Bellylabs Pregnancy Test Kit for Dogs

Snap: Use the included single-use lancet to gently snap your dog’s inner lip an collect small droplets of blood. The lancet is pre-loaded and safe.

Collect: Collect the drops onto the swab. Wait until it's fully saturated as your sample's quality determines the accuracy of the results.

Drop and close: Insert the swab into the buffer tube, swirl 3 to 5 times, then break off the swab tip into the tube. Wait for 1 minute to let the sample release from the swab.

Release and read: Flip the tube, open its smaller cap and place 2 drops into the test cassette’s sample well. Set a timer and your result will be ready in 10 minutes.

Is the Bellylabs Dog Pregnancy Test reliable?

The test’s accuracy is 96 %. The Bellylabs pregnancy test was compared to a confirmed medical diagnosis. The study involved 70 performed tests. The test has been tested for more than 30 dog breeds, dog sizes varying from 3 kg to 80 kg.

How early can I test my dog?

The test measures relaxin hormone which is a reliable indication of dog pregnancy. For the best accuracy we recommend testing after 28 days has passed from ovulation. There is no harm in testing earlier. Relaxin hormone is produced by the developing placenta following implantation of the embryo and can be detected in the blood in most pregnant females as early as 22 to 27 days post-ovulation but there might not be enough hormone for a reliable detection yet. This is why if you test before 28 days have passed and get a negative result, we recommend testing again in 5 to 7 days time.

Does a positive result guarantee me puppies?

No, unfortunately it does not. The test measures relaxin hormone, that is present when your female is pregnant. This hormone is produced by the developing placenta following implantation of the embryo. We cannot promise that the pregnancy will successfully reach full term.

How do I take a sample?

The sampling is easy and safe to do. Use one of the 2 single use lancets provided to snap your dog’s inner lip. A small drop of blood will appear that is easy to collect to the sample swab. Keep collecting blood until the swab is red throughout and will no longer absorb more sample. If there is not enough sample (full swab), use the spare lancet for another snap.

Why from blood?

At this time getting a reliable and accurate reading of relaxin hormone will require the test to be run from a blood sample. Only a small droplet is required however.

Does it hurt my dog?

The lancet is similar to that used on human newborn’s heels for sampling in hospitals. It is safe and reliable to use. The dogs do not even notice the sampling in almost all cases.

When the swab will no longer absorb more sample when it is rolled on the lip. We recommend rolling the swab on the sample a few more times after you feel the swab is full. It will appear dark red and full and there will be no white or paler areas on the swab. Please note that it is impossible to collect too much on the swab but on the other hand an inadequate sample might leave the pregnancy undetected.

What if there is not enough sample in the swab?

The blood flow can be helped by tilting the dog’s nose downwards or releasing your hold of the dog’s lip for a moment. If there is still not enough sample (full swab), use the spare lancet for another snap. It is easier to obtain a sufficient sample from a dog that has been active. A little walk or play before testing enhances the blood circulation and might ease testing. I am not sure when was the ovulation day. For the best accuracy we recommend testing after 28 days has passed from ovulation. If the time of ovulation is unknown, it is best to add a couple of extra days. There is no harm in testing earlier but there might not be enough of the hormone for detection yet.

Can you use a human pregnancy test on dog?

No, human pregnancy tests are not suitable for dogs. Human pregnancy tests are designed to detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during human pregnancy. Dogs do not produce hCG, so using these tests on them would not provide accurate results. If you suspect that your dog might be pregnant, it is essential to do a home pregnancy test or consult with a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and guidance. Veterinarians have access to various methods and specialized tests to confirm pregnancy in dogs. One such option is the Bellylabs Pregnancy Test for Dogs, also suitable for a home-use, which measures the relaxin hormone. The relaxin hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, making it a reliable indicator of dog pregnancy. Unlike human pregnancy tests, the Bellylabs test is specifically designed to detect relaxin in dogs, ensuring accurate results. Attempting to use a human pregnancy test on a dog is not a reliable or appropriate method for determining pregnancy in dogs and could lead to inaccurate results and confusion about your dog's health.