Betty A. Petrak, M.D., founder of the Pet Allergy Institute in 2006. Trained at New York Hospital/ Cornell, and Board certified in Allergy and Immunology and in Internal Medicine, Dr. Petrak has more than 20 years of experience seeing patients with asthma, allergic nasal symptoms, and skin problems. She is currently in practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Judy St.Clair a scientist with over 30 years of experience, 8 years in the Biotech industry.

Heather Bowbeer, a graduate of the University of Colorado molecular biology department.

Eric Ron, an undergraduate student at Colorado State University, studying Biochemistry.

Together they have developed a protocol to collect saliva from pets in a consistent manner. They have also set up a lab to perform an Elisa assay, which is a well-regarded, gold standard method to measure the amount of protein in a specimen.

Now they are ready to test your pet and collect the data.

The research is funded purely through the modest cost of the test. This is a unique method of accumulating scientific information, paid for by the people who will directly benefit from the information.  It is an experiment in bringing scientific laboraory know-how right to the consumer for immediate use.

Through the Pet Allergy Institute everyone can participate in the accumulation of scientific data and experience first-hand how science works.