5Strands Pet Food and Environmental Intolerance Test, at Home Sensitivity Test for Dogs & Cats, Hair Sample Collection Kit, 380 Items Tested, Results in 7 Days, Works for All Ages and Breeds

Price: $204.24
(as of Mar 18, 2024 14:18:58 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my pet have this test even though they are not showing any visible symptoms?

Of Course! The beauty of our testing process is that it will register food items whether or not your pet has ever consumed the food item or not. That way you will know what items you should or should not feed your pet. Even if you have previously fed your pet an item, such as pork, and it shows up on the test, it does not necessarily mean that your pet will show a visible symptom. Most of the time the symptoms do not manifest unless you are feeding your pet that food item every single day. In addition, some symptoms are not always visible such as joint pain or a tummy ache. If you continue feeding your pet a food item every day, the symptom may continue until it manifests itself into a visible symptom. If you are already doing what you were intended to do with your pet’s nutrition plan, then that might explain why your pet does not express any visible symptoms. We have had instances where pet parents have removed the offending items even though their pet was not showing any visible symptoms. After several weeks, they noticed that their pet showed signs of increased activity and energy. We have seen this happen with people too.

How long does it take to see improvement for your pet once you eliminate level 3 and/or level 2 food items?

Our testing is designed to help you become more in tune with your body. After eliminating the level 3 and level 2 items for 6-8 weeks, you can re-introduce one item at a time into your diet. If you eat it and wait a few days, and do not have any symptoms, then your body may have re-balanced and you will be able to continue to eat the item again in moderation. Some of our customers choose to retest every 6 months or so, but this is not entirely necessary if you have become more in tune with your body and can identify what foods may be causing the symptoms you experience.

Is it correct that something can show up as an intolerance because the pet has been consuming the item often?

If your pet has a food intolerance, it means that your pet is lacking the digestive enzyme to break that particular food down. So the reaction is not life threatening and may take hours or days after eating the food to manifest any type of symptom. Unlike a true allergy, where only a trace amount can trigger a reaction, with an intolerance symptom, it may manifest only if they eat a substantial amount of the food. So it is not the act of consuming the item often that creates the intolerance. The intolerance is always there, it is really the manifestation of the symptoms that becomes more apparent with over consumption. That is why it is always recommended to feed in rotation and moderation after the initial elimination period to avoid triggering any unwanted symptoms.

Receive Your Kit

Upon arrival of your collection kit, please fill out the info requested. Collect HAIR sample (pulled preferred) and place in the bag provided

Send Off In Mail

Mail the completed form and hair sample in the pre-addressed envelope provided. Upon arrival at our processing center, you will be notified via email of the successful delivery.

Analyze Report

Wait 5-7 Days for the testing results to be sent via email. Our 5Strands team is here to help answer any questions or concerns regarding the interpretation of your testing results.

Follow Guidelines

Our mission is to empower families with a voice about their own health care and that of their pets. We strive to fill the void of consumer-driven needs with our affordable testing.

Dietary & Lifestyle Adjustments

The first steps in conducting an elimination plan is to utilize the master list that is emailed to you with the results. You would cross off your registered level 3 and level 2 food items on the master list. The remaining items would be the items you would want to eat for 6-8 weeks. After eliminating these level 3 and level 2 intolerances out of your diet for 6-8 weeks, you can add back one offending food item at a time. Wait up to 48 hours to see if you experience any noticeable symptoms. The body may have been able to heal and re-balance itself from this intolerance, and you will be able to eat the food item again without any issues, but only in moderation. If you notice a symptom after eating this offending food item, keep in mind that you can eat this food again, but you may still experience an undesirable symptom.

Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Parcel Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.6 x 12.8 x 2.9 cm; 59 Grams
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 1 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ 5Strands
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DM5FRBV

Are you looking to better your pet’s health? Is your pet constantly scratching, biting its paws, or experiencing an upset stomach? To alleviate their discomforts, you must get to the root of the problem and adjust their diet or environment. The 5Strands Pet Standard Package determines the key intolerances your cat or dog may be having to 380 of the most common pet food ingredients & environmental items.
5Strands scans your pet’s hair sample (10-15 strands) using bioresonance technology to provide an extensive, easy-to-understand report. You can expect to receive your pet’s test results within 5-7 days after the hair sample arrives at 5Strands processing center. For you to see any improvement in your pet, this test requires 100% interaction.
Holistic Health for Dogs & Cats. Time to give your pet a voice. The 5Strands Pet Standard Package offers intolerance testing to 380 commercial pet food ingredients. Proteins, grains, additives, preservatives, seafood, meal, grass, chemicals, plants, fabrics, etc. The results will create an instant elimination guideline, identifying temporary imbalances, and saving you time and money!
Your pet does not have to have ever consumed or encountered any of these items (both food & environmental) to register a response. This is the job of 5Strands. Intolerances can manifest from the body lacking the digestive enzymes or the overconsumption/overexposure of an item. 5Strands does not provide an immune system allergy test.
Our process is simple. (1) Purchase kit (2) Register kit (3) Collect hair sample (4) Send back to 5Strands (5) Receive testing results on customer portal within 10 days *of your sample’s arrival. Be sure to keep your tracking information when sending back hair samples. This test requires 100% interaction to see any results. This is not a quick fix. It is an investment in better health