Built by a Pet OwnerWho Gets It
Pet Allergy Scanner was born from 7 years of reading ingredient labels, switching foods, and learning the hard way what works.
Hi, I'm Gary
I'm the founder of Pet Allergy Scanner, and I built this site because I needed it myself.
My Cockapoo has dealt with food allergies for over 7 years. If you've been through it, you know the cycle: the itching, the ear infections, the vet visits, the trial-and-error with different foods. I spent countless hours squinting at ingredient labels, Googling whether “chicken fat” counts as chicken, and trying to figure out which brands I could actually trust.
I built the Pet Allergy Scanner tool to solve my own problem: a quick way to check any pet food for common allergens without reading every line of fine print. Then I started writing the articles I wished I'd had when this all began — practical guides based on published veterinary research, not marketing copy from pet food companies.
I'm not a vet. I'm a pet parent who has spent years researching this topic out of necessity, and I cite veterinary studies and expert sources throughout every article. My goal is to save you the time and frustration I went through.
What You'll Find Here
Free Scanner Tool
Snap a photo of any pet food ingredient list and instantly see which allergens it contains. No sign-up required.
Research-Backed Articles
Breed-specific guides, allergen deep-dives, product comparisons, and symptom explainers — all citing veterinary research.
Honest Reviews
Product recommendations based on ingredients and clinical data, not sponsorships. We are transparent about affiliate links.
Editorial standards
Primary sources cited on every article — AKC, Merck Veterinary Manual, Tufts Clinical Nutrition Service, American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), AAFCO, and peer-reviewed research from BMC Veterinary Research and similar journals. The Sources & Further Reading section at the foot of each article names the specific references used.
Every article follows the same four standards:
Sources at the foot of every article
Every guide ends with a Sources & Further Reading list naming the specific AKC, Merck, Tufts, ACVD, and peer-reviewed research we drew on. If you disagree with a claim, you can trace it back.
No veterinary review — yet
I am not a veterinarian, and no article on this site has been reviewed by a named vet as of April 2026. I am recruiting an MRCVS reviewer to sign off on specific clinical articles from mid-2026 onward; those articles will name the reviewer at the top. Until then, everything is owner-to-owner research with sources cited.
Transparent about affiliates
When I recommend a product, I say why. Every affiliate link is disclosed at the top of the article that contains it. If I earn a commission on a purchase you make, that is stated up front.
Updated when the research moves
Pet nutrition research evolves. I review and update articles to reflect current findings, and each article shows a “Last Updated” date at the top.
Important: This Is Not Veterinary Advice
I'm a pet owner, not a veterinarian. The content on Pet Allergy Scanner is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Always consult your vet before making dietary changes, starting an elimination diet, or treating any health condition. Every pet is different, and what worked for my Cockapoo may not be right for yours.