About
Pet Allergy Plus is a free mobile application designed to simplify the process of finding allergy-friendly pet food and products. Built by professionals with over 30 years of experience in the pet store industry, the app addresses a common pain point: pet owners cycling through countless products trying to identify what their allergic pet can safely eat. The app allows users to create profiles for multiple pets, select a nearby participating store, and search for products using custom ingredient filters — either including or excluding specific ingredients. Once a safe food is identified, users can save that search for quick access in the future. An account is optional but unlocks the ability to save pets, stores, and searches persistently. For pet store owners, Pet Allergy Plus offers a business dashboard where they can keep product listings up to date, create in-store promotions, and access search analytics to understand what customers are looking for most. Store participation requires an annual licensing fee, while the consumer-facing app remains completely free. Ideal for dog and cat owners managing food sensitivities, Pet Allergy Plus bridges the gap between allergy-aware shoppers and local pet retailers, making it easier to shop confidently without guesswork. The app is available for download on mobile platforms and is backed by a web presence with FAQs, a forum, and a blog.
Key Features
- Ingredient Include/Exclude Filters: Search pet store products by including or excluding specific ingredients to quickly find allergy-safe options.
- Multi-Pet Profiles: Add and manage profiles for multiple pets, each with their own saved searches and dietary restrictions.
- Saved Searches: Once a safe product is found, save the search for easy future access tied to each specific pet.
- Store Selection & Promotions: Connect to participating local pet stores and access exclusive in-store promotions through the app.
- Store Owner Dashboard: Pet stores can manage product listings, create promotions, and view customer search analytics via a dedicated dashboard.
Use Cases
- A dog owner whose pet is allergic to turkey uses the app to exclude turkey from product searches at their local pet store, quickly finding safe food options.
- A cat owner with two cats and a dog creates separate pet profiles and saves individual ingredient filters for each animal to streamline future shopping trips.
- A pet store owner joins the platform to make their inventory searchable by allergy-conscious customers and uses the analytics dashboard to stock more of the most-searched products.
- A new pet owner whose cat has just been diagnosed with a food sensitivity uses the app to learn which ingredients to avoid and find suitable alternatives without visiting multiple stores.
- A frequent pet store shopper saves their go-to allergy-safe product searches to quickly reorder the same trusted foods without re-entering filters each visit.
Pros
- Free for Pet Owners: The consumer-facing app is entirely free to download and use, with no subscription required.
- Flexible Ingredient Filtering: Granular include/exclude ingredient controls make it easy to pinpoint safe products without trial and error.
- Saves Time and Money: Eliminates the guesswork of buying multiple pet foods to find one that doesn't trigger allergies.
Cons
- Limited Store Availability: The app's usefulness depends on local pet stores joining the platform, which may be limited in some regions.
- Store Owners Pay a Fee: Pet stores must pay an annual licensing fee per location to be listed, which may deter smaller retailers.
- Not AI-Powered: The app relies on manual ingredient filtering rather than AI-driven allergy detection or recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pet Allergy Plus free to use?
Yes, the app is completely free for pet owners. Store owners pay an annual licensing fee to list their store and products.
Do I need an account to use the app?
No, an account is not required to search for products. However, creating a free account allows you to save your pets, preferred stores, and past searches.
Can I add more than one pet?
Yes, you can add multiple pets to the app and maintain separate ingredient preferences and saved searches for each one.
How do I find products my pet can safely eat?
Select your pet, choose your store, and use the ingredient filter to include or exclude specific ingredients. The app will return matching products from that store's inventory.
How can a pet store get added to the app?
Store owners can visit the Pet Allergy Plus website and submit their store. After paying the annual licensing fee, they gain access to a dashboard to manage their listings and promotions.
