phyllis750

@phyllis750 (12)

Age 75

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pregnancy test on dog

phyllis750 @phyllis750 (12) 10 Jul 06

Does anyone know if a human pregnancy test would be accurate if used on a dog to test for pregnancy?

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phyllis750 Hi-ya I did try it with a sainsburys own brand. it came up negative, which actually was correct but have done a bit more research and a canine test looks for relaxine which is not present in humans.

7 Jan 07

pregnancy test on dog

phyllis750 @phyllis750 (12) 10 Jul 06

Does anyone know if a human pregnancy test would be accurate if used on a dog to test for pregnancy?

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phyllis750 Their is one, but it is expensive for occasional breeders like myself. Can someone tell me how to close this discussion, as its months old and I know the answer now. its no. it looks for different hormones. Thank you everyone for your interest.

7 Jan 07

pregnancy test on dog

phyllis750 @phyllis750 (12) 10 Jul 06

Does anyone know if a human pregnancy test would be accurate if used on a dog to test for pregnancy?

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phyllis750 Yes I did try it, and the test was negative, which was right as I had her scanned at 50days and no pups. but I think this was a coincidence, and now know that I need a blood test looking for relaxin and has to be done at vets, so back to square one as she gets...

22 Dec 06

pregnancy test on dog

phyllis750 @phyllis750 (12) 10 Jul 06

Does anyone know if a human pregnancy test would be accurate if used on a dog to test for pregnancy?

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phyllis750 I'm sure you are right. Its all accademic now anyway as she did not produce any pups.The reason I wanted to know is she gets totally stressed going to the vet, and that is not advisable in the early stages as it can cause malformed or absorbtion of pups.I did...

21 Nov 06

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