Hair Mineral Analysis: Dogs, Cats & Horses

The results from this test contain information about the proportions and concentrations of nutritional and toxic elements in the body of the test animal. Both the level of micro and macro elements as well as the degree of the body’s load of toxic elements reflect the state of biochemical balance, which is crucial for maintaining health and a good body condition.

Many people and animals have nutritional deficiencies or imbalances from poor quality foods, etc. Our food today is not as mineral rich as it used to be due to the heavy use of artificial fertilizers and chemicals. Ensure you and your animals have the right mineral balance for optimum health.

Hair Mineral Analysis: Animals tests for the following:

Concentration of nutritional elements – Macro-Elements: Sulfur (S), Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg).

Concentration of nutritional elements – Micro-Elements: Silicon (Si), Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Selenium (Se), Chrome (Cr).

Concentration of toxic elements: Aluminium (Al), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Lithium (Li), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Strontium (Sr), Vanadium (V).

Instructions:

Please complete the online form and send a hair/fur sample (at least 1 tablespoon of hair) to Greenpet along with your name, animal’s name and order number:

Greenpet Reception
244 Verrierdale Road
Verrierdale QLD 4562

How To take a hair sample

Ensure that the hair has been washed thoroughly, untreated, rinsed completely and dried. Cut the hair close to the skin in a few small portions and from several areas on the back of the neck.

Cut the hair as close to the skin as possible. Scissors should be a high grade stainless steel or plastic to avoid contamination.

How much hair?

Your hair or fur is a timeline.  Your most accurate health is displayed close to the skin. To ensure we calculate your most accurate health status, ensure you cut a large enough fur sample; that is taken close to the skin. (you do not need to pull the hair out by roots).  The length of hair should be no longer than 5cm or 1.5″ long and no less than a heaped teaspoon.

For horses, if using mane hair, cut close to the skin and trim the length off so that it is only up to 5cm long.

For dogs or cats with short coats, ensure you trim enough fur to be a tablespoon. Images displayed on the item outline the ideal location for hair collection for all species.

Once we receive the sample it will be sent off to the lab for testing. Results generally take 3 to 4 weeks.

Once we receive the results, you will receive results via email. This will include your animals mineral balance, mineral ratios, etc and suggestions on how to overcome any imbalances or deficiencies if needed.

If you have any questions about this test, please do not hesitate to contact us.