{"title":"Rapid Tests","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"urine-test-strips-for-dogs-cats-14-parameters","title":"Urine Test Strips x 50 for Dogs \u0026 Cats, 14 Disease Parameters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eTest strips offer a quick, easy and cheap way of keeping an eye on a variety of health markers in yours pet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThese strips are some of the most advanced, testing for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeukocytes\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewhere high readings can indicate urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney stones, a pelvic tumour, or another condition).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite \u003c\/strong\u003e(if you have a high reading it usually means that you have a UTI).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood\u003c\/strong\u003e (there shouldn't be blood in their urine. Its presence can be caused by taking certain medicines but is more likely a sign of kidney or bladder or an infection in the bladder, kidney, or prostate). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e (urine pH that falls outside the expected range can be a sign of an infection or a problem with kidney function. Eg when kidneys can't remove acids properly from the bloodstream your get renal tubular acidosis, the symptom of which is acidifying urine).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e (when your kidneys are not working as well as they should protein can leak through your kidneys' filters and into your urine. Protein in your urine is called proteinuria).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroalbumin\u003c\/strong\u003e (microalbumin is another little protein in your urine. If it's on the increase it can be an early sign of kidney disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilirubin\u003c\/strong\u003e (bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of haemoglobin and excreted in bile. Higher levels of bilirubin in the urine may be due to biliary tract disease, including gallstones in the biliary tract. It can also indicate cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other forms of liver disease, as well as tumours of the liver or gallbladder).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrobilinogen\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUrobilinogen comes from bilirubin where too much urobilinogen in urine may be a sign of liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, or certain types of anaemia. Little or no urobilinogen may be a sign of other problems with your liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"high specific gravity\" simply means the concentration of the urine is too high. This can be a sign of dehydration).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose\u003c\/strong\u003e (normally, urine contains little to no glucose. If they have too much glucose in their blood, the kidneys will get rid of some of the extra glucose via the urine, a tell-tale sign of diabetes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKetone\u003c\/strong\u003e (Not sure how useful this one is to raw-feeders just yet. Here's the story - if your cells can't get enough glucose, your body breaks down fat for energy instead. This produces an acid called ketones, which can build up in your blood and urine. Having some ketones in your urine is normal, particularly when you're a meat eater! Normal ketone levels for dogs from 0.00 to 0.32 mmol\/L. We expect raw-fed dogs being on the higher side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTo some vets, they may conclude the body is \"too acidic\", but \u003cem\u003ewhat is normal for a dog fed appropriately?\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDirections for use: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRemove one reagent strip from the bottle and quickly replace the container cap. Collect a fresh urine sample in a \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e, dry container (OR catch some falling urine on the strip!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eImmerse the reagent area of the strip into the urine sample and take it out quickly. Wipe off excess urine against the rim of the specimen container. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eCompare the color change of the reagent pads to the corresponding color chart on the bottle label. Read results according to the chart`s time frame for each panel tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"DogsFirstIreland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50160393912651,"sku":"DFRT50T","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/files\/1copy.png?v=1723024497"},{"product_id":"complete-pregnancy-whelping-worm-kit-for-dogs","title":"Complete Pregnancy \u0026 Whelping Worm Kit for Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's the story - roundworm and hookworm can be passed from the bitch to the unborn pups. However, there is now evidence that this is not only entirely normal but potentially protective, certainly in humans, so why not in dogs, we're not sure. But let's not open that can of...beans. Moreover, simple infections can be cured naturally but it will require monitoring with these tests to ensure you're on the right track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular kit contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Worm Kit (test at 40 – 45 days of pregnancy )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Worm Kit (any time post whelping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Pooled Litter Puppy Kit (test 2 – 3 weeks of age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease note the shipping instructions below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMums \u0026amp; Worms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever about mum entering pregnancy with an active infection (hence the first test), changes in hormones postbirth can mean dormant worms can hatch. This means regular Faecal Egg Testing of Mum and pups should be carried out post-whelping, particularly if following a natural worming protocol. In fact, we recommend testing pups again at 8 (pooled sample, as in swab them all and include in one test, if they find worms, then you can set about wondering if you need to test or simply treat them all, and again at 12 weeks, just to be sure, though we would say that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it detects...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur worm kit includes all you need to screen for the following types of worms in dogs and cats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAngiostrongylus vasorum\u003c\/em\u003e (Heartworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDipylidium caninum\u003c\/em\u003e (Tapeworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEchinococcus multiocularis\u003c\/em\u003e (Tapeworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEchinococcus granulosus\u003c\/em\u003e (Tapeworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMesocestoides\u003c\/em\u003e (Tapeworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTaenia pisiformis\u003c\/em\u003e (Tapeworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAncylostoma caninum\u003c\/em\u003e (Hookworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eToxocara canis\u003c\/em\u003e (Ascarid) (Roundworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eToxascaris leonina\u003c\/em\u003e (Ascarid) (Roundworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUncinariasis epencephala\u003c\/em\u003e (Hookworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichuris Vulpes (Whipworm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSpirocerca lupi (\u003c\/em\u003eNematode\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCystospore\u003c\/em\u003e (Coccidia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGiardia\u003c\/em\u003e cyst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking Your samples:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntestinal Worm Sample: 1 sample (1 x Pot).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples can be taken at any time of the day (ideally, the first stool of the day).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf collecting over three days for lungworm please place samples somewhere cool (they do not need to go in your fridge).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your sample\/s in the sample pot\/s provided, using the glove\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace sample pot\/s into the leak-proof bag (clear bag) \u0026amp; seal. *Please write your dog's name on the bag*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your sample\/s (now in leak-proof bag) into the box, along with your (completed) information leaflet and close the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the security seal (as per label on the box) to seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen simply pop it in a standard letter box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll UK Feclab kits contain a Tracked 48, prepaid returns envelope. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttention Irish Customers...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember, Brexit means Britain is now OUTSIDE the EU, meaning if you post this back with An Post the package MUST HAVE A CUSTOMS FORM on the front. This means you have to take the kit to your local post office in person. They stick it on for you. You are sending a sample for DNA analysis so we are told you can state \"DNA sample\".  It should cost €8.50 to post back (large envelope, less than 250g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be easier to send with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shipping.dpd.ie\/quick-quote\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDPD\u003c\/a\u003e who will pick it up from your for around the same price (and now you don't have to go down to the Post Office...).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DogsFirstIreland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50942769267019,"sku":"DFPW1623","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/files\/Whelpingtestkit.jpg?v=1733502778"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/collections\/just_gut_worm.jpg?v=1733501487","url":"https:\/\/dogsfirstshop.ie\/de\/collections\/rapid-tests.oembed?page=2","provider":"DogsFirstIreland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}