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Puppy: lab tests and health checks
From birth to about the first birthday. Small breeds grow up sooner and giant breeds later, so ask your vet about your puppy.
Puppies pick up worms, gut infections and tick-borne illness easily, and they become very sick very fast. Lab tests give your vet an early, clear picture. This page lists the tests vets often ask about in a puppy, and why.
Why testing changes at this age
A puppy's body is small and still learning to fight germs. A problem that an adult dog shrugs off can drain a puppy in a day or two, so early checks matter more at this age.
What vets often check
The main checks for a puppy
Worms and gut parasites
Stool tests look for worm eggs and parasites that cause a pot belly, poor growth and loose motions.
Blood count
A CBC can help show anaemia or infection, which worms and ticks may cause.
Parvo and distemper when sick
Rapid tests and RT-PCR help name a virus when a puppy has vomiting, loose motions or discharge from the eyes and nose.
Liver checks for slow growers
A bile acids test is used when a young dog grows poorly or acts strangely after meals.
A registered veterinarian chooses the tests that suit your animal's signs, age and history. This page is general information, not advice for one animal.
Health packages for a puppy
Young pets
Puppy & Kitten Starter Check
A first health check for a new puppy or kitten: blood count, worm check, sugar and proteins.
- CBC
- Stool routine
- Faecal flotation (worm eggs)
- Random blood sugar
- Total protein, albumin & globulin
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RT-PCR
Dog Viral RT-PCR Panel
RT-PCR tests for distemper, parvo, coronavirus and adenovirus in one booking.
- Canine distemper RT-PCR
- Canine parvo RT-PCR
- Canine coronavirus RT-PCR
- Canine adenovirus (CAV-1 & CAV-2) RT-PCR
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Tests to ask about
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Guides for a puppy
Age & Life Stage
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First Lab Tests for a New Puppy: A Simple Checklist
A new puppy usually needs a stool test first, to look for worms and gut parasites. A blood count and a parvo kit are added only when the puppy looks unwell. Your vet decides the list.
18 Oct 2026
Age & Life Stage
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Puppy With Loose Motions: Which Lab Tests Help the Vet
A puppy with loose motions should see a vet quickly. The vet may use a stool test, a parvo rapid test, RT-PCR and a blood count, each answering a different question about the cause.
18 Oct 2026
Age & Life Stage
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Worm Checks in Puppies: Stool Tests Explained
Worm checks in puppies use a stool sample. A flotation test finds worm eggs, a direct smear finds moving protozoa and a coccidia count measures cysts, so each suits different signs.
18 Oct 2026
Molecular Tests
4 min read
Canine Distemper: RT-PCR Versus the Rapid Test
For suspected canine distemper, the rapid test gives a quick first look, RT-PCR looks for the virus's genetic material and can find small amounts, and the ELISA adds information from the immune side. Vets often read them together.
18 Oct 2026
Lab Tests Explained
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Bile Acids Test: Looking for Liver Shunts in Young Pets
A bile acids test checks how well the liver clears bile acids from the blood, using one sample before a meal and one after. In young pets with poor growth or odd behaviour, it can help show if the liver is not getting its full share of blood.
18 Oct 2026
Questions about testing a puppy
Which lab tests does a puppy need?
Most puppies benefit from a stool test for worms and a blood count if they look dull, thin or pale. Parvo or distemper tests are for puppies with signs of illness. A registered veterinarian chooses the tests that suit your animal's signs, age and history.
Is a stool sample really needed for a puppy?
Yes. Many puppies carry worms or gut parasites without clear signs, and only a stool test can find the eggs. Bring a fresh sample in a clean, dry container.
When should a puppy see a vet urgently?
Repeated vomiting, loose or bloody motions, refusing food or unusual sleepiness need a vet without delay. Do not wait for a lab report before getting help.
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