Medical Disclaimer
Last updated 4 August 2026
TailTrials helps you keep an accurate record of an elimination diet. It does not tell you what is wrong with your pet, and it is not a substitute for a veterinarian.
Always work with a qualified veterinarian. Elimination diet trials should be planned, supervised and interpreted by a vet who has examined your animal. TailTrials exists to make sure they get an accurate record of what actually happened.
What TailTrials does
It records what you enter: what your pet ate, whether you stayed on the diet, how severe symptoms were on a given day, and when phases of the trial began and ended. It arranges that information into a timeline, a chart, and a PDF you can hand to your vet.
What TailTrials does not do
- It does not diagnose food allergies, intolerances, or any other condition
- It does not recommend or prescribe diets, foods, supplements or medication
- It does not interpret your pet's symptoms or tell you what they mean
- It does not tell you whether a trial has succeeded or failed
- It does not replace examination, testing, or professional judgement
The record is only as good as what you enter
TailTrials cannot verify anything you log. Charts, summaries and exports reflect the information you provided, including any gaps or mistakes. Reviewing your entries for accuracy before sharing them with your vet is worth the minute it takes.
If something is wrong with your pet
Contact your veterinarian. If your pet is in distress — for example struggling to breathe, collapsing, having a suspected allergic reaction, vomiting persistently, or refusing food and water — seek emergency veterinary care immediately. Do not delay in order to record anything in this app.
Changing your pet's diet
Elimination diets can be nutritionally restrictive, particularly if extended or applied to growing, pregnant or unwell animals. Discuss any dietary change with your veterinarian before you begin, and follow their guidance on duration and on how foods should be reintroduced.
No outcome is promised
Keeping a good record improves the quality of the conversation you can have with your vet. It does not guarantee that a cause will be identified, that symptoms will improve, or that a trial will reach a clear conclusion.
Accepting this
By using TailTrials you acknowledge that it is a record-keeping tool, that it provides no veterinary advice, and that decisions about your pet's care rest with you and your veterinarian.
Questions about this page?
Use our contact form, or write to hello@tailtrials.com.