When my dog turned six, I wanted to up his screenings even more because I want as many years as possible with him. I was excited when I saw the oncotect Instagram page - what a great way to screen our pets! It was very easy to gather the urine and mail it in, and our (clear!) results came back quickly. This will be an annual test in our home for sure, including our other dog when she gets a little older❤️
Our kit arrived super fast! We were able to collect the pee sample (took a few tries, but we got it on the third attempt...boy dogs!) and send the sample back in the pre-paid shipping box. Now we're waiting for our lab results.
I would highly recommend Oncotect for any pet parent who wants to be proactive about their pup's health. We love Luke and would do anything for him to be a happy, healthy dog for as long as possible.
Having lost two Golden Retrievers to cancer when they were 9, I worry about my current love, who is 5 years old. Doing this simple test and receiving a "Low Risk" result has lessened my anxiety. So very happy to know that such a simple, urine sample test has become available. My only reason for 4 stars versus 5, was due to the cardboard collection tray immediately started leaking urine from the corners. This was unexpected, and messy. Why isn't the tray somehow lined to prevent this? Or at least warn the owner that it might leak? Otherwise, everything was very smooth and easy to accomplish.
I purchased this after my Golden Retriever’s semi-annual bloodwork came back abnormal with newly elevated globulins, which can indicate cancer or inflammation. We had completed extensive testing, and the ultrasound found a nodule on her spleen.
We had lost my son’s beautiful Golden mobility service dog to hemangiosarcoma in January, and I feared the worst was happening again. My son’s girl had a tiny lesion, yet it had metastasized already. His miracle - the best service dog in the world - was gone within a week. She’d had her last annual screening ultrasound about 9 months before.
To make things more complicated, my girl has congenital kidney disease, which makes her not eligible for the anesthesia for a CT scan, biopsy, or removal of her spleen. The not knowing meant activity restrictions and one very nervous dog mom.
We had completed one blood cancer screen that showed as low risk, but our veterinary oncologist told us this Oncotect was more sensitive and detects around 91% of Hemangiosarcoma. Combined with the other test, it should provide reassurance if negative.
6 days from the time the kit was received by Oncotect, we had results. Low risk!!!
This time I cried happy tears. I could let my girl wrestle and play again without feeling like I was sitting on a time bomb. I could sleep, and I have her beside me.
Will we screen again in the future? Absolutely!!
Thank you for trying to do something to help dog parents and vets fight some of the scariest and most aggressive canine cancers.
Testing now- hopefully a cure in the future!
Thank You!!!
Super easy to do and gives such great peace of mind. Was much easier to do than I thought, thanks to their how-to video. I love that they offer the option to easily loop in your vet so everyone is on the same page with your dog's healthcare. My vet said they love this and approve of the test quality/accuracy! Thank you Oncotect for taking care of our beloved buddies and for giving us peace of mind!
Recently Milo, 12, a participant in the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, was diagnosed with DCM. During his ultrasound a 1” lesion was found on his spleen. Due to the DCM surgery and aspiration was not recommended. I did some research and discovered the oncotect test and decided for this situation it was a great option.Thankfully his risk came back low and we will continue to monitor with ultrasound and follow up oncotect tests. It only took 10 days from when I sent in the test from CA to NC to receive Milo’s results. The whole process was easy. I am so appreciative this new tool is available for our dogs.
Grateful for this screening tool. Just mailed out yesterday and praying for good results. My vet suggested this test and I will work with her to keep Oliver in optimal health! It was easy for me to administer and I will continue to monitor him no matter what.
To have a tool like this to help you determine if your dog has a likelihood of getting one of the four types of cancers the test checks for is priceless for your piece of mind and ensuring you can take action if needed. I highly recommend this test. Having lost two dogs to hemangiosarcoma my boy Levi getting test results that he has a low chance gives me great peace of mind.
I was hesitant to trust a urine sample to detect cancer but after learning more about the Oncotect and talking with my vet I decided to try it. It was super easy ti collect the sample and send it in. The results came back quickly and I was relieved to find out both of my dogs had a low risk of cancer.
I was so scared my pup could have cancer due to her rough medical history. She came to me very, very ill and I managed to save her from duel diagnosis's that not only rarely occur together but alone , each are typically deadly. She had them both at the same time! We fought hard and won but I still worry about any potential damage making a favorable setting for cancer to invade.
I couldn’t afford the vets screening and frankly my vet thinks I’m crazy and I’m not a huge fan of them either! They weren’t there to see what we endured saving her life as i did a lot of the work myself since they didn’t believe in her being able to fight and win, like she did.
Oncotect helped me get her screened at home and it was fast and put my mind at ease big time!
I’m so thankful for the caring and wonderful people that are this company. I believe in their products simply because I know how much they care about their patients. Thank you Oncotect!
This test is super easy to do at home and gives me piece of mind that my fur baby is cancer free since Berners are typically higher risk. The kit comes with everything you need and the results only take about a week to receive. I feel better knowing my big floppy boy has a low risk for cancer. Thank you for making it so easy!
I'm a bit of an obsessive pet owner. We have three Golden Retrievers that have relatives who've died from cancer, so I'm hyper-vigilant about preventative care and early detection screenings. So, every year, two of our dogs get an x-ray, and the older one gets an x-ray, ultrasound and EKG every 6 months. Recently we added the Oncotect test to each of their regimen, and I am SO glad that we did. It is by far the easiest way to screen, they don't have to be shaved or even go into the vet. They just pee, and their work is done!
I'm one of those helicopter dog moms who think the worst when their dog has a scratch! So oncotect has really given me peace of mind when it comes to his health! I will continue to use oncotect every year to ensure that my pup stays healthy and I can have piece of mind!
Learning about any health concerns about your dog is scary, but tests like this are essential to your dogs health. The results came back fast with a positive outcome. It’s really easy to collect a sample.
This is such a great product for all pet parents. Having this tool could be very useful to detect any early cancers. It’s very easy to use! Definitely worth it!
Our family was happy to learn that our dog Lucy is not predisposed to cancer. The Oncotect testing process was cost-effective, simple and quick. Test your pup today for peace of mind! 👍🐶❤️
I ordered the Oncotect test kit for my eight-year-old Golden Retriever Daisy. The experience was really easy and convenient. I simply took the collection tray and vial with me on our walk to capture a sample when the time came. I had a report in a few days with customized test results and resources and it helped me have an informed conversation with my vet about managing Daisy's risk and catching any problems early. Peace of mind is priceless!
This test is super easy to do at home and gives me piece of mind that my fur baby is cancer free. The kit comes with everything you need and the results only take about a week to receive. I feel better knowing my girl has a low risk for cancer. Thank you for making it so easy!
My dog was found to have lumps on his spleen and we wanted a less invasive procedure to see if they were cancerous and less was an excellent was to do that.
Took this test hoping it could point us in the right direction. We’ve been to numerous vets doing various tests and nobody seems to know what’s wrong with my dog. Ultimately, they all “think” it’s cancer since they can’t find hard evidence of what could be wrong. Seeing a specialist can be pricey! This test helped me decide we don’t need to see a specialist right away since his results came back low risk of cancer. We’ve been trying to heal him naturally and it seems to be working!
I received my results in a reasonable amount of time, but all it gave me was a risk level of moderate. There are values for low, moderate, and high risk, but that’s all there is. My 12 year old dog has already had a couple of small mast cell tumors removed, so I am aware he has some risk of cancer. I guess I expected more detail on types of cancer to look out for. Maybe I didn’t read the fine print.
Hi Shelley, Thanks for your feedback. Oncotect is a proactive cancer screening test, not a confirmatory diagnostic test that can identify the type and location.
I recently received the results of the oncotect urine test for my dog, and it was helpful in determining next steps for treatment. Roxy's ultrasound showed some nodules in her liver. Her oncotect results gave my vet a better sense of how to proceed and take the next steps in her care.
Oncotect was so easy to use! The test gave me peace of mind knowing my dog is healthy, especially since her breed is at higher risk for cancer.
This product is a must have for dog owners. I love that you can be proactive about your dogs health with this test. It is simple to use, cost effective, and non invasive which is very important. You simply collect the urine sample form your dog and put it back into the sealed bag and container then close the box you received the test in and send it back in the mail postage paid. It is a real game changer in longevity and in having our fur babies for longer!!!
The test is reasonably priced which makes it a useful diagnostic tool. Ordering forms are easy to follow on line. Collection of sample and return are very easy. Waiting for results is the hard part.