Just like humans, dogs and cats can develop food and environmental allergies. Most often, allergy symptoms are caused by environmental factors, not food.
Allergy testing is the first step in identifying the specific allergens causing your pet’s symptoms. Once identified, a personalized treatment plan can be developed for effective allergy management.
While environmental allergy testing for dogs has advanced significantly in the past decade, food allergy testing remains less reliable. For pets suspected to having food allergies, the most effective approach is an elimination diet trial that requires feeding a controlled and strict diet over an extended period to monitor symptoms. Usually, a novel or hydrolyzed protein diet is recommended.
The cost of testing varies depending on the types of allergens being tested. Test pricing includes the initial set of allergy injections or sublingual drops, whichever treatment method you choose.