I’m Norma Center, Lab Director at 5Strands, and what I’m going to share will completely change how you care for your pet.
Every day that your pet eats the wrong food is another day they’re silently suffering from runny poop, constant scratching, eye mucus, and excessive paw biting and licking. These are all red flags. But too many dog and cat owners write them off as “normal”.
"Most pet owners never test for food intolerances and it’s costing their pets their health."
— Dr. Lauren Brown, Integrative Veterinarian
Food intolerance isn’t a trend. It’s a biological mismatch between your pet’s body and the food you’re feeding them. Without testing, you’re guessing and often guessing wrong.
The symptoms can be subtle like these examples.
Don’t mistake this with allergies. A lot of pet parents, and even vets, treat intolerances like they’re the same thing, but they’re not. They work differently in the body and need completely different approaches.
Your dog or cat doesn’t need more meds or pricey food experiments. They need you to know what food items their digestive enzymes and gut microbiome can’t properly break down. It’s not their fault and it’s your responsibility to take action.
"You can't fix what you don't understand. But you can test what you can’t see."
— Austin Collins, CEO of 5Strands
That’s why more pet parents are turning to our 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Tests—a clinically validated test that identifies food items your dog or cat can’t properly digest. No needles. No vet visit. Just actionable results.
In a 45 day consumer perception study conducted by CitrusLabs, 71.9% of pet owners saw real-life improvements in their pets, and 81.3% of owners said they’d use the 5Strands test again because of the decline in symptoms.
Once you identify the problematic foods, you simply remove them. And the results are powerful.
Digestive & Symptom Relief:
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62.5% saw complete elimination of upset stomach (up from 44.4% at Baseline)
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81.25% saw no diarrhea in the last 15 days (up from 63.9%)
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65.63% saw no vomiting in the last 15 days (up from 55.6%)
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65.6% noticed their pet was more eager to eat
Skin & Coat Improvements:
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Mean skin condition scores improved from 5.42 → 7.66 (a 41.33% increase)
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Reduction in scratching, paw biting, and redness from 40.6% → 21.9%
Here’s what happened when real pet owners finally got answers, and their stories say it all.
Daisy (Dog)
Daisy was shedding like crazy and couldn’t settle down because her anxiety was through the roof. Her owner tried everything, but nothing worked until she turned to 5Strands for answers.
Just 32 days later, Daisy had her energy back, was sleeping better, and looked like herself again.
Chloe (Cat)
Chloe was constantly scratching, losing fur, and breaking her skin open from irritation. Her holistic vet suspected food sensitivities and recommended the 5Strands test to get answers.
Now she’s happy, healed, and finally free from the cycle of flare-ups.
5Strands has already helped 300,000+ dogs, cats, and people feel better by revealing the hidden food triggers behind their digestive, skin, and behavioral issues. It’s the original, science-backed intolerance test trusted by holistic vets and pet parents nationwide.
And here's what makes it even better: Once your pet’s gut has had time to heal (typically 6 to 8 weeks) you can slowly reintroduce those foods. With guidance and whole-food-based nutrition, their enzymes and microbiome adapt.
"Remove the irritants. Restore the gut. Reintroduce with confidence."
— Dr. Casey Wood, Companion Animal Nutritionist
If you haven’t tested your pet’s food intolerances, today is the day to stop the guesswork. You don’t need another expensive medication or supplement. You need clarity.
Get the answers your pet can’t ask for.
Order your 5Strands Food Intolerance Test today.
Because your pet deserves to feel better, and you deserve peace of mind.
