Fertility Test for Dogs

Name: Fertility Test for Dogs
Brand: GetTested
SKU: CH-CFER
Price: 29 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

GetTested’s Fertility Test for Dogs helps you identify the most suitable breeding window by monitoring progesterone levels during your dog’s heat cycle. The test can support the timing of natural mating and artificial insemination, especially when accurate timing is important.

The rapid test is performed at home using a small blood sample and provides a semi-quantitative result in 5–10 minutes.

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Find the Right Time for Breeding

Ovulation does not occur at exactly the same point in every dog, and behavioural signs alone may not always show when the optimal breeding window has been reached.

By monitoring changes in progesterone, the Fertility Test for Dogs can help estimate when ovulation is approaching and when mating may be most appropriately timed. This can be particularly useful when planning breeding in advance or when using chilled or frozen semen, where timing is especially important.

What This Test Measures

Progesterone

Key Benefits

Find the right breeding window: Use progesterone changes to help estimate when mating may be most appropriately timed.
Support breeding planning: Useful for both natural mating and artificial insemination.
Fast results at home: Read the result in 5–10 minutes.
Follow the heat cycle: Monitor changes over time rather than relying only on behavioural signs.
Simple colour-scale interpretation: Compare the test line with the supplied progesterone scale.

What the Test Measures

The test measures progesterone, a reproductive hormone that changes throughout the female dog’s heat cycle.

It provides a semi-quantitative indication of progesterone levels rather than an exact laboratory value. The colour intensity of the test line is compared with the supplied scale to help estimate the stage of ovulation and the corresponding breeding window.

Understanding the Result

Compare the colour intensity of the test line with the supplied progesterone scale.

8 or above (≥8): Progesterone is at a basal level and ovulation is still some distance away. Breeding is not yet recommended.
6 to 8: Ovulation is approaching or may have just occurred. Breeding may be suitable in approximately 3–5 days.
3 to 6: Ovulation is expected within less than one day and the eggs are maturing. This is the optimal fertile period, with breeding expected to be suitable within 0–3 days.
Below 3 (<3): The eggs have matured and are beginning to age. Fertility is decreasing, with breeding estimated within 0–1 day.

Repeated testing after signs of heat begin can help show how the cycle is progressing.

How It Works

1. Collect the blood sample
Use the supplied lancet to collect a small whole-blood sample from the dog.

2. Prepare the sample
Add one drop of blood to the sampling bottle, mix well and leave it to stand for 2 minutes.

3. Apply the sample
Place the test cassette on a flat surface and add 3–4 drops from the sampling bottle to the sample well.

4. Read the result
Allow the test to develop for 5–10 minutes, then compare the test line with the colour scale.

Results read after 10 minutes should not be interpreted.

What’s Included?

1 test cassette
1 sampling bottle with buffer solution
2 lancets
1 disposable plastic pipette
1 instruction leaflet
1 medical waste bag

Storage

Store the test kit at 2–30°C and keep it away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. The unopened test is stable until the expiry date shown on the foil pouch.

Important Information

The test provides a semi-quantitative indication of progesterone levels to support breeding timing. It does not determine whether a dog is generally fertile or infertile and should be interpreted together with other relevant reproductive information.

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Fertility Test for Dogs

The rapid test is performed at home using a small blood sample and provides a semi-quantitative result in 5–10 minutes.

£29.00

Out of Stock

£29.00

Pre-2pm delivery Tomorrow, 16 October.

Discreet, tracked delivery

Find the Right Time for Breeding

Ovulation does not occur at exactly the same point in every dog, and behavioural signs alone may not always show when the optimal breeding window has been reached.

What This Test Measures

Progesterone

Key Benefits

Find the right breeding window: Use progesterone changes to help estimate when mating may be most appropriately timed.
Support breeding planning: Useful for both natural mating and artificial insemination.
Fast results at home: Read the result in 5–10 minutes.
Follow the heat cycle: Monitor changes over time rather than relying only on behavioural signs.
Simple colour-scale interpretation: Compare the test line with the supplied progesterone scale.

What the Test Measures

The test measures progesterone, a reproductive hormone that changes throughout the female dog’s heat cycle.

Understanding the Result

Compare the colour intensity of the test line with the supplied progesterone scale.

8 or above (≥8): Progesterone is at a basal level and ovulation is still some distance away. Breeding is not yet recommended.
6 to 8: Ovulation is approaching or may have just occurred. Breeding may be suitable in approximately 3–5 days.
3 to 6: Ovulation is expected within less than one day and the eggs are maturing. This is the optimal fertile period, with breeding expected to be suitable within 0–3 days.
Below 3 (<3): The eggs have matured and are beginning to age. Fertility is decreasing, with breeding estimated within 0–1 day.

Repeated testing after signs of heat begin can help show how the cycle is progressing.

How It Works

1. Collect the blood sample
Use the supplied lancet to collect a small whole-blood sample from the dog.

2. Prepare the sample
Add one drop of blood to the sampling bottle, mix well and leave it to stand for 2 minutes.

3. Apply the sample
Place the test cassette on a flat surface and add 3–4 drops from the sampling bottle to the sample well.

4. Read the result
Allow the test to develop for 5–10 minutes, then compare the test line with the colour scale.

Results read after 10 minutes should not be interpreted.

What’s Included?

1 test cassette
1 sampling bottle with buffer solution
2 lancets
1 disposable plastic pipette
1 instruction leaflet
1 medical waste bag

Storage

Store the test kit at 2–30°C and keep it away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. The unopened test is stable until the expiry date shown on the foil pouch.

Important Information

What is a progesterone test for dogs used for?

A progesterone test helps estimate where a female dog is in her reproductive cycle. By following changes in progesterone, it can provide useful information about when ovulation is approaching and when breeding may be most appropriately timed.

When should you start progesterone testing in a female dog?

Progesterone monitoring can begin once signs of heat have started. Because the timing of ovulation varies between individual dogs, repeated testing can help show how the cycle is progressing and narrow down the optimal breeding window.

How does progesterone help determine the best time for mating?

Progesterone levels change around ovulation. Monitoring these changes can help estimate whether ovulation is still some distance away, approaching, occurring or has already passed, making it easier to plan mating at an appropriate time.

Can behavioural signs alone show when a dog is ready to mate?

Not always. Behavioural and physical signs can indicate that a dog is in heat, but the timing of ovulation varies considerably between dogs. Progesterone testing provides additional information that can help refine breeding timing.

Is progesterone testing useful for artificial insemination?

Yes. Progesterone testing can support the timing of artificial insemination, particularly when chilled or frozen semen is used and accurate timing is especially important.

Does a progesterone test tell you whether a dog is fertile?

No. A progesterone test provides information about the reproductive cycle and breeding timing. It does not determine overall fertility or rule out other factors that may affect whether a mating results in pregnancy.

How often should progesterone be tested during heat?

Because progesterone changes throughout the heat cycle, more than one test may be needed to follow the progression accurately. The IFU recommends continued monitoring after signs of heat begin when trying to determine whether ovulation is approaching or has already occurred.

Why is timing especially important when using frozen semen?

Frozen semen has a shorter viable period after thawing than fresh semen, making accurate breeding timing particularly important. The IFU specifically highlights progesterone testing as useful when planning breeding with frozen semen.