4-in-1 Dog tick disease test

About this test

How Tick Borne Infections Can Differ

Tick borne infections can cause overlapping symptoms, but they do not always affect the body in the same way. Some are more strongly linked to joint stiffness, limping and reduced mobility, while others may affect blood cells, immune response, energy levels or overall condition.

This is why symptoms such as fatigue, fever, appetite changes, pale gums or limping can be difficult to connect to one specific infection based on signs alone.

Common Signs of Tick Borne Infection

Dogs affected by tick borne infections may experience:

• Fatigue or reduced energy

• Fever

• Stiffness or limping

• Joint discomfort

• Loss of appetite

• Weight loss

• Pale gums

• Reduced overall condition

Some dogs may show mild or unclear signs, especially in the early stages.

Who May Benefit from This Test?

This test may be suitable for dogs that:

• Have had tick exposure

• Spend a lot of time outdoors

• Live in areas where ticks are common

• Show fatigue, fever, stiffness or limping

• Have unexplained appetite changes or weight loss

• Need a rapid first screen after possible tick exposure

Simple Home Testing

Collect a small blood sample, mix it with the provided buffer and apply it to the test cassette.

Results are available in approximately 5 to 10 minutes and can be read directly from the test cassette.

What Is Included in the Kit?

• 4 in 1 tick test cassette

• 2 lancets

• 1 buffer solution

• 1 disposable pipette

• Step by step instructions

Biomarkers included

• Borrelia Antibodies: Borrelia antibodies are immune proteins produced after exposure to Borrelia bacteria, which are spread through tick bites and can cause Lyme disease in dogs. A positive antibody result can indicate previous or ongoing exposure and may be linked to fever, tiredness, reduced appetite, joint pain, stiffness, lameness or swollen lymph nodes.
• Ehrlichia Antibodies: Ehrlichia antibodies are immune proteins produced after exposure to Ehrlichia bacteria, which are spread by ticks and can infect white blood cells in dogs. A positive antibody result can indicate previous or ongoing exposure and may be linked to fever, tiredness, reduced appetite, swollen lymph nodes, bruising, nosebleeds or changes in blood cell levels. Ehrlichia antibodies can help show whether
• Anaplasma Antibodies: Anaplasma antibodies are immune proteins produced after exposure to Anaplasma bacteria, which are transmitted by ticks and can affect blood cells and immune response in dogs. A positive antibody result can indicate previous or ongoing exposure and may be linked to fever, tiredness, reduced appetite, joint pain, stiffness, lameness, bruising or changes in platelet levels. Anaplasma antibodies can h
• Babesia gibsoni Antibodies: Babesia gibsoni antibodies are immune proteins produced after exposure to Babesia gibsoni, a tick borne parasite that can infect red blood cells in dogs. A positive antibody result can indicate previous or ongoing exposure and may be linked to fever, tiredness, weakness, reduced appetite, pale gums, jaundice, dark urine, enlarged lymph nodes or anaemia. Babesia gibsoni antibodies can help show whe

Frequently asked questions

Why test for several tick borne infections at once?

Ticks can transmit more than one type of infection, and symptoms may overlap. Screening for several infections in one test can provide broader first information after tick exposure.

Why is Lyme disease written with Borrelia?

Lyme disease is the condition, while Borrelia is the bacteria associated with it. This test screens for antibodies linked to Borrelia exposure.

When is this test useful for dogs?

This test may be useful after tick exposure, outdoor activity in tick areas, or when a dog has fatigue, fever, stiffness, limping, appetite changes or reduced condition.

Customer reviews

4.7/5 (3)

• 5/5 — Fast shipping and the instructions were very easy to follow for my Golden Retriever.
• 5/5 — Great for peace of mind after finding a tick on my dog; results were super fast.
• 4/5 — The kit worked well, though the lancet was a bit tricky to handle at first. Clear results though.