Dog Pregnancy Test and Detection

No, human pregnancy tests do not work on dogs. Human pregnancy tests detect hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone that dogs do not produce. Dogs produce a different pregnancy hormone called relaxin, which requires a species-specific canine pregnancy test. CanineP4 offers canine-specific pregnancy tests like the Belly Labs at-home pregnancy test and the Witness Relaxin test, which accurately detect relaxin in dogs. Using a human test on a dog will give false results and waste your time. Call 844-673-7378 to find the right pregnancy test for your dog.

At-home canine pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy as early as 28 days after breeding. The Belly Labs pregnancy test detects relaxin hormone levels starting at day 28, giving you results in about 10 minutes at home. Testing earlier than 28 days may produce false negatives because relaxin levels haven't risen enough to detect. For the most reliable results, test at day 30 or later. CanineP4 carries canine-specific pregnancy tests that are easy to use and give clear results. Call 844-673-7378 with any questions about pregnancy testing.

At-home canine pregnancy tests like the Belly Labs kit are highly accurate when used correctly and at the right time. The Belly Labs test detects relaxin hormone with over 96% accuracy when used at or after 28 days post-breeding. False negatives can occur if tested too early or if the sample is diluted. These tests are a convenient first step before confirming with ultrasound at your vet. CanineP4 carries reliable canine-specific pregnancy tests and can help you choose the right one. Call 844-673-7378 for assistance.

Relaxin is a hormone produced only during pregnancy in dogs. Rapid cassettes detect it in a small blood sample as early as 26 days post-fertilization, giving a yes/no result in about 5 minutes. Belly Labs and Total Canine Care cassettes both use this method. CanineP4 carries both, plus a 10-test cassette box for busy breeding programs.

Ultrasound is the standard in-clinic method to confirm pregnancy and estimate litter size, typically reliable from around day 25-28 after breeding. Relaxin blood tests offer an earlier at-home option from day 26 post-fertilization. CanineP4 carries color Doppler ultrasound systems for animals along with relaxin rapid tests.