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OncoK9® –
Early Cancer Detection for Dogs
Early Cancer Detection for Dogs
Screen Your Dog for Cancer With a Simple Blood Draw
People get mammograms, colonoscopies, and other cancer screening tests to help detect cancer early. Now, our dogs have OncoK9, a cancer screening test developed just for them, ushering in a new era of preventive care for pets.
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Discover the OncoK9 Test
Learn more about OncoK9 and share information about the test with others.
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Explore the OncoK9 Science
Review summaries of the peer-reviewed publications PetDx authored to introduce liquid biopsy technology to veterinary medicine and clinically validate OncoK9 in the largest canine cancer study.
View Introduction to Liquid Biopsy View CANDiD Study Summary
Use the OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™ Tool
Find out the recommended age to start screening your dog for cancer.
Open OncoK9 Cancer SAFE Tool6 Million New Cancer Cases Per Year in US Dogs
What is Cancer Screening?
Just like in people, cancer screening should be an important part of preventive care in dogs; the goal is to look for cancer when your pet is feeling well, before they start to show any clinical signs.
During wellness visits, your veterinarian may look for early signs of cancer in your dog by performing a thorough physical exam and asking you about any concerning observations. Your veterinarian may also perform routine blood and imaging tests, and may recommend OncoK9 - a new blood test that could detect cancer before your dog shows any clinical signs.
Why is Early Cancer Detection Important?
Early detection and treatment are the best ways to manage cancer in pets... cancer is frequently treatable and early diagnosis will aid your veterinarian in delivering the best care possible.
American Veterinary Medical Association
AKC.tv : Ask the Expert – Canine Cancer
Dr. Andi Flory
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of PetDx
Dr. Flory joins Mike Janela to answer viewer questions about canine cancer and how a new liquid biopsy test enables veterinarians to detect cancer in dogs with a simple blood draw.
What is OncoK9?
The OncoK9 liquid biopsy test uses a simple blood draw to detect abnormal DNA released into circulation by cancer cells.
Early
Detection
OncoK9 may help detect cancer early, when your dog still looks healthy and has the best chance of defeating the disease.
Simple
Blood Draw
OncoK9 requires only a simple blood draw. The sample collection can take place during a routine visit to the clinic with no fasting beforehand.
Multi-Cancer
Coverage
OncoK9 can detect 30 different types of cancer, including 8 of the most common cancers in dogs.
Cutting-Edge
Technology
OncoK9 uses state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to detect changes in DNA that are indicative of cancer.
Clinically
Validated
OncoK9 was validated with the largest clinical study ever performed in veterinary cancer diagnostics.
Is OncoK9 Right for My Dog?
Dogs over the age of 7 have a 9x higher risk of developing cancer, and screening with OncoK9 is recommended for all dogs starting at age 7. Furthermore, dogs belonging to certain breeds are more likely to develop cancer during their lifetime and/or are known to develop cancer earlier in life; in some cases, starting cancer screening as early as age 4 is recommended. Younger dogs and lower-risk breeds are less likely to develop the disease, but cancer could happen to any dog.
9x Higher Risk of
Cancer Over Age 7
Higher Risk of Cancer
in Certain Breeds
Adding an annual OncoK9 cancer screening test to your pet’s wellness routine may increase the chance of catching and treating the disease earlier.
Find out the recommended age to start screening your dog for cancer
Please select your dog's breed from the dropdown menu below. The OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™ (Screening Age For Early detection) recommendations are based on data from over 3,000 cancer-diagnosed dogs to determine the age at which it may be appropriate to start annual cancer screening for your dog.
Mixed Breed
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age
| Weight Range | Screening Age |
|---|---|
| 00 - 75 lbs | 7 years old |
| 76 - 105 lbs | 6 years old |
| 106 - 135 lbs | 5 years old |
| 136 - 160 lbs | 4 years old |
| 161 - 190 lbs | 3 years old |
| 191+ lbs | 2 years old |
Unknown Breed
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age
| Weight Range | Screening Age |
|---|---|
| 00 - 75 lbs | 7 years old |
| 76 - 105 lbs | 6 years old |
| 106 - 135 lbs | 5 years old |
| 136 - 160 lbs | 4 years old |
| 161 - 190 lbs | 3 years old |
| 191+ lbs | 2 years old |
American Staffordshire Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Australian Cattle Dog
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Australian Shepherd
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Basset Hound
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Beagle
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Bernese Mountain Dog
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
5 years
Bichon Frise
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Border Collie
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Boston Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Boxer
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Bulldog
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Chihuahua
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Cocker Spaniel
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Collie
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Corgi
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Dachshund
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Doberman Pinscher
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
English Springer Spaniel
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Flat-Coated Retriever
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
French Bulldog
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
German Shepherd
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
German Shorthaired Pointer
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Golden Retriever
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Great Dane
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Great Pyrenees
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Greyhound
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Irish Wolfhound
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Jack Russell Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Labrador Retriever
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Mastiff
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Miniature Schnauzer
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Poodle
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Pug
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Rottweiler
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Saint Bernard
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
4 years
Scottish Deerhound
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Scottish Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Shetland Sheepdog
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Shih Tzu
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Siberian Husky
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
6 years
Vizsla
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
5 years
West Highland White Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Yorkshire Terrier
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age:
7 years
Breed Not Listed
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™
Recommended Screening Age
| Weight Range | Screening Age |
|---|---|
| 00 - 75 lbs | 7 years old |
| 76 - 105 lbs | 6 years old |
| 106 - 135 lbs | 5 years old |
| 136 - 160 lbs | 4 years old |
| 161 - 190 lbs | 3 years old |
| 191+ lbs | 2 years old |
The OncoK9 Cancer SAFE recommendations are intended for dogs one year of age and older, in which cancer is not currently suspected. If your dog is exhibiting signs of cancer, please consult with your veterinarian. To review OncoK9 Cancer SAFE disclosures, please visit: oncok9.info/cancer-safe-disclosures.
OncoK9 requires a blood collection performed under the care of a licensed veterinarian, and test results are returned to the veterinarian for communication to the pet owner. As with any laboratory test, OncoK9 results should be interpreted by a veterinarian in the context of each patient's medical history and clinical presentation. Test failures and false positive or false negative results may occur. To review OncoK9 test limitations and risks, please visit: oncok9.info/disclosures.
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