Canine Parvovirus / Canine Coronavirus / Giardia Antigen Combo Test (Dog)

Canine Parvovirus / Canine Coronavirus / Giardia Antigen Combo Test - triple screening for intestinal complaints in dogs

The Canine Parvovirus / Canine Coronavirus / Giardia Antigen Combo Test from Pet Pharma is a convenient combination test designed to screen your dog for three important causes of gastrointestinal complaints at the same time: Canine Parvovirus (CPV), Canine Coronavirus (CCV) and Giardia. Because these infections can cause overlapping symptoms, a combination test provides a practical way to screen for several possible causes with one sample.

What are Canine Parvovirus, Canine Coronavirus and Giardia?

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral infection that mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract. Common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and reduced appetite, and infection can be particularly serious in puppies and unvaccinated dogs.

Canine Coronavirus (CCV) is an intestinal virus that can also cause diarrhoea, vomiting and lethargy in dogs.

Giardia is a microscopic intestinal parasite that can cause recurrent or persistent diarrhoea, changes in stool consistency, flatulence, reduced appetite and weight loss. Infection can spread through contaminated faeces, water and environments.

How does the test work?

The combo test screens a stool sample from your dog for antigens associated with Canine Parvovirus, Canine Coronavirus and Giardia. The sample is prepared according to the supplied instructions and applied to the test cassette, allowing all three infections to be screened without laboratory equipment.

Benefits of the Canine Parvovirus / Canine Coronavirus / Giardia Antigen Combo Test:

• Screens for three important causes of gastrointestinal complaints in one test
• Tests for both viral infections and Giardia
• Helps provide more insight when symptoms have several possible causes
• Easy to perform at home or on location
• No laboratory equipment required
• Suitable for dog owners, breeders, shelters and veterinary practices

When to use the test?

The test may be useful in dogs with persistent or sudden diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy, reduced appetite or other gastrointestinal complaints. It can also be considered after contact with infected animals, after stays in environments where many dogs are housed together, or when several dogs develop similar symptoms.

A positive result or severe or persistent symptoms should be discussed with a veterinarian.

Three-way screening in one convenient test

The Canine Parvovirus / Canine Coronavirus / Giardia Antigen Combo Test from Pet Pharma makes it possible to screen for three common causes of intestinal complaints with one convenient combination test. It provides useful information quickly and can help you decide whether further veterinary investigation is needed.