[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Actually, I'm glad that the Nutriscan test worked for you. Dr. Dodds has not published any data on the test or conducted controlled studies to prove whether or not it works, so that is a source of frustration for veterinary professionals. The test *could* work--it just hasn't been proven, and all we have to go on is anecdotal information. From what I've read, it works more often than not, so if my Bella had a food sensitivity, I would be willing to give the test a shot. It *is* easier than months or years of food elimination trials. The test isn't cheap--it's $280. If the OP has the money for the test, then it's something to consider. The website is here: NutriScan Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Test for Cats and Dogs

If you do have the Nutriscan test done, follow the steps for taking the sample *very* carefully--you don't want to contaminate the sample or get too small a sample and waste the money you paid for the test. And of course report back to us on whether or not the test worked for you.

I'm thinking about doing a gofundme thing to raise the money to do the test on Callie who has IBD because I know through elimination the proteins she is allergic to and would love to see if it is the same. Considering they don't even have a blood test for food allergies I would find it hard to believe that one would be work with saliva. Everything I have read says Sylvia testing has no science to back it up, am I missing something?