Healthful Pets Canine Yeast Dermatitis Test Kit
In partnership with our Lab Partner - Feclab
Yeast infections / dermatitis are a common problem in dogs.
The main species of yeast that affects dogs is Malassezia, which can live happily on a healthy dog.
Canine Yeast Dermatitis Test Kit
Yeast infections / dermatitis are a common problem in dogs. The main species of yeast that affects dogs is Malassezia, which can live happily on a healthy dog. The dogs immune system will usually keep yeast numbers in check however on occasions other conditions such as food allergies, illness affecting the immune system and hormonal conditions can cause the Malassezia to develop in larger numbers causing an imbalance; leading to an infection.
Yeast infections can also affect dogs that like to swim. In this case, the ears provide a perfect environment (moisture) for the yeast to flourish!
It is also common to see yeast infections in dogs where food allergies are present. This can also be the case for dogs that suffer with environmental allergies too. Anything that negatively impacts the skins ‘normal’ defence can make a yeast infection more likely.
Symptoms:
- Sore / Red irritated, itchy skin (which can occur anywhere on the dogs skin, including the tummy, skin folds, armpits, paws etc)
- Skin may be greasy or flaky
- Odour
What is included in my Kit?
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- Instructions for use.
- 1 x Hygiene Swab.
- 4 x impression tape swabs.
All Feclab kits contain instructions and free tracked return postage, which can be popped in to a standard letter box.Brown discharge in the ears which may cause rubbing of their face
Yeast or mites?
A very good question! While some symptoms may be similar, you know your pet and symptoms such as an odour, associated with a yeast infection will be a good indication. You may have already started an elimination diet and therefore already suspect higher yeast levels. As with anything, sometimes, it is simply a process of elimination.
What the labratory do:
Feclab our Laboratory partners will examine your pets sample under the microscope using the Impression Tape samples and by carrying out a smear test with your swab sample.
What will this test tell me?
This test is a non-invasive tool that can be used as a process of elimination where your dog is experiencing symptoms. If your dog is showing severe symptoms then you should contact your vet for advice and treatment options.
Results from this test can be shared with your vet who (where applicable) will then be able to determine the best treatment options, appropriate for your dog.
Your vet may also wish to carry out additional testing to identify the root cause if an underlying condition is suspected.
Tip : Pet Insurance: You may be able to make a claim on your pet insurance for this test and ongoing treatment, should a positive result be identified. In this case, speaking to your veterinary practice and insurance company would be advisable.
Instructions for use
Swab Sample:
1. Using the swab provided, wipe the swab end around all the areas of concern.
2. Once taken, place the swab back in the tube and do the lid up (making sure it is tight).
3. Write your dogs’ name on the tube
4. Place your swab tube in the bubble wrap bag provided
Impression Tape:
Your kit contains 4 Tape Impressions.
1. Peel back the paper side, trying not to touch the sticky side of the tape.
2. On the area of concern, clear as much hair as possible and place the tape on to the area. Rub this with your finger so that it is pressed against the skin.
3. With your finger, rub over the top of the tape to ensure all of the tape touches the area of concern. Do this for each impression.
4. Once done, fold the impression tape in half, so that it sticks to itself.
5. Place your impression samples in to the small zip bag and seal.
Finally: Place your Impression samples, your swab sample and this leaflet into the pre-paid returns envelope and pop this in a standard letter box.
FAQs:
How long do the results take to come through?
Our laboratory partners allow a 7 day window from your kit arriving with them, to process your results.
My dog's area of concern is his ears, is this product suitable?
Yes, the canine yeast dermatitis kit is suitable to test for yeast in the ears. Gently swab the inside of your dog's ears and package up as normal. If you have a spaniel or other large-eared breed, you may also do the tape impressions as there will be enough room to test in the ear. If your dog does not have room in it's ears or isn't comfortable with the tape kit being done in the ears, no worries, simply cross out the tape references on the form and just submit the swab.
Please keep an eye on your spam folder too. If you have not received your results within this time, please do contact us.
An Overview of Delivery Options (Please note that the delivery times are from the point of dispatch)
We always aim to dipatch orders as quickly as possible. Orders received before 3.30pm (1.30pm cut off for Courier deliveries) will be dispatched the same day. An overview of our shipping options with typical delivery timescales are detailed below. Please be mindful that during peak times delays may occur. We also cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforseen circumstances outside of our control.
Please note that we do not send orders addressed to a HOTEL address or POST OFFICE address, unless prior arrangement has been made with us.
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Standard UK Delivery (orders under 4kg) Includes Northern Ireland. |
Options of Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2-3 working days) and Tracked 24 (typically 1-2 working days). Free Delivery on orders over £48.99. Orders over 4kg will need to be sent with APC. | £3.45-4.29 |
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Next Day Delivery - APC Excludes Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland). For further details of the postcodes in these areas can be found HERE. |
Next day Courier service (standard deliveries Monday to Saturday inclusive) with APC. You will receive a text on morning of your delivery with a 2 hour delivery window (plus ability to track driver location). |
£7.49 |
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Orders over £48.99 |
Orders over £48.99 (weighing less than 4kg) are sent on a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. There is however the option to upgrade your shipping at checkout as follows:
Orders over £200 will be shipped on a priority service and detailed at checkout. Orders weighing more than 4kg will need to be sent via APC at an increased cost. |
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| Click & Collect | Collection from 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, CW9 7TN. View in Google Maps. Orders will be available to collect Monday to Friday. 8.00am to 4.30pm. We will email you to let you know when your order is ready to collect. Orders not collected within 14 days will be refunded | FREE |
Please note:
- We do not work at weekends, so orders received after the cut off times on Friday will not be dispatched until Monday (There will be special arrangements for Public Holidays when orders will be dispatched on the next working day).
- Please double check your delivery address in your order confirmation email and contact us straight away if this needs to be changed.
- Once we have received an order it will not be possible to cancel your order, however please contact us and we will see what we can do.
- If in the unusual situation there is a problem with your order, such as a stock error or an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you to discuss options.
- For full details of our shipping options, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
An Overview of Returns and Refunds
Unless faulty, you can only return a product if unopened, unused and with the original seals, packaging or tags intact. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to issue a refund for a supplement that your pet doesn't like or doesnt agree with them. All animals are unique with their own likes and dislikes.
You can return an unwanted item for a full refund (including minimum postage costs you could have chosen when placing your order) within 14 days of receiving it. You must notify us of your intention to cancel the order and you must return the item to us within 14 days of notifying us.
When returning an item, please ensure you take reasonable care as any damage in transit will result in us being unable to refund part or all of the money that you have paid. You are responsible for the cost of returning an unwanted item to us. Using Royal Mail “Send and Item with Click & Drop” is an option, as this enables you to have your order collected from your house. Further details can be found here: https://send.royalmail.com/
Our return address is: Returns Dept., Healthful Pets, 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, CW9 7TN.
Refunds are typically processed within 2 days of receipt of a returned item, but under certain circumstances, such as busy /holiday periods, your refund may take longer to process. The 14- day limit to request a refund does not apply to any item which is faulty, unfit for purpose, or not as described at the time you placed the order. For damaged and faulty items, you have 30 days to contact us. We will cover the cost of these returns and once received will process a full refund.
