Kidney Test for Dogs
GetTested’s **Kidney Test for Dogs** is a rapid at home urine test that measures the **urine protein to creatinine ratio**, a marker used to assess protein loss through the urine. Kidney related changes can develop gradually, and early signs may be difficult to notice. This test may be useful for older dogs, dogs that drink or urinate more than usual, or dogs needing routine kidney health monitoring. The test gives a clear result in approximately **10 minutes**, helping you quickly check urine markers linked to kidney health from home.
Product details: EUR 33.99 — InStock — SKU DFI-KIDC — GetTested
About this test – Kidney Test for Dogs
Why Protein in Urine Matters
Protein is normally kept in the body rather than lost through urine. A higher protein to creatinine ratio may suggest that more protein is passing into the urine than expected.
This can be relevant when monitoring kidney related health, especially in dogs with increased thirst, more frequent urination, appetite changes, weight changes or low energy.
Common Signs Linked to Kidney Concerns
Dogs with kidney related issues may experience:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Reduced appetite
Weight loss
Low energy
Changes in overall wellbeing
Kidney related changes may also be present before clear symptoms are noticed.
Who May Benefit from This Test?
This test may be suitable for dogs that:
Are senior or older dogs
Drink or urinate more than usual
Have previously shown abnormal kidney related values
Need routine kidney health monitoring
Are being monitored after kidney related concerns
Need a quick urine based check from home
Simple Home Testing
Collect a urine sample according to the included instructions and use the test strip to measure urine protein and creatinine.
Results are available in approximately 10 minutes and can be read using the included colour chart or indicator guide.
What Is Included in the Kit?
1 Kidney check test strip
1 Urine collection tool
1 Colour chart or indicator guide
Step by step instructions
Frequently asked questions – Kidney Test for Dogs
Why measure the protein to creatinine ratio in urine?
The urine protein to creatinine ratio can help show whether increased protein loss is present in the urine, which may be relevant when monitoring kidney related health.
Can kidney changes be present before symptoms appear?
Yes. Kidney related changes may develop gradually, and some dogs may not show obvious signs early on. Urine marker testing can provide useful first information.
When is this test useful for older dogs?
This test may be useful as part of routine monitoring in senior dogs, especially if thirst, urination, appetite, weight or energy levels have changed.
Vad kan påverka hundens njurar?
Hundens njurar kan påverkas av ålder, vätskebalans, infektioner, inflammation, högt blodtryck, vissa läkemedel och andra underliggande hälsoproblem. Eftersom njurrelaterade förändringar ofta utvecklas gradvis kan det vara bra att följa tecken som ökad törst, mer urinering, aptitförändringar, viktnedgång eller låg energi.
Vad bör man undvika om man misstänker njurproblem hos hund?
Undvik att ge läkemedel, kosttillskott eller produkter för människor utan rådgivning, eftersom vissa ämnen kan vara olämpliga för hundar eller påverka njurarna. Se också till att hunden har tillgång till vatten och undvik stora foderförändringar om hunden redan verkar må dåligt.
Är ökad törst och urinering alltid tecken på njurproblem?
Nej, inte alltid. Ökad törst och urinering kan vara kopplat till njurhälsa, men kan också bero på andra saker, till exempel hormoner, infektion, kost, värme, läkemedel eller andra hälsotillstånd. Ett urintest kan ge mer information om proteinförlust via urinen, men resultatet bör ses tillsammans med hundens övriga symtom.
Kan unga hundar också behöva kontrollera njurrelaterade urinmarkörer?
Ja, även om njurrelaterade förändringar är vanligare hos äldre hundar kan yngre hundar också behöva kontroll om de har symtom, tidigare njurrelaterade avvikelser eller återkommande urinvägs- eller hälsoproblem. Testet kan vara relevant när hunden dricker mer, kissar oftare, tappar aptiten eller verkar ovanligt trött.
Vad betyder protein i urinen hos hund?
Protein i urinen kan tyda på att mer protein passerar ut via urinen än förväntat. Det kan vara kopplat till njurarnas filtrering, men kan också behöva tolkas tillsammans med urinprovets kvalitet, hundens symtom och eventuell annan hälsobakgrund. Därför är protein/kreatinin-kvoten en användbar markör vid uppföljning av njurhälsa.
Customer reviews – Kidney Test for Dogs
4.5/5 (2)
- 4/5 — Quick delivery and simple to use, though catching the sample was a bit tricky with my small dog it worked though. :)
- 5/5 — The instructions were very clear and I got the results in less than 15 minutes. It's a great relief to be able to monitor my senior dog's health from home without a stressful vet visit.