Is your dog slowing down? Don’t assume it’s just age.
As dogs get older, changes in energy, appetite, weight or thirst can sometimes be signs of underlying health concerns.
Our Senior Dog Wellness Panel combines three laboratory blood tests to help you understand important aspects of your dog’s health.
What Tests Are Included?
SDMA (Kidney Health)
SDMA is a sensitive marker of kidney filtration function. Changes in SDMA levels may help identify reduced kidney function, sometimes before more obvious signs develop.
Cortisol (Adrenal Hormone Assessment)
Measures cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Results can provide useful information when investigating possible adrenal disorders, including helping determine whether further testing for Addison’s disease is needed.
Lungworm Screening (Angiostrongylus vasorum)
Screens for Angiostrongylus vasorum, a potentially serious parasite that can affect the lungs, circulation and blood clotting.
Benefits of our Senior Dog Wellness Panel:
✔ Early detection of age-related diseases ✔ Supports preventative healthcare ✔ Helps monitor kidney and hormonal health ✔ Screens for important parasitic infections ✔ Provides peace of mind for senior dog owners
Who Is the Senior Dog Wellness Panel For?
This panel is designed for older dogs and those at increased risk of age-related health conditions.
It may be particularly useful for:
✔ Dogs aged 7 years and older ✔ Dogs showing signs of ageing such as reduced energy, weight changes or increased thirst ✔ Dogs undergoing routine annual veterinary health checks ✔ Owners who want preventative screening for early disease detection ✔ Dogs with a history of hormonal or kidney issues
Why choose Dragon Lab?
Three laboratory tests in one panel
Clear, easy-to-understand results
Convenient sample collection kit
Prepaid return packaging
UK-based veterinary diagnostic laboratory
Regular screening can help detect potential health issues before obvious symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment and improved long-term wellbeing.
Dragon Lab’s testing service provides same day results, which is one of the fastest turn around times of testing labs in UK.
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 pet’s blood sample and send you the results.
How to get a blood sample
Contact your vet and ask for a blood draw into a 2mL sample tube.
Sample tube
No time to order a kit?
Your vet can use their own sample tube.
Send to us, double-bagged, don’t forget to include your contact details:
This panel is designed for older dogs and those at increased risk of age-related health conditions.
It may be particularly useful for:
✔ Dogs aged 7 years and older ✔ Dogs showing signs of ageing such as reduced energy, weight changes or increased thirst ✔ Dogs undergoing routine annual veterinary health checks ✔ Owners who want preventative screening for early disease detection ✔ Dogs with a history of hormonal or kidney issues
Regular screening can help detect potential health issues before obvious symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment and improved long-term wellbeing.
What age is considered a senior dog?
Most dogs are considered senior from around 7 years of age, although larger breeds may age faster. Regular health screening becomes increasingly important as dogs get older.
Why should senior dogs have regular blood tests?
Many age-related conditions such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, and infections can develop gradually and may not show obvious symptoms early on. Blood testing helps detect problems earlier, allowing treatment to begin sooner.
What conditions can the Senior Dogs Wellness Panel help detect?
This panel screens for indicators associated with:
Kidney disease
Adrenal gland disorders (Cushing’s and Addison’s disease)
Reduced immunity to infectious diseases
Lungworm infection
Early screening helps support preventative veterinary care.
How often should senior dogs be tested?
Veterinarians typically recommend annual or twice-yearly health screening for senior dogs, depending on their age, breed, and overall health.
Do dogs need to fast before this test?
In most cases fasting is not required, but your veterinarian may provide specific guidance depending on your dog’s situation.
Is this test suitable for routine wellness checks?
Yes. The Senior Dogs Wellness Panel is ideal for annual health checks, preventative screening, or monitoring ongoing health conditions in older dogs.
For those interested in reading more about health screening for elderly dogs, please click here.
Give your senior dog the benefit of knowing more.
Order your Senior Dog Wellness Panel today
£132.08
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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
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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
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i have used dragon twice for a scan and been very happy with the service and recommend it
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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
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Excellent service and lovely people. will definitely be back if I need more microchipping. :)
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Sent for a titre test, it was posted to me within days, I sent back the blood sample and Eve text and emailed to let me know it had arrived. By the end of the day I had my results. Fast efficient and professional service
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Olya Tout
22/08/2024
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I've been so happy finding Dragon Lab, after searching for days to find someone who did VacciCheck, as very few vets offer this service. Titre tests offered by vets, in my location, normally send blood samples to their own labs and the price I was quoted, was even as high as £220!
None of the surgeries were familiar with VacciCheck.
The service from Dragon, was professional, quick and efficient. I was offered additional tests for my dog and glad I opted for the Cardiac. All results given by Dragon are great and that gives me assurance that my dog's immunity for core diseases is OK, so no unnecessary vaccination, that are given routinely, are needed.
I'll continue using services of Dragon Lab, for all 3 of my pets, 2 cats & a dog.
Thank you, Eve!
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claire sutton
17/12/2023
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Super helpful and such great customer service, highly recommend, and will not hesitate to use again, thank you so much to all the team!
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Ali Haynes
08/12/2023
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Super service, quick and informative, have already recommended lots of people.
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Rosie Paull
07/12/2023
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Great service, prompt delivery and thorough information and guidance. Will definitely use again! Thanks Dragon Lab!
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23/11/2022
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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
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Rachel Moss
14/10/2022
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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
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Xavier Ling
12/10/2022
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Perfect service, Eve pinpointed ovulation via progesterone testing then verified pregnancy via ultrasound. A pleasure to deal with. Will definitely use again
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Rowena Brown
11/10/2022
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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.
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Charlotte Brooke
05/10/2022
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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.
