What are some pet diseases that can be detected by rapid test products?

1. Diseases Caused by Viral Infections

• Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Infection:
  This is a highly contagious disease that is extremely harmful to dogs, mainly infecting puppies. Rapid test products can detect the viral antigens in dogs’ feces or vomit to determine whether the dog is infected with canine parvovirus. Infected dogs usually show severe vomiting, diarrhea (possibly with bloody stools), lethargy and other symptoms. Early detection is crucial for timely treatment because the disease progresses rapidly and, in severe cases, can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and even death in puppies.
• Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) Infection:
  The canine distemper virus can infect multiple systems of dogs, including the respiratory tract, digestive tract and nervous system. By collecting samples such as eye and nasal secretions, blood or cerebrospinal fluid of dogs, rapid test products can be used to detect viral antigens. In the early stage, infected dogs may show symptoms similar to a cold, such as a rise in body temperature, coughing and runny nose. Subsequently, neurological symptoms such as thickening of the foot pads and convulsions may occur. Rapid detection helps to isolate sick dogs as soon as possible and prevent the virus from spreading to other dogs.
• Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper):
  It mainly attacks the white blood cells of cats and is especially dangerous for kittens. Rapid test products generally diagnose the disease by detecting viral antigens in cat feces. Infected cats will show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea and a decrease in white blood cells. This disease has a sudden onset and a high mortality rate. Rapid detection allows owners and veterinarians to take treatment measures in a timely manner, such as fluid infusion to supplement nutrition and the use of antiviral drugs, to improve the survival rate of cats.

2. Diseases Caused by Parasite Infections

• Intestinal Parasite Infections:
  Common intestinal parasites include roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms. Rapid test products mainly determine the infection status by detecting parasite eggs or parasite antigens in pet feces. For example, roundworm infection may lead to emaciation, abdominal distension, vomiting or the expulsion of worms in pets; in the case of tapeworm infection, tapeworm segments may appear in the pet’s feces; hookworm infection can cause anemia and bloody stools. Timely detection and deworming can improve the intestinal health of pets and prevent further damage to pets’ bodies caused by parasites.
• Heartworm Infection:
  Heartworms mainly parasitize in the hearts and pulmonary arteries of pets (such as dogs and cats). Some rapid test products can detect heartworm antigens or antibodies in pet blood. Pets infected with heartworms may show symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and decreased exercise endurance, and in severe cases, it can lead to heart failure. For pets living in areas with a large number of mosquitoes, regular heartworm testing is important. Early detection helps to eliminate heartworms through drug treatment and reduces the threat of the disease to pets’ lives.

3. Diseases Caused by Bacterial Infections

• Skin Bacterial Infections:
  When there are problems with a pet’s skin, such as redness, itching, hair loss and pustules, rapid test products for skin bacteria detection can be used. Common bacteria causing skin infections include Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. These products usually detect bacteria by collecting samples from the affected skin areas (such as swabbing). Timely determination of the types of bacterial infections helps veterinarians use antibiotics for targeted treatment, promotes the healing of skin wounds and prevents the spread of infections.
• Urinary Tract Bacterial Infections:
  For pets showing symptoms of frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination and hematuria in the urinary system, rapid test products for detecting bacteria in urine can be used. Bacteria infecting the urinary system may include Escherichia coli. Rapid detection can help veterinarians determine whether there is a bacterial infection and the types of infected bacteria, so that appropriate treatment plans can be formulated, such as the use of antibiotics and urine acidification treatment, to relieve the urinary tract symptoms of pets.

4. Tests Related to Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

• Diabetes Detection:
  Diabetes is relatively common among pets (especially in old dogs and cats). Rapid test products mainly determine whether a pet has diabetes by detecting the glucose content in the pet’s blood or urine. Pets with diabetes will show symptoms such as polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria and weight loss. Through regular blood glucose testing, owners can adjust the pet’s diet and insulin dosage (if necessary) according to the test results to effectively control the pet’s blood glucose level and reduce the occurrence of diabetic complications.
• Thyroid Function Detection:
  Pets may have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Rapid test products determine thyroid function by detecting the levels of thyroid hormones (such as T3 and T4) in the pet’s blood. Abnormal thyroid function will affect a pet’s metabolism, body weight, heart rate and fur quality. For example, pets with hyperthyroidism may show symptoms such as weight loss, restlessness and increased appetite without weight gain; pets with hypothyroidism may show symptoms such as lethargy, weight gain and rough hair. Timely detection and treatment help to improve the quality of life of pets.
• Kidney Function Detection:
  Rapid test products can detect kidney function indicators such as creatinine, urea nitrogen and urinary protein in pet blood or urine. Kidney diseases are also relatively common among pets, especially in old pets. Early kidney function impairment may not have obvious symptoms. Through regular detection of these indicators, kidney problems can be detected in a timely manner. For example, when a pet has proteinuria, it may indicate that the filtering function of the kidneys is abnormal and further examination and treatment are needed to prevent the deterioration of kidney diseases.