IgE blood test for dogs & cats

Pet Allergy Test

$229.99vs. $1,000+ for a vet allergy workup

The same IgE antibody test vets use, from a few drops of blood collected at home.

  • Skip the vet bill: test from home, no clinic visit or extra fees.
  • Easy to use: collect a few drops, mail it in, get results online.
  • Accredited lab: results formatted to share with your vet.
Choose your panelSee what's tested
Testing more than one pet?
30-day money-back guarantee
Vet-approved method
Allergen-specific IgE testing, analyzed by an accredited lab.
No clinic visit
A few drops of blood at home; clear, shareable results.
Environmental Allergens dust & storage mites, tree/grass/weed pollens, molds, and animal danders.
Insects & Irritants flea, cockroach, insect venoms, and latex.
Food Proteins meats, fish & seafood, egg, and dairy (including milk-protein fractions).
Plant-Based Foods grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
Return postage

This kit does not include postage for mailing your sample to our lab, but a single forever stamp is all you need.

What's Tested in Each Panel

Grouped by type. Switch tabs to compare panels.

Complete Panel tests 125 allergens

Not sure what the trigger is? Start here. Both panels combined for the fullest picture.

Environmental
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Dust mitesStorage mitesTree pollensGrass pollensWeed pollensAdditional pollensMoldsDandersFlea
Insects & irritants
Insect venomsCockroachLatex
Food proteins
BeefChickenLambEggDairyMilk-protein fractionsFish & seafoodWheatSoyPeanut
Plant-based foods
FruitsVegetablesGrainsLegumesNuts

Choose the Panel That's Right for Your Pet

Panel 1 - 64 Allergens

Everyday Allergens

Choose this if you suspect a specific trigger on this panel: the most common environmental allergens (dust mites, pollens, molds, danders, flea) plus everyday food proteins (beef, chicken, lamb, egg, dairy, wheat, soy, peanut).

Panel 2 - 61 Allergens

Uncommon Allergens

Choose this if you suspect a trigger on this panel: additional pollens, insect venoms, latex, dairy-protein fractions, and a wide range of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fish.

How TotalVet Compares

The same IgE blood test a vet would run, without the clinic visit.
How TotalVet Compares
Criteria Hair test Vet clinic TotalVetIgE blood test
Veterinarian Trusted No Yes Yes
Accredited Lab Testing No Yes Yes
Scientifically Supported No Yes Yes
Can be Done at Home Yes No Yes
Suitable for Vet-Anxious Pets Yes No Yes
Turnaround TimeVariesVariesEmailed when ready
CostVaries$1,000+From $174.99

How it Works

The TotalVet Allergy Test measures allergen-specific IgE antibodies, the immune markers behind true allergic reactions, from a few drops of your pet's blood analyzed by our accredited lab.

Step 1

Register your kit ID online (instructions are included with each kit).

Step 2

Collect a few drops of your pet's blood on the dried blood spot collection card. No vet needed.

Step 3

Mail the blood spot card to our lab in the provided return envelope. Postage is not included, but a single forever stamp is all you need.

Step 4

Review your pet's results online. We'll email you when they're ready.

Environmental Triggers & Skin Allergies

Environmental Triggers & Skin Allergies

Pollens, dust mites, molds, and danders are common causes of itching, ear infections, and skin flare-ups. Find out which ones affect your pet.

Food Allergies

Food Allergies

From proteins like beef and chicken to dairy, egg, grains, and more. See which ingredients your pet's immune system reacts to, and adjust their diet with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

You've got questions, we've got answers.
How is this different from the Pet Intolerance Test?

The Intolerance Test uses a hair sample. The Allergy Test measures allergen-specific IgE antibodies in a few drops of blood, the same marker veterinarians use to diagnose true allergies.

How accurate is this vs. testing at a vet's office?

Your sample is analyzed by an accredited laboratory using allergen-specific IgE testing, the same method used in veterinary allergy workups.

Is this for dogs or cats?

Both. The same kit and panels work for dogs and cats.

Does collecting the sample hurt my pet?

The kit includes a lancet, a small pinprick tool. It takes a few drops of blood on a collection card and is over in seconds.

How long do results take?

Results are posted to your online account once the lab has processed your sample. We email you when they're ready.

Uncover your pet's allergies without leaving your home.

TotalVet helps you take control of your pet's everyday happiness and well-being.
Testing From the Convenience of Your Home

Submit your sample and obtain your pet's allergy results without a vet visit

Accredited Results without the Vet Bill

Save time and money without sacrificing quality - IgE blood analysis is the same method used by veterinarians worldwide

Comprehensive Testing

Screen for up to 125 different allergies with a single test

3 Easy Steps

Get your kit at home, create your account, collect a sample and send it back in the provided return envelope

Actionable Results

Receive easy to read test results that highlight the severity of your pet's allergies

Personalized Allergy Management

Take hold of your pet's health by tailoring their diet, environment, and grooming routine to avoid allergens using your personalized results

Customer Reviews

  • 5 stars: 18 (78%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Complete Panel was worth the extra

I went back and forth on which panel to get and ended up paying more for the Complete. Glad I did - two of the things that came back highest would not have been on the smaller panel 1. If you are on the fence I would spend the extra.

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Good product

Good product, would buy again.

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Anonymous
Reassuring

I am a bit of a worrier with my cat and this gave me some peace of mind. Her results came back with everything ranked as low which was actually a relief. Support answered my question about the sample card quickly too.

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Anonymous
Helped with our rescue

We adopted Millie last year with no history at all, so we were flying blind on everything. Her skin was a mess and we had no idea if it was food or environment or stress from the move. The panel gave us a starting point and we used it to build a plan. It is really nice to feel like we are doing something informed instead of throwing products at her.

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Anonymous
Couldn't get enough blood from our cat

We tried twice and could not fill all five circles on our cat. Apparently the lab wont run a partial card and there is no way to just get a replacement card, so we would have to buy a whole new kit to try again. That is a hard sell after already paying once. The idea is good but the collection needs to be more realistic for cats.

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Anonymous
Great results, long wait

Report was genuinely useful and our vet was happy to look at it. It was just a longer wait than I expected between mailing the sample and getting anything back. I would have liked some kind of update in the middle so I knew it had actually arrived.

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Anonymous
No more mystery hot spots

We used to get hot spots every summer and had no idea why. Turns out theres a few things on the list that line up perfectly with when it flares. definately worth doing.

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Anonymous
Clear results

Good experience overall. Kit showed up quick, collection was fine even with a squirmy cat, and the results were laid out well.

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Anonymous
Wish we'd done this a year ago

Our frenchie Otis has had ear issues and itchy paws basically since we got him. Two rounds of meds from the vet, temporary relief, then right back to it. The test showed a few strong environmental reactions we never would have guessed at. We are managing it now instead of chasing it. My only regret is not doing this at the beginning instead of after all the trial and error.

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5 stars

Everything as described.

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Bring your own stamp

Solid test and I liked the results. One heads up for anyone ordering - the return envelope is not prepaid, you have to put your own stamp on it. I didnt catch that at first. Would be nice if that was called out more clearly.

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Anonymous
Simple and clear report

The instructions were straightforward and the report was clear. I liked that each result had a class number so you could tell what actually mattered. Recieved everything on time.

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Anonymous
Did it for both dogs

Ordered two kits and got the bundle discount. Both came back with different results which was interesting since they eat the exact same food. Would recommend.

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Anonymous
Registration was confusing

Took me a while to figure out the kit ID and where I was supposed to enter it. I found a sticker on the envelope and a number on the form and wasnt sure if they were the same thing. Support sorted it out for me but it should not have taken an email. the test part was fine once I got past that.

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Needed a second try with our cat

Took us two tries to get the card filled. The first lancet didnt give us much and we had to use another one. Once we sent it in everything was fine and the results were worth it, but I would tell other cat people to be ready to use the extra lancets that come wit the kit.

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Anonymous
Fast results

Sent it off on a Monday and had the report back sooner than I thought I would. Nice clean layout, and easier with my cat than I feared.

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Anonymous
Cat approved (barely)

Mango was not thrilled but we got through it with a towel wrap and a second person. Paw pad worked on the first try. Results came back after about 12 days and were easier to read than I expected.

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Gave our vet something to work with

I want to be clear this is not a replacement for a vet visit and TotalVet is upfront about that. What it did do was give our vet a real list to look at instead of us describing symptoms and shrugging. She actually said she wished more clients came in with something like this. We are doing an elimination trial now based on what came back high. Money well spent for us.

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Anonymous
Our beagle stopped scratching

Really glad we did this. The collection was quicker than I expected and the report was easy to follow. We took it to our vet and made a few changes and the constant scratching has calmed way down.

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Great

Worked great, no complaints.

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Anonymous
So much better than guessing

We spent almost a year rotating foods trying to figure out what was bothering our golden. Doing the test gave us an actual starting point instead of guessing. The report broke everything into classes so it was clear what was a strong reaction versus a mild one. I appreciated that it didnt try to diagnose anything, it just gave us the data and told us to bring it to our vet. That is exactly what we needed.

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Anonymous
Finally some answers

Our lab mix Cooper has been chewing his feet raw for almost two years and we had tried everything - grain free food, different shampoos, wipes after every walk. We ordered the Complete Panel and honestly I wasnt expecting much. His results came back with high reactions to a couple of grasses, which explained why he got so much worse in the spring. Our vet looked at the report with us and we adjusted his routine. He is not perfect but he is so much more comfortable now.

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Easy

Super easy. Took maybe ten minutes start to finish.