Early Pregnancy Test for Dogs & Cats
Rapid blood test for early pregnancy screening in dogs and cats by detecting pregnancy relaxin from around 20 to 25 days after mating.
Product details: GBP 24.99 — InStock — SKU SY-RELFC — GetTested
About this test
When Should You Test?
The test can be used during the early weeks after mating.
Earliest testing time: 20 to 25 days after mating
Recommended testing time: 25 to 30 days after mating
Testing within the recommended timeframe may help improve confidence in the result.
Pregnancy Relaxin (RLN)
Pregnancy relaxin (RLN) is a hormone released during pregnancy and used as a marker for early pregnancy screening in dogs and cats.
Relaxin may become detectable before clear physical signs appear, which makes it useful after mating when early confirmation is needed.
Testing too early may give a negative result if hormone levels are still below the detectable range.
Who May Benefit from This Test?
This test may be suitable for:
Breeders planning for whelping or queening
Pet owners who want early pregnancy confirmation
Dogs or cats after planned mating
Breeding programmes that need better timing and preparation
Animals where early nutrition and care planning may be useful
Simple Home Testing
The test uses a small blood sample collected from the animal. The sample is applied to the test cassette according to the included instructions.
Results are available in approximately 10 minutes and can be read directly from the test cassette.
What Is Included in the Kit?
1 x Early pregnancy rapid test cassette
1 x Blood sample collection tool
1 x Buffer solution
Step by step instructions
Biomarkers included
- Pregnancy Relaxin (RLN): The test measures relaxin (RLN), a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy in dogs and cats. The presence of relaxin in the blood indicates pregnancy and can be detected before visible signs appear.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this test measure relaxin?
Relaxin is a hormone associated with pregnancy and can help provide an early indication that pregnancy may be present before clear physical signs appear.
When is the best time to test after mating?
The test may be used from around 20 to 25 days after mating, with 25 to 30 days often giving greater confidence in the result.
Why test before physical signs appear?
Early signs can be subtle or absent. Testing can help support earlier planning for nutrition, monitoring and preparation for whelping or queening.
Does a positive result tell me how many puppies or kittens to expect?
A positive result indicates that pregnancy-specific hormones are present. However, because this is a hormonal test, it does not provide information on the number of puppies or kittens or the overall viability of the pregnancy. Always consult a veterinarian for a follow-up ultrasound or X-ray for more comprehensive data.
Customer reviews
4.6/5 (5)
- 5/5 — Great for getting a head start on prenatal nutrition. Clear positive at day 27.
- 5/5 — Super fast results and very easy to use for our Golden Retriever.
- 4/5 — Good alternative to an early vet visit.
- 5/5 — Confirmed our cat's pregnancy early just as described.
- 4/5 — The kit is well organized but getting the blood sample can be a bit tricky if your dog is wiggly. Still, it gave us a definitive result in minutes.