Food sensitivities and intolerances can mask themselves in many different symptoms. These symptoms may include itching, scratching, frequent gas and stomach discomfort, and ear infections. Besides it being difficult to discover your pet has food intolerances, it can be even more challenging to find out which ingredients your pet is sensitive to. Thanks to Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of HemoPet and creator of the NutriScan Test, Blackbird’s Bowl, Natural Pet Foods & More is now one of a select few retailers to carry the NutriScan Testing Kits.
“We are excited to be one of the few retail stores across the nation that has been given the opportunity to have direct and immediate access to one of the newest food intolerance and sensitivity tests on the market” said Tammi Janel, Owner of Blackbird’s Bowl. “We feel honored to have been recognized by a world leader in veterinarian medicine and new product development.”
Blackbird’s Bowl, Natural Pet Foods & More, located at 221 Liberty St in Downtown Morris, has always focused on nutrition as the foundation of health and wellbeing. This test allows pet owners to not only get more information about their pet’s current food intolerances, but also be proactive should new intolerances arise. It is recommended by Dr. Dodds that this test be performed every 6-12 months for healthy pets and every 4-6 months for pets that have a history of food sensitivities. For healthy pets this may help predict developing food intolerances, which can be crucial to preserve the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract.
The NutriScan test is a simple three step process that includes purchasing your NutriScan testing kit from Blackbird’s Bowl, take it home to get a saliva sample from your pet, and then send the sample tube and completed order form to HemoPet to receive your results in two weeks. It’s that easy! You can also bring your pet with you and get assistance in retrieving the saliva sample and filling out the order form. HemoPet has authorized Blackbird’s Bowl to assist with collecting the saliva from your pet and completing the order form. You will have the option to choose from two different panels or do both at once. Blackbird’s Bowl will discuss the panels with you to determine which would be best for you and your pet. Each panel consists of 12 (24 overall) of the most common ingredients pets come in contact with in their food, treats, etc. Visit Blackbird’s Bowl today to learn more about the NutriScan testing kit and how it could benefit you and your family pet.
Blackbird’s Bowl offers a unique pet boutique experience providing a 100% natural & wheat-free store plus an entire line of wellness supplements in their Apawthecary. Blackbird is dedicated to developing their very own unique grain & gluten free recipes that include treats and handcrafted canine cupcakes! The non-food items in the boutique offer a portfolio of US Made, eco-friendly, and locally made finds.
Blackbird’s Bowl is versed in holistic pet wellness consulting for progressive animal guardians and they enjoy working one on one with proactive clients wanting to transition to a higher quality nutritional protocol. And with clients that are dealing with allergies and other frustrating imbalances that create disharmony within the animal and the entire household.
For more information on Blackbird’s Bowl or the NutriScan testing kits, please contact Sara Martinez at 815-941-9311 (store), 630-740-2603 (mobile), sara@westsuburbandog.com or visit their website at www.blackbirdsbowl.com .
