Hair Analysis for Dogs and Cats
What is a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?
A hair analysis is a scientific test which accurately measures the mineral content for over 30 different minerals in the hair using atomic absorption methods. Mineral content of the hair reflects the mineral content of the body’s tissues. It can also indicate whether that mineral is bioavailable to the cells and tissues.
Hair mineral analyses are also very accurate in determining the levels of toxic heavy metals – a problem which is becoming all too common in an ever-increasing toxic world. Toxic metals such as mercury, aluminum, arsenic, lead, strontium, and sometimes iron can have a profound impact on health and can be very destructive.
What Other Conditions Can It Detect?
A mineral hair analysis can also reveal a variety of different nutritional and health problems as well as the status of many organs and glands, including the liver and kidneys. It is also very useful to assess thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal gland function. It can pinpoint digestive problems, blood sugar imbalances, anemia, inflammation, and stress levels.
Why Don’t These Imbalances Show Up in a Blood Test?
A hair analysis can detect many imbalances that a conventional blood testing cannot. Nutritional physiology takes place at the cellular level, not in the blood. Blood levels of nutrients and minerals are kept within very narrow limits by the body and are slow to change. Thus, blood levels are not a true reflection of the nutrient status within the tissues, organs and glands which are all often depleted before the blood is. In contrast, tissue mineral analysis provides information about cellular activity within the tissues and the metabolism of all nutrients throughout the body.
Routine blood tests also cannot detect chronic heavy-metal poisoning; however, tissue mineral analysis, using atomic absorption, is considered an accurate method.
What Causes Mineral Imbalances and Toxicity?
Common underlying causes of mineral imbalances and organ dysfunction are diet, commercial food, poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, medications, stress, and the accumulation of toxic or heavy metals.
Hair analysis is an invaluable screening tool which guides diet and feed choices and a recommended supplement program for optimum health and wellness.
What Makes Our Analysis Services Different?
Our interpretations and reports are prepared by our CEO, Marijke van de Water who has spent many hours studying the complexities and the details of hair analysis results and how it affects our dogs health. She has assessed hundreds of dogs for many different health conditions based on their hair analyses.
She also conducts a complete health work-up (a value of $395) along with the analysis to formulate an effective nutritional and natural health program customized for each individual animal. No two programs are the same.
What Does the Hair Analysis Include?
Your dog or cat’s hair tissue mineral analysis results will include a comprehensive work-up based on both the hair analysis and Marijke’s experience and expertise as a natural animal health practitioner, a copy of the laboratory bar graph, and an 4-6-page written report specific to your dog.
The lab report shows the values for over 30 minerals and elements, 8 toxic heavy metals and 15 mineral ratios.
“Cooper is a 9 year old Golden Retriever and he had been suffering from hots spot, itching, biting his paws, chronic ear infections, allergies, and nerve problems in his face. He was on various medications but they didn’t seem to be helping much. So I had a hair analysis done and learned that Cooper had a lot of vitamin and mineral deficiencies including iron as well as excessive levels of zinc and salt. He also had a low thyroid. Based on his hair analysis we reduced his meat protein levels, increased the plant-based foods and put him on a complete supplement program. I am happy to say that Cooper is now symptom-free! Thank you!” ….M.G.”
Get started:
Book A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis For Your Pet
1. Purchase the Hair Analysis online below. You may also purchase the assessment by filling out your billing information on the Intake Form.
2. Print and complete the MIHS Hair Analysis Intake Form Pets
3. Prepare a hair sample from your pet and place the hair sample in a paper envelope. Do not use plastic or zip-lock baggies and do not tape the sample to a piece of paper or put it in aluminum foil. Plastic, glue and aluminum will contaminate the hair sample.
4. Mail the hair sample, the completed intake form, and a full body picture of your pet to Marijke’s Intuitive Healing Services, #4 – 1390 Pleasant Valley Road, Spallumcheen, B.C. V4Y 0W6
You may also fax (250-546-0663) the Intake Form or email it with a picture of your dog or cat to connect@marijke.com
Preparing a Hair Sample
Take a hair sample that weighs approximately 125 mg (about ½ Tablespoon) as close to the skin as possible from the chest area.
- The hair should be no longer than 1 to 1 – 1/2 inches.
- For long haired dogs and cats, cut the extra length off and keep the 1 to 1 1/2 inch section which was closest to their skin.
- For outdoor dogs and cats wash the testing area with rubbing alcohol and let dry completely before taking the sample.
The Marijke Method ™
Marijke performs her health assessments based on her extensive knowledge of animals and her long-time experience in clinical practice for animals. During this time, she developed a specific technique of kinesiology or “energy testing” known as The Marijke Method ™ which can be used in person or remotely.
This technique is possible because of the electromagnetic field which surrounds all organs, body tissues, emotions and diseases. These fields are a fundamental force of nature and are a unique “fingerprint” for every animal and every person.
Marijke is able to help your pets no matter where they live since her services are also provided remotely.
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