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<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="mysimplepetlab-is-your-direct-source-for-vet-approved-pet-healthcare-diagnostics">MySimplePetLab is your direct source for vet approved pet healthcare diagnostics.</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Test accuracy matters, which is why our laboratory meets or exceeds veterinary professional standards. We use only top-quality testing equipment, precision processes, and experienced laboratory technicians to deliver dependable, accurate results.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The Skin &amp; Itch Dog Test gives pet owners the opportunity to get a skin cytology done for up to two areas of irritated skin. The skin cytology is the diagnostic test used by veterinarians to select appropriate treatment (typically one of more antibiotics, antifungals, and/or anti-inflammatory medications). This test is typically done in the vet clinic and screens for skin mites and mite eggs, yeast, bacteria, skin and inflammatory (immune) cells. Getting this test done in advance of the vet appointment speeds skin treatment selection at the visit.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).

How Accurate Is The Skin & Itch Test?

The MySimplePetLab “Skin & Itch Test” is a microscopic exam (cytology) of material (skin discharge) from the surface of your pet's skin. Skin cytology is the first test used by vets for signs of skin infection.

<div id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.625rem; max-width: 688px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; width: 681px; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" id="the-mysimplepetlab-skin--itch-test-is-a-microscopic-exam-cytology-of-material-skin-discharge-from-the-surface-of-your-pets-skin-skin-cytology-is-the-first-test-used-by-vets-for-signs-of-skin-infection">The MySimplePetLab &#x201C;Skin &amp; Itch Test&#x201D; is a microscopic exam (cytology) of material (skin discharge) from the surface of your pet&apos;s skin. Skin cytology is the first test used by vets for signs of skin infection.</h2>Some common signs of skin infections and reasons for testing include:&#xA0;<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25rem 0px 1.25rem 8px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Irritated Skin</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Irritated Skin Folds</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Scratching</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Smelly Skin/Paws</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chewing/Licking at Paws</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skin Discharge</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hot Spots</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Scabs on Skin</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hair Thinning/Loss</li></ul>The MySimplePetLab Skin &amp; Itch Dog Test is a from home test designed to identify the common causes of skin infections including mites, bacteria and yeast. All MySimplePetLab from home test results are designed to be shared with your veterinarian. &#xA0;You should always contact a local or virtual veterinarian right away if your pet is acting sick. Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).</div>

When Should I Use The Skin & Itch Test?

If your pet suffers from irritated, itchy or smelly skin, a skin & itch test is your next step. Signs you should test: Irritated Skin, Irritated Skin Folds, Scratching, Smelly Skin/Paws, Chewing/Licking at Paws, Skin Discharge, Hot Spots, Scabs

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font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">It is also a good idea to test when you see signs of infection and post treatment.&#xA0;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Signs you should test:<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25rem 0px 1.25rem 8px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Irritated Skin</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Irritated Skin Folds</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Scratching</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Smelly Skin/Paws</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Chewing/Licking at Paws</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Skin Discharge</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Hot Spots</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Scabs on Skin</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Hair Thinning/Loss</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Please contact a local or virtual veterinarian right away if your pet is acting sick.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).

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