It really couldn't be easier!

Our kits contain everything you need to collect a sample of your dog's poo and send it to the lab for testing.

To collect a sample, use the sample bag provided in the kit to collect a small amount of fresh, soft stool.

It's really just like picking up after your dog when taking them for a walk, so you don't even have to make a special journey.

Place the sample in the resealable compostable bag provided and seal it tightly, then place this inside the larger compostable resealable bag.

This bag will go inside another one and then into a special pre-paid envelope so there is no need to worry about anything escaping.

Send the pre-paid envelope to the address on the front.

It is fine to use any postbox.

The lab will test the sample for the presence of worm eggs and email the results directly to you within a few days.

We partner with Feclab who are experts in this area. The cost of the kit includes all posting and lab fees so there is nothing extra to pay.

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None of us like to talk about worms but as responsible pet owners, it's important we understand why they can be harmful to our animals and what we can do to prevent them.

There are several reasons why you should test your dog for worms.

Worms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including:

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Lethargy
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Anemia
• Death

Worms can also be transmitted to humans, so it is important to test your dog for worms even if they do not appear to be sick.

Some of the most common types of worms that can infect dogs include:

• Roundworms
• Tapeworms
• Hookworms
• Whipworms
• Heartworms

Roundworms are the most common type of worm that infects dogs.

They can be transmitted through contact with contaminated soil or poo.

Roundworms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and lethargy.

Tapeworms are long, flat worms that can be transmitted to dogs through contact with contaminated food or water.

Tapeworms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and abdominal pain.

Hookworms are small, thin worms that can burrow into the lining of a dog's intestines.

Hookworms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including anemia, weight loss, and lethargy.

Whipworms are long, thin worms that live in the large intestine of a dog.

Whipworms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy.

Heartworms are a type of worm that can live in the heart and lungs of a dog.

Heartworms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs, including coughing, difficulty breathing, and sadly, even death.

If you think your dog may have worms, it is important to test them as quickly as you can.

Working with our partners at Feclab, it's now possible to get this test performed quickly, have the sample analysed in a lab and the results sent directly to you.

It's also possible to find out what type of treatment is going to work best, rather than having to guess.

Many pet owners regularly give their dogs worm treatment 'just in case' but this isn't always helpful or necessary.

If your dog does have worms, your vet will be able to prescribe treatment to get rid of the worms.

It is important to test your dog for worms on a regular basis, even if they do not appear to be sick.

This is because worms can often go undetected and can cause serious health problems if they are not treated.

A worm count for dogs in the UK is a simple test that can be done to check for the presence of intestinal parasites.

The test involves collecting a sample of your dog's poo and sending it to a laboratory for analysis.

The laboratory will then count the number of worm eggs present in the sample, using a microscope.

A high number of eggs indicates that your dog is infected with parasites.

You will then be certain that your dog does have worms, which sort they are, and that they require treating.

While there are a number of over-the-counter worming tablets available, it is important to test your dog's poo for worms before treating them.

1. Such a test can help to identify the specific type of parasite (worm) that your dog is infected with.

This is important because different parasites require different treatments.

2. Testing can help to determine the severity of the infection. I

f your dog has a mild infection, you may be able to treat them with a single dose of medication.

However, if your dog has a severe infection, you may need to give them a course of treatment.

3. Testing your dog's poo can help to prevent the spread of parasites to other dogs or people. If your dog is infected with parasites they can pass them on to other dogs through contact with their poo.

They can also pass them on to people through contact with their poo or through contact with contaminated water or food.

4. Regular tests are a relatively inexpensive and easy way to ensure they are healthy.

The cost of the test kit is typically less than the cost of a course of worming medication and it couldn't be easier to do.

There are a few things you can do to prevent your dog from getting worms:

• Pick up your dog's poo immediately. Worm eggs can live in the environment for months, so it's important to pick up your dog's poo as soon as possible. This will help to prevent the spread of worms to other animals and people.
• Keep your dog's environment clean. Worms can also be transmitted through contact with contaminated soil or water. To help prevent this, keep your dog's living area clean and free of poo.
• Regularly test your dog. Your vet can recommend a safe and effective deworming medication for your dog, should you need it.
• Puppies should be tested every two weeks until they are six months old, and then monthly thereafter. Adult dogs should be tested every three months.
• If you feed your dog a raw meat diet, consider testing them more regularly. Raw meat can contain worm larvae.
• Do not allow your dog to drink from ponds or other bodies of water that may be contaminated with worm eggs.
• Stop your dog eating slugs/snails where you can. This can be difficult but if you happen to catch your dog sniffing at a slug or snail, move them away!
• Don't leave toys in the garden overnight. Any toy or ball left out at night may attract slugs and snails so make sure you put them away. Smaller snails can hide in the crevices of toys or underneath them and dogs can accidentally swallow them.
• Keep your dog's food and water bowls clean and dry. Regularly clean water bowls kept outside as slugs and snails will seek out sources of moisture, making your dogs water bowl an ideal target.
• If you have other pets, such as cats, also test them regularly
• If you have children, teach them to wash their hands after playing with your dog or handling their food and water bowls.

By following these tips, you can help to keep your dog healthy and free of worms.

The frequency with which you should test your dog for worms in the UK depends on a number of factors, including:

• The age of your dog
• The breed of your dog
• Your dog's lifestyle
• The environment in which your dog lives

In general, however, it is recommended that you test your dog for worms at least four times a year.

This will help to ensure that your dog is free of worms and that they are not at risk of spreading worms to other animals or people.

It is important to test your dog for worms on a regular basis, even if they do not appear to be sick.

This is because worms can often go undetected and can cause serious health problems if they are not treated.

We are developing a subscription programme so that testing kits can be sent to you automatically throughout the year.

This way you won't have to remember to purchase the kit, it will just arrive in the post.

Samples can be taken at any time of the day.

If you wish, you could take a small sample from a few poos throughout the day.

For lungworm and puppies you should collect the samples over three consecutive days.

Again, these can be collected at any time of the day, as this often depends on an animals routine.

We try to use recyclable or compostable materials wherever possible.

Our kits come in card packaging that is made from recycled material.

The bags used for collecting samples are made from recycled material and the bags used to send the samples to the lab are compostable.

The pre-paid envelope used to send to the lab are made from recycled material and can also be recycled.

Our instruction leaflets are printed on recycled paper.

The materials in our Giardia testing kits are not recyclable.

A 'fecal (poo) egg count' is a snap shot of a specific moment in time.

The test detects eggs of mature parasites that live inside the body and pass their eggs to the outside by shedding them into the dogs stools.

It is possible that at the time of testing the parasites are too young to produce eggs.

So if no eggs are being shed the infection cannot be detected.

There is also a possibility the eggs are in such small numbers at the time of testing they would be undetectable, thus showing a negative result.

The above is extremely rare but we like to point out the possibilities.

We also suggest regular screening of your dog to ensure optimal treatment if necessary and to keep them in the best health.