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Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test

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Is your pet constantly scratching, biting their paws, or dealing with digestive issues? The 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test helps uncover what’s triggering your pet’s discomfort by testing for 380+ food ingredients and environmental factors. Whether it’s commercial dog or cat food, this test provides insights on proteins, dairy, probiotics, fats, seafoods, grains, nuts, spices, additives, preservatives, chemicals, fabrics, grasses or plants.


What Makes 5Strands Different?
Using a simple hair sample (10–15 strands), our advanced bioresonance technology identifies intolerances without the need for blood, saliva, or direct exposure. Even if your pet hasn’t consumed or encountered a specific item, this test can detect a response. Intolerances often arise from enzyme deficiencies or overexposure, disrupting your pet’s health and well-being. Unlike an allergy test, this assessment provides a holistic look at how your pet interacts with their diet and environment.


How It Works
Our pain-free, at-home process makes it easy to uncover potential triggers:

  1. Purchase Your Kit: Available online or through authorized retailers.
  2. Register Your Kit: Use the unique ID code to link your pet’s sample to your account.
  3. Collect Your Pet’s Hair Sample: Brush, cut, or gently pull fur—no blood or saliva required!
  4. Send It Back: Mail the sample securely using the prepaid return label.
  5. Receive Your Results: Access your comprehensive report within 5–7 days of the sample’s arrival.

What You’ll Receive

  • A detailed report identifying your pet’s food and environmental triggers.
  • An elimination guideline tailored to your pet’s specific intolerances, designed to help you make meaningful adjustments to their diet and environment.
  • Insights to take control of your pet’s long-term health with informed, holistic changes.

Why It Matters
Intolerances can lead to itching, digestive distress, excessive shedding, and even behavioral changes. By identifying the root causes, you can improve your pet’s quality of life through better dietary choices and environmental adjustments. While this isn’t a quick fix, it’s a commitment to understanding your pet’s needs and making changes that promote long-term health and happiness.


Start Your Pet’s Wellness Journey Today
The 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test empowers you to uncover what’s truly affecting your pet. With personalized insights and a guided elimination plan, you can help them feel their best, naturally. Order now and take the first step to a healthier, happier pet!

You can collect hair from any part of your pet’s body. Simply brush, cut, or gently pull fur to gather the required sample.

If your pet’s fur is longer than 1 inch, collect 10–15 strands.
If their fur is shorter than 1 inch, gather 20–25 strands.
Does your pet need to be bathed beforehand?
No, a bath isn’t required before testing. However, make sure the hair sample is free of visible dirt, debris, or other foreign materials to avoid interference with the testing process.

Place the collected hair in the provided anti-static bag included in your 5Strands kit. This helps protect the sample during transit. Be sure to securely seal the bag before placing it in the return envelope.

Before mailing the sample, ensure that your kit is registered. Use the unique ID code found inside your kit to link the sample to your account via the 5Strands portal or mobile app. Successful registration ensures accurate processing and results delivery.

Your kit includes a prepaid return label to simplify the shipping process. Keep the following in mind:

Save Your Tracking Number: This allows you to monitor your sample’s progress and ensures peace of mind in case of postal delays.
Average Transit Time: Samples typically arrive at our processing center within 3–10 business days for customers in the United States. International transit may take longer.
Once the sample arrives, you’ll receive a confirmation email notifying you that it has been received and logged into our system. You can also check your order status in the customer portal or mobile app—it will update from "Awaiting Sample" to "Sample Received."

Tips for Success
Hair Product Concerns: If your pet’s fur has come into contact with topical treatments, ensure it’s clean and free of visible residues. These treatments generally won’t interfere with the testing process.
Bald Pets? Hair from other areas, like the tail, ears, or legs, can be used, as every strand carries your pet’s unique energetic blueprint.
Why Hair Testing? Unlike saliva or blood testing, hair retains your pet’s energetic signature and does not degrade during transit. This makes it an ideal, non-invasive method for bioresonance testing, providing accurate results with minimal effort.

Your results include an elimination plan tailored to your pet’s specific intolerances. For Level 3 items, which indicate high intolerance, we recommend removing them from your pet’s diet for 6–8 weeks. Gradually reintroduce these items one at a time in rotation and moderation to identify safe levels of consumption. Environmental sensitivities, such as reactions to grasses or cleaning solutions, can be managed by making adjustments to your pet’s environment to minimize exposure.

Finding a Commercial Pet Food: If your pet’s results indicate multiple food triggers, finding a commercial pet food that works for them may require extra effort. Start by comparing their results to ingredient lists on pet food labels, ensuring that all Level 3 items are avoided.

Considering a Home-Cooked Diet: If too many triggers make it difficult to find a suitable commercial food, a home-cooked, limited-ingredient diet may be the best solution. This approach allows you full control over what your pet consumes, ensuring that no triggering ingredients are included. It also eliminates additives and preservatives often found in processed pet foods. Consult a pet nutritionist if needed to ensure your home-cooked meals are nutritionally balanced.

Why Retesting is Important: Your pet’s results are not permanent. Intolerances and sensitivities can evolve over time due to changes in diet, exposure, or overall health. Retesting every 6–12 months helps:

Track progress from the elimination plan.: Identify new triggers from overexposure or environmental shifts. Fine-tune your pet’s diet and environment as their needs evolve.
Retesting also allows you to restart the process if you’ve fallen off track or notice the return of symptoms.

Your pet’s results are color-coded for easy interpretation:

Level 3: High intolerance—likely to cause noticeable symptoms.
Level 2: Moderate intolerance—may cause mild symptoms.
Level 1: Low intolerance—minimal or no symptoms.

By understanding and applying your pet’s results, you can make informed choices that address their discomfort and help them thrive. Whether it’s finding a commercial food, preparing home-cooked meals, or adjusting their environment, 5Strands equips you with the tools to support their health and happiness. Stay proactive, retest as needed, and watch your furry friend transform with care tailored to their unique needs.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Many symptoms can overlap between environmental and dietary intolerances, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact cause without testing. Here's a breakdown to help you understand:

Dietary intolerances often result from your pet's inability to properly digest or process specific foods. These symptoms usually relate to the digestive system but can also affect the skin and overall behavior:

Digestive Issues: Vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, or constipation
Skin Problems: Dry, flaky skin, rashes, or redness
Chronic Ear Infections: Recurring ear inflammation or discharge
Weight Fluctuations: Unexplained weight loss or gain
Fatigue or Lethargy: Reduced energy levels or general sluggishness
Common Symptoms of Environmental Intolerances

Environmental triggers stem from allergens or irritants in your pet’s surroundings, affecting the respiratory system, skin, and general comfort:

Itching or Scratching: Persistent scratching, often around the face, ears, or paws
Paw Biting or Licking: Excessive grooming or licking of the paws
Watery Eyes or Nasal Discharge: Eye redness or sneezing
Hair Loss: Bald spots or thinning fur, especially in specific areas
Respiratory Issues: Coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
Symptoms That Could Be Either

Some symptoms may be caused by dietary or environmental factors, making it important to evaluate both:

Skin Irritations: Hot spots, redness, or recurring rashes
Inflammation: Swollen areas, joint discomfort, or general tenderness
Behavioral Changes: Increased irritability or restlessness

How Can 5Strands Testing Help?
Both the Food Intolerance Test and Environmental Intolerance Test can pinpoint specific triggers, whether they stem from what your pet eats or what they are exposed to daily. By identifying these sensitivities, you can adjust their diet or environment to reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life. If symptoms persist despite dietary changes, an Environmental Intolerance Test could reveal hidden triggers in their surroundings.

Yes, your pet can still eat kibble, but it’s essential to select a brand and formula that align with their intolerance test results to avoid triggering reactions. Here's how to navigate commercial pet food options effectively:

Step 1: Check the Ingredient List
Even if a triggering ingredient appears toward the end of the list, it can still cause a reaction. Food intolerances are not about the quantity consumed but how your pet’s body reacts to the specific item.

Step 2: Avoid All Level 3 Items
During the elimination phase (6–8 weeks), completely avoid kibble or commercial food containing any flagged Level 3 ingredients. These are the items most likely to cause noticeable symptoms like itching, paw licking, or digestive upset.

Step 3: Match Your Results
Use your pet’s test results as a guide when shopping. Look for kibble that excludes all flagged items, especially the most severe ones. Limited Ingredient Diets (LID) can be a great option, as they often have fewer ingredients, making it easier to avoid triggers.

Step 4: Read Labels Thoroughly
Hidden triggers can lurk under vague terms like "by-products," "meal," or "natural flavoring." For example, "chicken meal" could include parts of the chicken flagged as problematic in your pet’s results. Opt for brands with transparent ingredient lists to ensure you know exactly what’s in the food.

What If You Can’t Find the Right Kibble? Home-Cooked Meals: Preparing meals at home allows you to control every ingredient, ensuring no flagged items are included. Fresh or Freeze-Dried Foods: Many brands offer fresh or minimally processed options with clear ingredient transparency, making it easier to avoid triggers. Consult a Pet Nutritionist: Work with a certified expert like Tazz Latifi, who can help create a safe, balanced diet tailored to your pet’s unique sensitivities and nutritional needs.

Your pet’s 5Strands test results differ significantly from traditional blood testing, particularly when it comes to environmental sensitivities. Blood tests measure immune responses to allergens, such as IgE or IgG, which are commonly associated with allergies causing immediate and severe reactions. These types of allergies, especially environmental ones, can be seasonal and triggered by pollen, grasses, or molds.

In contrast, 5Strands uses bioresonance technology to analyze your pet’s energetic response to environmental and food items. This method identifies intolerances and imbalances, which are not immune responses but rather indications of how your pet’s body interacts with certain items over time. Intolerances may cause long-term symptoms like itching, licking, or digestive discomfort, which are often mistaken for allergies.

This testing approach is non-invasive, requiring only a simple hair sample, so there’s no need for needles, vet visits, or exposing your pet to potential allergens. While blood tests focus on diagnosing true allergies, which are often acute and immune-driven, 5Strands provides valuable insights into sensitivities that might be exacerbated by environmental changes, such as seasonal shifts. Together, these insights can help you create a more comprehensive health plan for your pet, addressing both immediate and long-term concerns.

Yes, a dog can show intolerance to another dog, but it’s not exactly the same as a true allergy. Intolerances are typically non-immune responses that occur due to overexposure or sensitivities to certain substances. In the case of a dog showing intolerance to another dog, this often stems from shared environments or close interactions rather than the dog itself.

Dog Dander: A dog may develop a sensitivity to the skin flakes, fur, or oils shed by another dog, especially in multi-pet households. Shared Spaces: Intolerance symptoms may arise if dogs share bedding, toys, or other items that transfer allergens or irritants. Environmental Factors: If another dog frequently brings in pollen, dust, or other allergens from outside, it could indirectly trigger symptoms in a sensitive dog.

Symptoms of such intolerance may include itching, sneezing, licking, or minor skin irritations. If you suspect your dog is intolerant to another dog in your home, it’s important to address environmental factors. Regular grooming, cleaning shared spaces, and managing allergens can help reduce symptoms. If the issue persists, an Environmental Intolerance Test can provide valuable insights into what might be triggering your dog’s discomfort.

No, you do not need to stop giving your pet their medication before submitting a sample for the 5Strands test. Medications, supplements, and treatments your pet is currently taking will not interfere with the testing process because 5Strands uses bioresonance technology to analyze your pet’s energetic blueprint through a hair sample. This method is not influenced by substances in the bloodstream or digestive system. In fact, continuing their prescribed medication ensures your pet's health and well-being are maintained during the testing process. However, the test results may provide insights into imbalances or sensitivities that could complement your pet's current health plan. Always consult your veterinarian before making any changes to your pet’s medication or treatment plan based on test results.

Get Results In 4 Easy Steps

  • REGISTER KIT

    Login to 5Strands.com & click REGISTER KIT. Use unique ID code provided inside kit.

  • COLLECT HAIR

    Collect 5Strands of hair from head, arm, or body & place it inside provided bag.

  • MAIL SAMPLE

    Place bag back inside the kit. Make sure postage is good to ship box back to us.

  • RECEIVE RESULTS

    A week after we receive the kit, we will be able to send the results to you.

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Results You Can
Take Action With!


Red These items are considered severe responses. Your pet's body will have a severe intolerance to these items.
Yellow These items are considered moderate responses. Your pet's body will have an intermediate intolerance to these items.
Green These items are considered mild imbalances. Your 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.

Results You Can
Take Action With!


Red These items are considered severe responses. Your pet's body will have a severe intolerance to these items.
Yellow These items are considered moderate responses. Your pet's body will have an intermediate intolerance to these items.
Green These items are considered mild imbalances. Your 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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Give Your Pet A Voice

The 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test takes a holistic approach to your pet’s health by uncovering the root causes of their discomfort through non-invasive testing. Unlike traditional methods that focus solely on symptoms or immediate allergic reactions, this test dives deeper to identify the subtle imbalances and intolerances affecting your pet's well-being. It considers not just what your pet eats, but also their interactions with their environment, providing a complete picture of their sensitivities.

With just a simple hair sample, the test gives your pet a voice, translating their unique energetic responses into actionable insights. It empowers you to understand what’s really causing issues like paw biting, itching, digestive upset, or skin irritations—without painful needles, vet visits, or invasive procedures. Armed with this information, you can create a personalized plan to eliminate triggers, rebalance their system, and support their health naturally. By addressing their needs holistically, the 5Strands test helps you take proactive steps to ensure your pet lives a happier, healthier life.

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pet food and environmental intolerance test kit

Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test

517 Reviews

$136.00

5Strands excels in offering premier food sensitivity testing solutions, focusing on enhancing your health and wellness journey through our straightforward, lab-based testing kits. *Disclaimer: The information derived from 5Strands tests is meant for informational purposes only and is not to replace professional medical consultation. These insights are not intended for diagnosing, treating, or managing any health or medical conditions. Should your symptoms cause concern, it is imperative to seek advice from a healthcare provider. The content on our website serves an educational role and should not be used to neglect or delay seeking professional medical care. 5Strands interprets Food Sensitivity through bioresonance technology. Please be aware that 5Strands tests are not designed to detect celiac disease or lactose intolerance. Also, our testing services are not offered in the state of New York. Numerous clients have noted improvements in their health and well-being after using the 5Strands test, as reported by various research surveys

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