Skin and allergy issues are complex and difficult to diagnose and treat. VDI’s Test & Treat offers a better solution for diagnostics and treatment plan options.
Ear or skin problems and allergies are among the most frequent reasons pet parents seek veterinary care. However, the underlying causes are difficult to diagnose, which makes treatment a challenge. They typically involve a complex interplay of immune responses, nutritional imbalances, microbial overgrowth, gut health, and toxin exposure. And that’s why it’s not enough to treat the symptoms without addressing the root cause, and that starts with identification. Specialty Testing from VDI Laboratory eliminates the guesswork from skin and allergy issues, enabling you to diagnose accurately and come up with effective treatment options for your patients. Let’s examine how Test & Treat facilitates resolving skin cases with greater precision and confidence.
When Is the Right Time to Turn to Specialty Testing?
Specialty Testing from VDI is a viable solution for any patient presenting with chronic skin problems. Since the cause can be related to allergies, immune dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, toxins, and beyond, VDI testing is a solution when:
- There are recurrent skin or ear infections
- You suspect a food or environmental allergy
- A patient was unresponsive to conventional therapy
- A patient presents with dull coat, alopecia, or systemic symptoms
- Cases involving chronic otitis externa, atopic dermatitis, or allergic reactions
A Full Range of Diagnostic Tests Are Available to Get to the Bottom of Your Skin and Allergy Mysteries
VDI has a comprehensive selection of specialty tests to identify the causes of chronic skin and allergy conditions, including:
- Allergy Panel: Identifies IgE food and environmental allergies
- Allergic Dermatitis & Infection Panel: Identifies bacterial & fungal skin/ear infection along with underlying IgE allergies
- Mineral & Toxic Metal Analysis: Identifies heavy metal exposure and mineral imbalances
- Mycotoxin Exposure Panel: Identifies environmental toxins that can contribute to skin issues due to disrupted immune function, impaired detox pathways, or gut permeability
- Essential Vitamins Panel: Identifies nutrient deficiencies and guides supplementation
- GI Microbiome & Dysbiosis Testing: Identifies skin problems that start in the gut, such as dysbiosis, leaky gut, or imbalanced gut bacteria
Your Partners at VDI Laboratory Go Above and Beyond Simple Diagnostics
VDI isn’t just a supplier of diagnostic tests. Their Test & Treat approach provides both diagnostic insights and curated product recommendations that help you create custom treatment options that alleviate symptoms by targeting the root causes of skin and allergy conditions. Whether patients need immune support, nutrient rebalancing, gut support, detoxification, or anti-inflammatories, Test & Treat can help guide you. VDI provides all the information and support you need to support patient recovery and health, including:
- Patient-specific action plans
- Industry-leading customer service
- Free consultations
Learn more about adopting a smarter approach to skin and allergy cases with VDI’s Specialty Testing.
