Mold toxicity test for dogs

About this test

What the Test Analyses

This test analyses mycotoxins in urine across several common mycotoxin groups, including aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, gliotoxin related markers, zearalenone and trichothecenes.

This provides a broader view of possible mould related exposure than looking at one toxin alone.

Who May Benefit from This Test?

This test may be suitable for dogs that:

• Have low energy, fatigue or reduced wellbeing

• Experience digestive issues or a sensitive stomach

• Have skin irritation, itching or recurring skin problems

• Show recurring symptoms without a clear explanation

• Live in damp environments or may have been exposed to mould

• May have eaten contaminated food or been exposed to mouldy materials

Simple Home Sample Collection

Collect a urine sample at home using the included collection kit and send it to the laboratory for analysis.

Results are delivered digitally within 10 to 15 business days, with clear explanations of the findings.

What Is Included in the Kit?

• Urine sample collection kit

• Sample tube

• Return packaging

• Step by step instructions

Biomarkers included

• Aflatoxin B1 1: Aflatoxins — Aflatoxin B1 is a mycotoxin produced by certain moulds, especially Aspergillus species. It can contaminate foods such as grains, corn, nuts, peanuts and other stored crops, particularly when moisture and mould growth are present. Aflatoxin B1 is one of the most clinically relevant aflatoxins and is mainly discussed in relation to liver stress, oxidative stress and toxin processing. Higher levels m
• Aflatoxin G2: Aflatoxins — Aflatoxin G2 is a mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus moulds and may be found in food or crops affected by moisture and mould growth. It is usually assessed together with other aflatoxins, where it can act as a supporting marker of broader aflatoxin exposure. Higher levels may be relevant when several aflatoxin markers are present in the wider mycotoxin profile.
• Aflatoxin B2: Aflatoxins — Aflatoxin B2 is a mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus moulds and is often found together with other aflatoxins in contaminated foods or stored crops. It may occur in grains, corn, nuts, peanuts or other ingredients affected by moisture and mould growth. Aflatoxin B2 is generally assessed as part of the wider aflatoxin pattern, helping show whether exposure involves more than one aflatoxin ty
• Aflatoxin G1: Aflatoxins — Aflatoxin G1 is a mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus moulds that can contaminate foods such as grains, corn, nuts and stored crops. It belongs to the G type aflatoxins and can help show whether the aflatoxin exposure pattern includes more than the commonly discussed B type markers. Higher levels may suggest broader exposure to mould contaminated food or ingredients.
• Ochratoxin A: Ochratoxin A — Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus and Penicillium moulds. It may contaminate foods such as grains, coffee, dried fruit, wine and stored foods, with exposure most commonly occurring through diet. Ochratoxin A is often discussed in relation to kidney related stress, oxidative stress and toxin clearance. Higher levels may suggest increased exposure and should be understood t
• Gliotoxin Derivative: Gliotoxin Related Marker — Gliotoxin Derivative is a marker related to gliotoxin, a mycotoxin that can be produced by certain moulds, especially Aspergillus species. Because it reflects a gliotoxin related compound rather than only the original toxin itself, it can help indicate possible exposure to gliotoxin producing moulds. Gliotoxin related findings are often discussed in relation to immune function, inflammatory balanc
• Zearalenone: Zearalenone — Zearalenone is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium molds that commonly contaminate grains and cereals. It is known for its estrogen-like activity and is often monitored in food safety testing.
• Roridin L-2: Trichothecenes — Roridin L-2 is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin associated with mould growth in damp indoor environments and moisture damaged materials. It is often discussed in relation to immune related strain, meaning it may be relevant when mould toxin exposure appears to affect normal resilience, recovery and inflammatory balance. Higher levels may suggest exposure to trichothecene producing moulds.
• Roridin E: Trichothecenes — Roridin E is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin that may be produced by moulds associated with damp or water damaged environments. It is especially discussed in relation to disrupted cell activity, including how cells produce and use important proteins. Higher levels may suggest exposure to trichothecene producing moulds and should be understood together with the wider mycotoxin profile.
• Satratoxin G: Trichothecenes — Satratoxin G is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin that may be produced by moulds associated with water damaged buildings and damp indoor environments, especially Stachybotrys species. It is especially discussed in relation to broad cell stress, including how cells copy information and produce important proteins. Higher levels may suggest exposure to trichothecene producing moulds and can be re
• Roridin A: Trichothecenes — Roridin A is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin associated with certain moulds, including Stachybotrys species. It is often linked to water damaged indoor environments, damp materials and mould contaminated surroundings. Roridin A is one of the central roridin markers and is discussed in relation to cell stress, immune related strain and general wellbeing.
• Satratoxin H: Trichothecenes — Satratoxin H is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin associated with indoor mould exposure and moisture damaged materials, including moulds such as Stachybotrys species. It is often discussed in relation to reduced protein production in cells, which matters because proteins are needed for tissue repair, immune function, gut barrier maintenance, muscle function and recovery. Higher levels may sugg
• Isosatratoxin F: Trichothecenes — Isosatratoxin F is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin linked to moulds found in damp and water damaged environments. It is often discussed in relation to immune related strain, meaning it may be relevant when mould toxin exposure appears to affect normal resilience, inflammatory balance and recovery. Higher levels may suggest exposure to trichothecene producing moulds, especially when other tri
• Verrucarin A: Trichothecenes — Verrucarin A is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin that may be produced by moulds associated with damp or water damaged indoor environments, including Stachybotrys species. It is often discussed in relation to immune related effects and inflammatory balance. Higher levels may suggest exposure to trichothecene producing moulds and can be relevant when assessing mould related strain on resilience
• Verrucarin J: Trichothecenes — Verrucarin J is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin linked to mould exposure from water damaged buildings, damp materials or contaminated indoor environments. It is usually assessed as part of the wider trichothecene pattern rather than as an isolated marker. Higher levels may suggest broader exposure to verrucarin or trichothecene related mould toxins, especially when other trichothecene marker
• Roridin H: Trichothecenes — Roridin H is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin linked to mould exposure from damp or water damaged environments. It is especially discussed in relation to reduced protein production in cells. This matters because proteins are needed for normal tissue repair, immune function, gut barrier maintenance, muscle function and recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Can mould exposure affect dogs even if symptoms are vague?

Yes. Possible mycotoxin exposure can be difficult to recognise because symptoms may be general, recurring or similar to other health issues, such as fatigue, digestive problems or skin irritation.

When is this test useful for dogs?

This test may be useful when a dog has recurring unexplained symptoms, lives in a damp environment, may have eaten contaminated food, or when environmental exposure is suspected.

What can the results help with?

The results can help you better understand whether mould toxin exposure may be part of your dog’s health picture and support decisions around environment, diet, monitoring and further guidance if needed.

Customer reviews

4.7/5 (3)

• 5/5 — Got the results back faster than expected. It helped us rule out mold for our lab's skin issues.
• 5/5 — Easy to use and the instructions were very clear for collecting the sample.
• 4/5 — The kit was straightforward, though catching the sample was a bit tricky with a small dog. Still, it's a very helpful tool for checking indoor environmental health.