Food Sensitivities in Cats: At-Home Testing with NutriScan

Could something in your cat’s food be contributing to issues you’ve been trying to figure out?This week for Stuff We Love September, we’re sitting down with our good friend Carrie Hyde, owner of NutriScan, to talk about an at-home testing option that many cat parents don’t even know exists.NutriScan is a saliva-based food intolerance and sensitivity test for dogs, cats, and horses, originally developed and patented by renowned veterinarian and researcher Dr. W. Jean Dodds. The test looks at IgA and IgM antibodies in saliva to evaluate reactions to common food ingredients.Now, Dr. Dodds has entrusted NutriScan to Carrie Hyde, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce Carrie and this resource to our cat community.In this episode, we talk about:• What food sensitivities and intolerances can look like in cats• The difference between a food sensitivity, intolerance, and true food allergy• How NutriScan’s at-home saliva test works• Why figuring out which foods your individual cat responds to can be so challenging• How testing may provide another piece of information when you’re trying to get to the root of ongoing issues• When at-home testing can be useful and when your cat absolutely needs veterinary care• The story behind NutriScan and why Dr. Jean Dodds chose Carrie to carry it forwardWe’re big believers in having more tools in the toolbox when it comes to understanding our cats. And anything that can help us ask better questions and make more informed decisions about their individual needs is worth learning about.If you’ve ever wondered whether something your cat is eating agrees with them, you’ll want to hear this conversation.Check it out here: https://www.nutriscanlabs.org/products/nutriscan-feline