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At-home allergy & sensitivity tests for dogs & cats

Understand more about the triggers that can affect your pet. Choose from our blood-sample allergy test or non-invasive hair sensitivity test.

Voted Overall Best Dog Allergy Test At Home by vetSTREET

Why pet owners choose us

  • Trusted by 50,000+ pet owners
  • Certified laboratory testing
  • 24/7 veterinary support available
  • Results in 3 working days

What is the difference between an allergy test and a sensitivity test?

Allergies and sensitivities are different, although some of the signs pet owners notice can overlap. The tests use different samples, examine different types of responses and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Dog Allergy Test compared with Pet Sensitivity Test
Dog Allergy Test Pet Sensitivity Test
Sample required Small blood sample Hair or fur sample
Suitable for Dogs Dogs and cats
Items covered 125 food and environmental allergens Up to 1,100 food and environmental items
Purpose Screens for responses to the allergens included in the panel Highlights potential sensitivity patterns for further investigation
Results Personalised digital report Colour-coded digital report
Role Supports informed next steps; not a standalone veterinary diagnosis Complementary testing; not a veterinary diagnosis
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Helping you make the best choices for them

Get to know your pet's individual needs with simple at-home testing. With easy sample collection, laboratory analysis and clear digital results, you'll have useful insights to help you make confident choices for their health and wellbeing.

Start your investigation from home

At-home testing can help you…

  • Explore potential food or environmental triggers
  • Decide which items to investigate further
  • Make more informed dietary observations
  • Prepare more useful information for your vet

Veterinary care remains important when…

  • Symptoms are severe, sudden or worsening
  • Your pet is in pain or significant distress
  • Symptoms continue despite dietary changes
  • You need a clinical diagnosis or treatment

Helping you move from uncertainty to informed decisions.

Award Winning

Trusted by pet owners around the world

More than 50,000 pet owners have chosen My Pet Sensitivity to explore potential food and environmental triggers affecting their dogs and cats.

  • More than 50,000 pets tested
  • UK laboratory-analysed results
  • 24/7 veterinary support available
  • Money-back guarantee
  • At-home sample collection
  • Trusted worldwide

How at-home pet testing works

  1. Choose the right test

    Choose the right test

    Compare our blood-based Dog Allergy Test and hair sensitivity tests for dogs and cats.

  2. Collect the sample at home

    Collect the sample at home

    Follow the instructions to collect the blood or hair sample required for your chosen test.

  3. Return sample for analysis

    Return sample for analysis

    Send your pet's sample to our laboratory using the supplied return materials.

  4. Receive the results

    Receive the results

    Get a personalised digital report explaining the findings and practical next steps.

Frequently asked questions

What does a dog allergy test check for?

Our Dog Allergy Test uses a small blood sample to screen for responses to 125 food and environmental allergens, such as proteins, grasses, pollens, dust mites and moulds.

What is a pet sensitivity test?

A pet sensitivity test uses a hair or fur sample to highlight potential sensitivity patterns across up to 1,100 food and environmental items, helping you decide what to investigate further.

What is the difference between a pet allergy and a sensitivity?

An allergy involves an immune response to a specific trigger, while a sensitivity or intolerance is a broader, often slower reaction. Some signs can overlap, which is why the tests use different samples and shouldn't be treated as interchangeable.

Should I choose a blood or hair test for my dog?

Choose the blood-based Dog Allergy Test if you want to screen for allergen responses, or the hair-based sensitivity test for a wider look at possible food and environmental triggers. If you're unsure, compare both tests side by side.

Can cats take a pet sensitivity test?

Yes. The Pet Sensitivity Test is suitable for both dogs and cats and only needs a small hair or fur sample. The blood-based allergy test is currently for dogs only.

What food and environmental items are included?

The panels cover common food ingredients and environmental items such as grasses, trees, moulds and household materials. Each product page lists the full set of items tested.

How do I collect a sample from my pet?

Each kit includes step-by-step instructions. Hair tests need a small sample of hair or fur, and the allergy test needs a few drops of blood collected on the card provided.

How quickly will I receive the results?

Results are usually ready within 3 working days of your sample arriving at the laboratory, and are sent as a digital report.

What should I do after receiving the report?

Use the report to decide which items to investigate further, for example through a gradual elimination diet, and share it with your vet so they have more information to work with.

When should I speak to a veterinarian?

Speak to a vet if symptoms are severe, sudden or worsening, if your pet is in pain or distress, or if symptoms continue despite dietary changes. Our tests support your investigation but are not a veterinary diagnosis.

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