $86 spent, I even bought a second test for her brother. - Jolene K.
Clinically Proven
Transformation in Just 45 Days
40%
improvement in coat/skin scores
18%
drop in upset stomach incidents
40%
improvement drop in vomiting
18%
drop in diarrhea
71.9%
of users said it lead to real life improvements
81.3%
would use the test again for another pet
Real Pets, Real Health Improvements
My Pet Bites, Chews, or Scratches
Certain Areas (e.g., Paws) Until
they are Red and Irritated.
My Pet Compulsively Licks
Certain Areas of His/Her Body
on a Daily Basis
Changing Lives Is What We Do
Once you receive your test results, you can implement a personalized elimination plan to manage you or your pet’s symptoms.
“The testing process is as simple as possible, with quick results. At first, seeing so many triggers was frustrating—what is she going to eat?! But I’d rather avoid anything that might cause a reaction, even mild itchiness. Over time, it’s become routine to watch her closely (people always try to feed her!) and check ingredients before giving her anything. It’s truly valuable to know what to avoid without guessing.”
-John D.
“Once we got the results, we immediately changed her diet to the Less sensitive foods and kept her away from all other sources of foods. We also put the nail caps on her back claws to minimize the damage that scratching could cause while we switched her diet and was recovering from the itch wounds. After getting the results and changing her diet (keep in mind the first 10 days she was on the steroid to help minimize the itching) she was completely cleared up after about 5 weeks and is still clear to this day!”
-Emily R.
Don't Let Your Pet Suffer in Silence - Give Them a Voice!
Every year, 29.9 million dogs in the U.S. suffer from food intolerances, relying on us to manage their diet since they can't recognize the issue themselves.
- A lack of digestive enzymes makes certain foods difficult to digest, leading to intolerances.
- Intolerances can cause dogs to experience diarrhea, vomiting, itching, ear infections, and digestive discomfort.
- The first step is to test for food triggers that may be causing symptoms.
- Once you receive your results, you can start a food elimination plan.
Diarrhea & Gas
Paw Biting & Licking
Constantly Scratching
Excessive Hair Loss
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Red
These items are considered severe responses. Your pet’s body will have a severe intolerance to these items.
Yellow
Green
These items are considered mild responses. Your pet’s body will have a mild intolerance to these items.
Grey
These items did not meet the threshold that is set for a response. Your pet’s body may properly tolerate these items.
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Exclusive Digital Upgrade Bundle Discounts
For those that want to test their pet for more than just a food intolerance. Simply send your pet’s fur in through the Food Intolerance Test kit, and we’ll automatically test for the additional sensitivities and imbalances listed below. These deals are only available through this page, so don’t wait!
- I recommend this product
I was not comfortable giving my pup injections and/or pills for her constant itching. The 5Strands test is amazing. It gave me direction on what to avoid. Highly recommend it. Dolly and I thank you.
- I recommend this product
Tony F.
- I recommend this product
Life Saver
I’m so happy that I used your company. I was giving my dog the Justfoodfordogs Cod recipe and he started itching and licking all on his stomach and inner legs which caused him to get a fungal infection. When I received the results from your analysis my dog had a red reaction to all the ingredients in the food I was giving him.After I took him off he was fine and no more itching or licking. Thank you so much.
Donna S.
- I recommend this product
Dog Tested For Allergies And Intolerance
Oh my gosh I was shocked how many things he is severely allergic to. We have been going round and round on fresh food raw meat reducing what he. Ate and found out he needs to be on a bubble with all the environment thing he is also allergic to… was great to finally have answers thank you.
Yolanda H.
- I recommend this product
IMPRESSIVE
I was so impressed with the amount of items you cover in your testing! The report is going to be so helpful in feeding my dog Cooper. I was even surprised at some of the foods he is allergic to…some I would never have thought. He is going to feel so much better not having them in his diet. Environmental allergies are going to be more difficult to handle but, definitely, the ones under my control will be out of his life. Thank you for offering this tool to help our pets lead a healthier life.
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