Canine Parasite and Bacteria Screen

This Comprehensive Canine Pathogen Panel offers exceptional value for money, providing a convenient and cost-effective way to screen for a broad range of infectious agents affecting your dog’s health.

This panel includes:

Gastrointestinal Parasite Screen
Detects a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal parasites, including roundworms (Toxocara canis), hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.

Lungworm Detection
Screens for the five lungworm species currently identified in the UK, including Crenosoma vulpis (Fox lungworm) and Angiostrongylus vasorum (French Heartworm).

Pathogen Identification using qPCR
Advanced quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing is used to identify:

• Viruses: Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) and Canine Parvovirus

• Bacteria: Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., and Clostridium perfringens

• Protozoa: Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium spp.

Easy-to-Use Kit
Your kit includes full instructions. Please read and follow these carefully to ensure accurate results.

Key Benefits

• All in one testing – Check for worms, lungworm, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa in one simple test.

• Advanced accuracy – Uses quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology for reliable results.

• Early detection – Helps identify infections before they become serious health issues.

• Easy and convenient – Simple at home sample collection with clear instructions.

• Cost effective – Comprehensive screening saves you money compared to running separate tests.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Kit
   We’ll send you a complete kit with everything you need, including clear instructions.

2. Collect Your Dog’s Sample
   Follow the simple steps to collect a stool sample. Make sure to read the instructions carefully for accurate results.

3. Send It Back
   Use the prepaid return packaging to send your sample to our laboratory.

4. Laboratory Testing
   Our expert team will analyse the sample using advanced qPCR and microscopy methods to detect worms, lungworm, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.

5. Receive Your Results
   You’ll get a detailed report explaining what (if anything) was detected and what it means for your dog’s health.

Report 1 – Worm Count Test and Digestion Analysis

Tested and issued the same working day the sample arrives into the lab.  The worm egg screen will identify and quantify of all species present within the family groups of:

• Ascarids
• Hookworms
• Whipworms
• Threadworms

In addition, as standard, this screen also reports on:

• All species of cestodes (Tapeworms*)
• Protozoa – Coccidia
• Undigested lipids (qualitative analysis)
• Undigested microscopic food particles (qualitative analysis)

*Tapeworms are very intermittent shedders and do not always show on a worm egg screen.  If present in the sample, the species will be identified. As they may not have been present when the sample was taken, it is advisable to use regular tapeworm specific treatment.

Report 2 – Lungworm Test

The test is commenced the same working day that it arrives into the lab.  As it is an extended screen, it runs overnight and the results are issued the following working day.  The report will include all species of lungworm currently present in the UK associated with dogs.

Report 3 – Canine Pathogen Panel Report

Testing can take up to 5 working days using highly accurate qPCR testing techniques. A separate report will be provided detailing the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Campylobacter, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens results.

There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to.  The use by date will be at least 6 weeks from date of order.  Unfortunately, no refunds can be given for late submission or unused tests however please contact the office to discuss options if this occurs.

If undertaking a retest post treatment, we recommend waiting at least 3 weeks before retesting following completion of the course of treatment.