{"title":"Dog","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"covid-19-molecular-test-dog","title":"SARS-CoV-2 Canine COVID-19, molecular","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest that looks for the COVID-19 virus in your dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by reverse zoonosis. If you're infected with COVID-19, you can infect your pets.\u003cbr\u003e Our team confirmed in a seroepidemiologic survey* of cats and dogs in Portugal and found antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in 15\/69 (21.74%) cats and 7\/148 (4.73%) dogs. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By performing this test will allow you to know if your Dog is infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 by RTqPCR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please note that viral RNA is detectable only in the first two weeks after infection.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/1_-_COVID-19_Diagnostic_Test_through_RT-PCR_480x480.png?v=1659319556\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolecular test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Reference laboratory diagnostic tests for \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSARS-CoV-2\u003c\/strong\u003e are carried out by means of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egenome amplification tests\u003c\/strong\u003e (RNA) in a polymerase chain reaction in real time, preceded by reverse transcription (rRT-PCR).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExudate from the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal collected through a swab and\/or rectal swabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurnaround time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard processing\u003c\/b\u003e - Results in 2-5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients organise and support the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePREMIUM processing\u003c\/b\u003e - Results in 24 hours after sample arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eTimeline of the SARS-CoV-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e infection in a Dog in a COVID19+ household. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/microorganisms-10-00345-g002_480x480.jpg?v=1659320661\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/microorganisms-10-00345-g002_480x480.jpg?v=1659320661\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e From the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the dog owners (22 January 2021) to the first and second positive RT-qPCR test of the dog on 29 January 2021 and 4 February 2021, respectively, and the positive ELISA test on 14 February 2021, 16 days after the first positive RT-qPCR test. The green color means positive serological or molecular result and the red color means a negative serological or molecular result. The date corresponds to the day of the blood or swab sampling from the dog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should we test dogs ? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe test should be done in dogs who have had contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are confirmed cases of infections of dogs by SARS-CoV-2 through transmission of the virus by humans. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, the viral load retrieved in dogs is considered low.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oie.int\/fileadmin\/Home\/MM\/EN_2_Factsheet_SARS-CoV-2_v8_final.pdf\"\u003eFor more info check the OIE website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen dogs should take the test?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn general, the test can be performed 5 to 14 days after contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe test it is based on the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 genome (RNA) by real-time rRT-PCR techniques in exudates from the nasopharynx and oropharynx. In human the viral load is higher in the first days of infection and starts to decrease after 15 days after infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the specificity and sensitivity of these tests? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe real-time RT-PCR test used is 100% specific and does not cross-react with other human coronaviruses. For molecular diagnosis, we use two different SARS-CoV-2 proteins as targets.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esensitivity of the molecular test\u003c\/strong\u003e depends on the viral load present in the sample. The viral load is maximal 5-7 days after infection and from then on it starts to decrease, becoming diminished 15 days after infection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Barroso, R., Vieira-Pires, A., Antunes, A., \u0026amp; Fidalgo-Carvalho, I. (2022). Susceptibility of Pets to SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Lessons from a Seroepidemiologic Survey of Cats and Dogs in Portugal. \u003ci\u003eMicroorganisms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10\u003c\/i\u003e(2), 345. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/microorganisms10020345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equigerminal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41991259259030,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/4_57a6dd61-f587-4edf-83de-96599bd8a848.png?v=1790265872"},{"product_id":"covid-19-serology-test-dog","title":"SARS-CoV-2 Canine COVID-19, antibodies","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest that looks in your dog's blood for the defences (antibodies) against the COVID-19 virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by a reverse zoonosis. If you have COVID-19 you can infect your pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team confirmed this finding in a seroepidemiologic survey* of\u003cspan\u003e cats and dogs in Portugal and found antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in 15\/69 (21.74%) cats and 7\/148 (4.73%) dogs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"citation-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy performing this test will allow you to know if your Dog has been infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2\u003cstrong\u003e Nucleoprotein \u003c\/strong\u003e(NP)  and \u003cstrong\u003eSpike\u003c\/strong\u003e (S) protein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, that IgG antibodies arise\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 weeks after infection \u003c\/strong\u003eand are maintained for some months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs in people, animals often have mild clinical signs, or are asymptomatic, but there are also reports of fatal cases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 mL blood in a dry tube or 1 mL of sera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/8_-_O_SARS-CoV-2_480x480.png?v=1659317500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard processing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Results in 2-5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients organise and support the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREMIUM processing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Results in 5 hours after sample arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e*Barroso, R., Vieira-Pires, A., Antunes, A., \u0026amp; Fidalgo-Carvalho, I. (2022). Susceptibility of Pets to SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Lessons from a Seroepidemiologic Survey of Cats and Dogs in Portugal. \u003ci\u003eMicroorganisms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10\u003c\/i\u003e(2), 345. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/microorganisms10020345\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equigerminal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41991158104214,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/3_5e889c91-2cbd-4ecd-983f-a8760be71e1c.png?v=1790265837"},{"product_id":"canine-dna-profiling-and-parentage-analysis","title":"Canine DNA Profile \u0026 Parentage","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest that reads your dog's DNA fingerprint to give it a genetic ID and check who its parents are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCanine DNA Profiling and Parentage Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering and utilizing our canine genetic tests is a straightforward process designed to provide you with valuable insights into your dog's health and lineage. Simply follow the instructions provided in the kit to collect a DNA sample from your dog and send it back to our laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified Parentage: Understand your dog's unique genetic heritage and confirm their parentage, ensuring their pedigree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified Identity: Secure a unique genetic ID for your dog, invaluable for breeders, registration, and in case of loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcedure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions provided in the kit to collect a DNA sample from your dog and send it back to our laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically available within 2-3 weeks and include a detailed report on the genetic status of your dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I collect the sample?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions provided in the kit to collect a DNA sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to get results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically available within 2-3 weeks from the time we receive the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I do if my dog tests positive for a genetic predisposition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog tests positive, consult with your veterinarian to create a management plan tailored to your dog's needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"equigerminal","offers":[{"title":"Parentage Test (1 Pup + Both Parents)","offer_id":48109181469000,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Parentage test (1 puppy + 1 Parent)","offer_id":48109181501768,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DNA Profiling","offer_id":48109181534536,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/31.png?v=1790095308"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/collections\/Cores_de_colecoes_2.png?v=1790845284","url":"https:\/\/www.equigerminal.org\/ar\/collections\/dogs.oembed","provider":"Equigerminal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}