A Story Every Dog Parent Should Know
Sarah will never forget the day her Golden Retriever, Max, started acting a little “off.” He was ten years old and usually full of energy. By the time she realized something was really wrong, and the vet found cancer, it was too late for many options.
Sadly, cancer is the number one reason we lose our dogs. Over 6 million dogs are diagnosed every year. Max’s story is common. But what if you could catch cancer early—before you ever see symptoms?
Now, you can. Meet Oncotect—the first at-home cancer screening test for dogs. This amazing new test helps dog parents and vets find cancer early, giving our furry family members a better chance.
The Hidden Danger
Cancer is sneaky. Dogs are experts at hiding pain and illness. They can look fine while cancer is growing inside. By age 10, dogs have a 50% chance of getting cancer. And in many cases, once we see symptoms, the options are limited.
Some breeds, like Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Rottweilers, and Bernese Mountain Dogs, have an even higher risk and may get cancer younger. For these breeds, it’s smart to start screening as early as 5 or 6 years old.
What Makes Oncotect Different?
Oncotect uses a tiny worm (called C. elegans) with a powerful sense of smell. These worms can sniff out certain chemicals in your dog’s urine that are linked to cancer. Think of it as a “super nose” for cancer!
Oncotect looks for the four most common and treatable dog cancers:
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Lymphoma (immune system)
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Melanoma (skin cancer)
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Hemangiosarcoma (blood vessel cancer)
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Mast Cell Tumors (immune cells)
Clinical studies show Oncotect finds these cancers with about 90% accuracy (83% of the time when cancer is present and 96% of the time when it’s not).
How Does It Work? (It’s Easy!)
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Order the Test
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Get it online or from your vet. Activate it on the web. Everything comes in the box.
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Collect the Sample
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Use the special kit to get a little bit of your dog’s pee. Mail it back with the prepaid label. Almost everyone finds this step easy with the included tools.
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Get Your Results
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In about a week, you get a clear report: Low, Moderate, or High Risk. Share the results with your vet and talk about next steps.
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Real Stories, Real Dogs
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Brody: Vets found a mass in his spleen. Instead of surgery right away, Oncotect showed Brody was at low risk. The mass was later found to be non-cancerous.
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Cassie: A mass was found on her liver. Oncotect showed low risk, and a biopsy confirmed it wasn’t cancer, letting her family avoid aggressive treatments.
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Wylie: After surgery to remove a mast cell tumor, Oncotect confirmed there was no sign of cancer left.
What Vets Are Saying
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Dr. Korec: “Oncotect is a new way to help find cancer early in dogs, making treatment easier and saving lives.”
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Dr. Wages: “Since using Oncotect, we’ve found cancers sooner and given better care to our older dogs.”
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Dr. Silver: “I trust the test so much I use it for my own dog every six months.”
Affordable and Accessible
Cancer screening used to mean expensive tests at the vet’s office. Oncotect starts at just $129.99—about 75% less than most blood tests at the vet. Many pet insurance companies now cover preventive screening, too.
Regular testing is now possible for more families, not just those with big budgets.
When Should You Test Your Dog?
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All Dogs: Once a year as a simple health check.
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Senior Dogs (7+ years): Every year for peace of mind.
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High-Risk Breeds: Every 6 months starting at age 5–6.
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Dogs With Previous Cancer: Test more often to catch any new problems early.
What Do The Results Mean?
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Low Risk: Breathe easy—no signs of the four common cancers detected.
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Moderate or High Risk: It’s time to talk to your vet. They might suggest more tests to confirm if cancer is there, so you can act fast.
Oncotect keeps your vet in the loop, working together for your dog’s best health.
Why Early Detection Matters
Many dog parents worry about cancer, especially as dogs get older. Before, you had to wait for symptoms. Now, you can take action sooner and have more choices.
One customer said:
“I wish I’d known about this test sooner. I lost my German Shepherd to cancer because we caught it too late. Early testing could have saved his life. Now, I test my new dog every year for peace of mind.”
The Bottom Line: Time is Everything
You can’t always stop cancer, but you can catch it early. That gives you and your dog the best chance for a happy, healthy life together.
Don’t wait for symptoms—be proactive. With Oncotect, you get a simple, affordable way to give your dog the gift of time.
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