A canine progesterone test is an ovulation test for dogs. It allows us pinpoint when a female dog ovulates. This helps us identify the right time to mate her. This increases the chance of a successful, possibly larger litter.
Dragon Lab’s testing service provides same day results, which is one of the fastest turn around times of progesterone testing testing labs in UK. Helping you get those important results as soon as possible. Our equipment, the MiniVidas, is the gold standard of in-house progesterone testing for dogs.
Our industry experts will analyse your dog’s blood sample and report back to you with your dog ovulation test results within 1 hour of receiving the sample. Our service not only provides you with the numbers, but also invaluable knowledge and advice of our extensive experience.
Generic vets are not usually trained in interpreting progesterone results; their experience is usually limited. This can lead to incorrect mating timing advice.
A dog progesterone test is the most accurate way to determine the correct timing of matings. By progesterone testing, we can pinpoint when the bitch ovulates and thus when to mate her. This will increase your chances of having a successful, and hopefully larger litter. Accurate timing is essential to increase fertility. Progesterone testing for dogs is the most reliable way to do this.
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Additional information
Weight
0.2 kg
Dimensions
22 × 16 × 1.5 cm
Combo
Canine Progesterone Test, Canine Progesterone Test and Titre Test
Testing process
You buy a test
We send you a kit
You send the blood sample back in the prepaid box provided.
We analyse your dog’s blood sample and send you the results. The results will be explained and advice given.
How to get a blood sample
Contact your vet and ask for a blood draw into a 2mL sample tube.
Green or orange sample tube (included in test kit) for Titre Testing, Lungworm Screening or Progesterone Testing.
For Brucella canis: EDTA tube (included in test kit).
Hand-delivered samples
Let us know that you are delivering the sample by calling/WhatsApp/text:07813 664608 and to arrange payment
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Your vet can use their own sample tube.
This can be sent to us with your contact details included to:
Why Choose Us?
Dragon Lab & Canine Services are experts in canine immunology.
We have over 14 years laboratory and canine immunology experience. This has gained us invaluable knowledge when it comes to canine immunology testing and vaccination guidance. Our lungworm testing service not only provides you with the numbers but also the knowledge and advice of our extensive experience.
All laboratory tests are run on-site following GMP and strict SOP protocols. SAME DAY RESULTS.
Titre tests can be performed at any stage of a dog’s life. However, the best time is shortly before they are due their ‘booster’. This lets you know if they actually need at ‘booster’ or not. If you are wanting to titre test a puppy, it is best to wait until 3-4 weeks after their vaccination.
The higher the number the higher the titre or concentration of antibodies. The reporting range is from 0 (no antibodies detected) to 6. The results are always relative to a positive control.
A score of 2 and above is considered positive, meaning the animal is protected.
The frequency of repeat titre testing is at the discretion of the owner. If your previous titre test result was borderline positive (1 or 2), then you may want to titre test sooner than if the result was a strong positive (3+).
Antibody titres can wane as animals get older and there may be a point at which an older dog may need re vaccination, however, this decision should be made on a risk analysis based on age and potential side affects from a vaccine at an older age and any other existing medical conditions.
You may feel that if you have younger dogs you are happy with testing less frequently. If you are testing to satisfy the requirements of a third party (ie dog boarder, kennel, council licensing etc), then please see their recommendations.
We recommend taking an initial sample at day 9 following your dog showing the first signs of bleeding. Subsequent tests/advice will depend on this initial result.
We try and limit the number of tests required to accurate predict ovulation. It is better to take an initial sample and retest 3/4 days after than to completely miss ovulation. Typically two or 3 tests are required.
£40.00
Dog Progesterone Testing Benefits
Achieve a More Successful Mating and Increase Litter Size Mating at the optimum time increases fertility
Avoid Unnecessary Trips to the Stud Dog Save time, money and potential stress to your bitch by identifying her most fertile days
Improve your Breeding Success Discover your bitches most fertile period by pinpointing ovulation
Essential for Successful Artificial Insemination Improve success rates by determining the optimum time to inseminate your bitch
Identify Split or Silent Seasons Turn previous mating failures into success by assessing progesterone levels. This will also help to identify any fertility issues and unusual seasons.
Accurately Calculate Due Dates Gestation is 63 days from the day of ovulation. An ovulation test can tell you the date of ovulation. This is important when planning whelping or if c-sections are expected.
Order an Ovulation Test and find out when to mate your dog
Increase breeding success and optimise litter sizes!
£40.00
Lisa Jones
2024-02-21
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very approachable, friendly and professional service. Have used the worm count, Titre test, ovulation prediction and scan service. Have received advice and support on reproduction and DNA results and will be using again in the very near future.
I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend and advise to contact.
5* service 😊
Sandra Hopkins
2024-02-21
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Great service. Had our miniature dachshund scanned, spot on with litter size. Friendly, efficient and fast 👍🏻
Xavier Ling
2022-07-05
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progesterone testing by Eve was spot on and subsequent scan gave us a puppy count that was right on the money! Thank you Eve, we will be be using your services again
Rachel Davies
2022-01-27
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excellent value for money on all services we have had for our dogs which include chipping and ultrasound scanning. Always had a fast response to messenger messaged sent and followed through with a friendly reliable service. highly recommend
Debra Poole
2022-01-27
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i have used dragon twice for a scan and been very happy with the service and recommend it
Mandy Rouse
2022-01-27
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Eve scanned our 2 Pygmy goats for us, she was prompt, very friendly, took the time to explain the scan to us so we knew what we were looking at! I would highly recommend Eve & will be using her again
Rachel Thomas
2022-01-27
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fantastic service would highly recommend I took my girl for a scan and was spot on
Lora Jayne Boswell
2022-01-26
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very good service, so gentle and very professional, I have been to this lovely lady to have my female rottweiler scanned for puppies, all professional and understanding. talks through what has to be done so you feel at ease
Robin Shaw
2022-01-26
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Excellent service and lovely people. will definitely be back if I need more microchipping. :)
Order an Ovulation Test and find out when to mate your dog
Increase breeding success and optimise litter sizes!
£40.00
magdalena trybulec
2022-11-23
Superb professional and very helpful with all breeding aspects. Amazing things is that you feel like to speak with really good friend of your and your dog so all the stress is gone. Highly recommend
Rachel Moss
2022-10-14
Just had my dogs titre tested for Hepatitis. Distemper and Parvovirus. Brilliant results, all done quickly and efficiently. Super pleased with my result certificates! Thanks Eve
Xavier Ling
2022-10-12
Perfect service, Eve pinpointed ovulation via progesterone testing then verified pregnancy via ultrasound. A pleasure to deal with. Will definitely use again
Rowena Brown
2022-10-11
I have used Dragon Lab & Canine Services for several years. As a Kennel Club Assured, and licenced breeder I find their services invaluable. The service is excellent, very professional and backed up by an in depth personal knowledge of dog breeding.
I highly recommend this business.
Charlotte Brooke
2022-10-05
Eve is very helpful, informative and approachable. She clearly cares about her clients and understands the needs of the individuals. Easy to talk to and reassuring. Professional manner yet friendly and happy to talk through the process in depth. Really appreciated her help.
David Beckley
2022-10-05
I Used Dragon Lab for their Progesterone Testing service. Results back quickly and The mating timing advice was spot on, resulting in great litter. Eve is extremely professional and helpful
Amy Jeffreys
2022-10-01
Excellent service, goes out of her way to help and a tailored service for you. We had blood testing and puppy ultra sound done. Us and Blu (our labrador) says thank you x
Rochelle Turner
2022-09-30
Eve was an absolute star when my girl got pregnant, she was always there for advice when I needed it and was so approachable. I still ask her for advice now, nearly a year on. She did our scan to find out how many pups our girl was having and she was great! Couldn’t have asked so a better, nicest and caring person and she was great with the pups when we brought them back for their microchips! All and all she is great and would definitely without a doubt recommend!! Thank you for everything Eve ❤️
Maria Correia
2022-09-29
We’ve been using Dragon Lab for a number of years now and have always found the service to be professional and accurate. Will continue to visit with our dogs.
Josi Kaal
2022-09-29
Visited in May 2022, to get my Dalmatian scanned to confirm she was in whelp. Super friendly welcome, putting my girl instantly at ease. Professional attitude throughout the scan and spot on for the size of litter to expect. Added bonus to be able to chat about all things Dalmatian 😁 would highly recommend and definitely use again.
