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POOZ Big 7 Worm Test for Dogs: Home Parasite Screening Kit

POOZ Big 7 Worm Test for Dogs: Home Parasite Screening Kit

£55.00
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The POOZ Big 7 is a home worm test for dogs that checks a poo sample for the seven main groups of worms found in UK dogs, including lungworm, French heartworm and tapeworm. You collect the sample at home, post it off, and it's analysed by a specialist UK parasitology lab.

We know lots of you prefer not to give chemical wormers "just in case". This test lets you find out whether your dog actually has worms, so you can make an informed decision about worming rather than guessing.

What the Big 7 tests for

  • Roundworm – Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina
  • Hookworm – Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum
  • Threadworm – Strongyloides stercoralis
  • Whipworm – Trichuris vulpis
  • Tapeworm – Taenia species, Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis
  • French heartworm – Angiostrongylus vasorum
  • Lungworm – Capillaria species, Crenosoma vulpis, Oslerus osleri, Filaroides species

Who is the Big 7 for?

  • Dogs on a natural worming routine, so you can check it's keeping on top of things
  • Dogs who spend lots of time outdoors, in the countryside, or around slugs, snails and foxes (the main lungworm risk)
  • Dogs who scavenge, eat poo or eat raw food
  • Rescue dogs or new arrivals with an unknown worming history
  • Owners who'd rather only worm when it's really needed

How it works

  • Collect – take a small sample of your dog's poo using the kit
  • Post – send it back to the pre-paid address on the instructions provided
  • Get your results – the lab tests your sample using faecal egg counting plus specific tests for lungworm and French heartworm, then sends your results with advice on what they mean

Why the Big 7?

  • The most thorough POOZ test for dogs – one sample covers seven parasite groups
  • Better value than buying separate single-parasite tests
  • Includes lungworm and French heartworm, which a standard worm egg count doesn't cover
  • Analysed by Scientifeq Laboratories in Carmarthen, a UK centre of excellence for parasite testing set up over 15 years ago in partnership with the University of Liverpool

How often should I test?

POOZ recommends testing every 6 to 12 months, depending on your dog's lifestyle and how much contact they have with things like slugs, snails, foxes and other dogs. Dogs at higher risk may benefit from testing more often.

If your dog's result shows worms, please speak to your vet about the right next step. If you'd like help choosing natural support for your dog alongside testing, just get in touch – we're always happy to help.

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Why test for worms instead of just worming my dog?

Routine worming means giving a treatment whether or not your dog has worms. Testing first tells you what's actually there, so you only treat when it's needed. It's also a good way to check that your current worming routine, natural or otherwise, is working.

Does the Big 7 test for lungworm?

Yes. The Big 7 includes French heartworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum), the lungworm most UK owners worry about, plus other lungworm species. These aren't picked up by a standard worm egg count, which is why the Big 7 uses specific extra tests for them.

How often should I test my dog for worms?

POOZ recommends every 6 to 12 months, depending on your dog's lifestyle. Dogs who scavenge, eat slugs or snails, are fed raw, or spend lots of time in the countryside are at higher risk and may benefit from testing more often.

Who analyses my dog's sample?

Your sample is tested by Scientifeq Laboratories in Carmarthen, Wales, the lab behind POOZ. It's a UK centre of excellence for parasite testing, set up over 15 years ago in partnership with the University of Liverpool.

What happens if the test finds worms?

Your results come with advice on what they mean. If worms are found, please speak to your vet about the right next step, especially for lungworm or French heartworm. You're also very welcome to get in touch with us for help with natural support for your dog.
POOZ Big 7 Worm Test for Dogs: Home Parasite Screening Kit

£55.00

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