Tick Fever (Ehrlichia Antibody) Test for Dogs

About this test

Common Signs of Ehrlichia Infection

Dogs with Ehrlichia infection may experience:

• Fever

• Low energy or reduced activity

• Loss of appetite

• Weight loss

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Nosebleeds

• Joint pain or stiffness

• Eye inflammation

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 been exposed to ticks

• Live in areas where ticks are common

• Spend a lot of time outdoors

• Show fatigue, fever or reduced activity

• Have unexplained weight loss or appetite changes

• Experience joint pain, stiffness or reduced mobility

• 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 10 minutes and can be read directly from the test cassette.

What Is Included in the Kit?

• 1 Ehrlichia antibody test cassette

• 1 Blood sample collection tool

• 1 Buffer solution

• Step by step instructions

Biomarkers included

• 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

Frequently asked questions

Why test for Ehrlichia after tick exposure?

Ehrlichia canis is transmitted through tick bites, and symptoms may not always appear immediately. Testing can provide useful first information after possible exposure.

Can Ehrlichia cause vague symptoms in dogs?

Yes. Ehrlichia infection may cause fatigue, fever, appetite changes, stiffness, weight loss or reduced overall condition, which can overlap with other health issues.

How is this different from the 4 in 1 Tick Test for Dogs?

This test focuses on antibodies to Ehrlichia canis. The 4 in 1 Tick Test screens more broadly for antibodies linked to Ehrlichia, Lyme disease (Borrelia), Anaplasma and Babesia gibsoni.

Customer reviews

4.7/5 (3)

• 5/5 — Arrived on time and gave me peace of mind after finding a tick on my lab. Very straightforward test.
• 5/5 — Simple to use and the results were ready in minutes.
• 4/5 — The instructions were clear, though the blood drop was a bit tricky to get. Overall a solid test.