Heartworm Test for Dogs

About this test

Common Signs of Heartworm

Dogs with heartworm infection may experience:

• Persistent coughing

• Difficulty breathing

• Fatigue or low energy

• Reduced exercise tolerance

• Weight loss

• Reduced appetite

• Weakness

• Fainting episodes in severe cases

Who May Benefit from This Test?

This test may be suitable for dogs that:

• Live in areas with mosquitoes

• Have travelled to regions where heartworm is more common

• Spend a lot of time outdoors

• Show coughing, fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance

• Have not been tested recently

• Need a rapid first screen for heartworm antigen

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?

• Heartworm test cassette

• 2 lancets

• 1 assay buffer tube

• 1 disposable pipette

• Step by step instructions

Biomarkers included

• Heartworm Antigen (Dirofilaria immitis): Heartworm antigen refers to parasite components from Dirofilaria immitis that can be detected in a dog’s blood sample. Heartworm is transmitted through mosquito bites, and adult worms can live in the heart, lungs and major blood vessels. A positive antigen result can indicate heartworm infection and may be linked to coughing, tiredness, reduced exercise tolerance, weight loss, breathing difficulty

Frequently asked questions

Why is heartworm testing useful before symptoms become obvious?

Heartworm disease can develop gradually, and dogs may show few or no signs early on. Testing can help provide a first indication before symptoms become more noticeable.

How do dogs get heartworm?

Dogs become infected through mosquito bites. Mosquito exposure, outdoor time and travel to areas where heartworm is more common can increase the relevance of testing.

Can heartworm affect more than the heart?

Yes. Heartworms can affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels, which may lead to coughing, breathing difficulty, fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance.

Customer reviews

4.7/5 (3)

• 5/5 — Good peace of mind for my pup.
• 4/5 — The results appeared quickly as promised. Wish the lancet was a bit easier to handle but overall it did the job.
• 5/5 — Easy to use and the instructions were very clear for a quick home check.