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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
May. 13, 2009
W. Jean Dodds, Santa Monica, CA (US);
W. Jean Dodds, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Diagnosing an immunologic food sensitivity or intolerance in companion animals comprises collecting a sample; screening the sample to detect the presence of an antibody to a particular food ingredient or composition. The sample can be serum, saliva or other bodily fluid to detect the presence of an IgA, IgM or IgG antibody or immune complex to a particular food ingredient or composition. The food ingredient for which sensitivity or intolerance is tested is contained in at least one of a preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe. Offending ingredient(s) in a preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe is determined. An assessment is made as to whether it is possible to use a different preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe, or whether a special diet needs to be formulated without the offending ingredient(s).