ELAH-4 Pro™ is a rapid, easy-to-use test designed to detect Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, and Heartworm in dogs. With a one simple test, you can screen for all of these serious conditions in just 5-10 minutes, ensuring early detection and timely treatment.
Ehrlichiosis is caused by Ehrlichia bacteria, which are transmitted through tick bites. Some strains affect only dogs (Ehrlichia canis). Symptoms in dogs include: Loss of appetite, fatigue, bruising or abnormal bleeding.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by black-legged (deer) ticks. Symptoms in dogs: Fever, lameness & joint swelling, lethargy, decreased appetite, swollen lymph nodes.
Anaplasmosis is caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and is transmitted by the same ticks that spread Lyme disease. Symptoms in dogs: Lameness & joint pain, fever, lethargy & loss of appetite, less common: vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, seizures.
Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes. Symptoms in dogs: Coughing, difficulty breathing, fatigue & reluctance to exercise, weight loss.
Intended for veterinary diagnosis only. The Canine ELAH-4 Pro ™ is a screening test. All results should be considered (with other clinical information available) with a veterinarian. It is suggested to apply further confirmative methods such as
Antibody Titers (IFA and ELISA)
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Testing
C6 Peptide Test
Comprehensive Tick Panels
when a positive tick disease result is observed.
Microfilariae Testing
when a positive heartworm Antigen Test result is observed.
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