Allergies, Part One: Dogs Experiencing Allergies with Mindy Tenenbaum, Founder of Allergy Test My Pet

Mindy Tenenbaum holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine with a specialist in Veterinary Forensics. She founded DNA My Dog, a canine genetic testing company, in 2008. The company’s canine intolerance and sensitivity test, Allergy Test My Pet, was launched in 2018. This test was created in response to a lack of affordable allergy testing options for dogs. It seemed that the primary options available for pet parents were to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on allergy testing, switch to low-nutrition foods to avoid a response in the dog or rely on steroid and other allergy type drugs to control the response. Mindy has over 20 years’ experience in Canine Rescue.  She is Vice President of Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario and is on the Field Deployment team for the ASPCA. She has helped with emergency responses for a number of hurricanes, dog fighting cases, hoarding and puppy mill cases. It was through her work with Basset Hound Rescue that she first started seeing dogs presenting with intolerances and allergy issues. Itchy ears, gas, upset stomachs, etc can be quite common in many dogs and a sign of a food or environmental intolerance. Allergy Test My Pet tests for over 100 food and environmental factors that may be causing the dog to react. The test offers a tool for owners to learn some of the factors that may be causing their dog discomfort. Avoiding these items and/or switching diets can go a long, long way in a dog’s wellness. www.dnamydog.com (DNA Tests) www.atmypet.com  (Allergy Tests) Instagram: @dnamydog This episode includes a BONUS!! Check out this Allergy-Friendly Gourmet Dog Dish by Chef Adrianna Ford of Allergy Schatz! If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at: www.doggydojopodcast.com The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at: www.maclightsongwriter.com If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you next Tuesday with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo! This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.