WHAT IS
CheckUp can detect the most common issues among domestic dogs including high glucose levels, kidney failure, urinary tract infection (UTI) and blood in the urine. By using CheckUp, you can detect a health condition in time to prevent health deterioration and improve your dog’s lifespan.
With All These Benefits
Detect Common Conditions like:
Diabetes (Glucose)
Kidney Condition (Protein)
Urinary Tract Infection (pH)
Blood in the Urine
Ideal for aging &
overweight dogs
60 second testing
Easy to use
Biodegradable &
non-toxic
Noninvasive &
stress-free
Recommended by
top veterinarians
All-natural &
non-toxic
Obtain a clean,
uncontaminated sample
On-the-spot
results
Demonstration Video
In the Kit
2x testing strips
1x sample collection vial
1x sample collection pipette
Compliance in Comfort
The telescopic pole extends to 60 cm, allowing dog owners to maintain a comfortable distance from the dog while urinating, to avoid any mess or interference.
HOW TO USE
Important Notes
CheckUp is simple to use and allows dog parents to take an active role in their pet’s health. Use CheckUp in between routine visits to the veterinarian or for regular urine collection and monitoring, as recommended by your veterinarian.
1 Pole assembly
Attach the metal ring to the telescopic pole by rotating it.
2 Place the cup
Pull the metal ring to extend the pole and place the cup in it.
3 Collect a sample
Catch a sample while the dog is urinating and bring it home for testing.
4 Fill the vial
Fill the vial at least ¾ way using the pipette.
5 Dip the strip
Simply dip the strip into the vial and make sure all squares are submerged.
6 Read results
Quickly place the strip next to the Results card and read the instructions underneath the table.
7 Keep the sample
If necessary, close the vial with the cap and keep the sample in the refrigerator.
8 Further analysis
If the test shows any positive result, take the sample to your vet for further testing.
Important Notes
- We recommend keeping your dog on a non-retractable leash to ensure you are in close proximity when they begin to urinate.
- It is extremely important to read the results according to the outlined time frames.
- Please note that the colors on the diagnostic strip will continuously change.
- Sample can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours before being taken for further evaluation.
- CheckUp is a single-use product and should not be reusedhide-content
READING THE RESULTS CARD
We recommend having a timer and a pen handy so you can circle the corresponding color at exactly 60 seconds.
Please read the notes below before beginning
- Once you have dipped the testing strip into the vial of collected urine, immediately place it into the frame on the results card.
- Wait 60 seconds, read the 4 results, and circle the matching colors.
CAUTION: As the colors on the testing strip will continuously change over time, it is important to evaluate the colors at exactly 60 seconds from the dipping.
For optimal results, collect urine in the morning or 2 hours after a daytime meal.
Learn more about these parameters below:
HIGH GLUCOSE LEVELS
- High Glucose Levels can occur in cats with Diabetes or Obesity
- Obesity affects 52.3% of dogs in the USA
- Diabetes affects 1 in every 400 dogs in the USA
- Regular monitoring of glucose levels with diagnosed Diabetes may be recommended by your veterinarian
- Untreated Obesity or Diabetes can result in multiple weight related disorders, including but not limited to: osteoarthritis, hypertension, many different cancers and kidney failure
PROTEIN
- High protein levels can indicate Kidney Conditions
- Chronic or Acute Kidney Failure has symptoms widely unknown to pet owners including bad breath, lethargy, or weight fluctuation
- 10% of dogs have kidney related diseases
- If either variation of Kidney Failure is undiagnosed in dogs, implications include irreversible damage, bone demineralization and cancers
pH
- Abnormal pH levels may occur when a Urinary Tract Infection is present
- Female dogs are more at risk of acquiring a UTI than male dogs
- Elderly dogs, and those with Diabetes or Obesity have higher chances of bladder infections
- 14% of dogs will experience a UTI in their lifetime
- Although UTI’s are easily treated, if undetected, they can advance into the kidneys, which can create CKD, kidney stones and cancers
- Monitoring pH levels may be recommended by your veterinarian if you have a pet on a specialty diet
BLOOD IN URINE
- The presence of blood in urine(Hematuria) may mean many different problems
- In dogs, Hematuria most commonly indicates the presence of a UTI
- A UTI may also indicate kidney disease, kidney stones, infectious disease, leukemia, lymphoma, and many more life altering diseases
FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each kit includes 1 pole (which can easily be assembled by screwing the ring into the telescopic pole), 1 collection cup with a lid, 1 pipette and vial, 2 identical testing strips (to perform the test twice) and a results reading card.
Unwrap the pole and ring. Screw the ring into the hole at the silver end of the telescopic pole. Once the ring is tightly attached to the pole, pull on the ring to extend the pole.
Our twist on the industry standard method makes urine collection easy. While walking your dog, keep them on a leash and be alert and ready for when they will urinate. Once they begin to urinate, quickly extend the pole and slip the cup into the urine stream to catch a sample. Once the urine is collected in the cup, seal it with the provided lid for so it can be transported easily and without contamination.
Each kit includes a secure lid for the collection cup. Seal the sample and bring home with you to perform the diagnostic test.
The pole allows for a comfortable distance between yourself and your dog. We recommend keeping your dog on a non-retractable leash and use your instinct to sense when they will begin urinating. If you are nervous about any physical interaction with the urine, we recommend wearing gloves. CheckUp provides a cleaner and simplified version of the “Free Catch” model.
It is best to always collect a urine sample in the morning. If the test is positive, you can repeat it at another time during the day.
We recommend doing the test twice to confirm your result. You should collect one urine sample in the morning and the second one around noon. Please note that the morning urine samples are generally more concentrated.
By using CheckUp, you can better understand the overall health of your pet while at home. Cats hide their pain and you may not know that they are suffering from a condition. By using CheckUp, you can catch a condition before it is too late.
Absolutely not! CheckUp should not replace a visit to your vet in emergency situations or annual routine visits. CheckUp is ideal for in-between routine visits or for pet owners that require frequent urine collection as directed by his or her vet.
Yes! CheckUp is an ideal method for urine collection which will not change any urine parameters. Bring the vial of collected urine to your vet as soon as possible or refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
Absolutely! CheckUp is ideal if your pet just finished a treatment cycle and you want to make sure the medicine has worked properly. We realize that going to the vet can be stressful, especially twice in a short period of time. If you see a positive result from your at-home wellness test, please schedule a follow-up visit with your vet.
You should fill the provided vial to ¾ capacity to ensure that all 4 parameters on the testing strip are fully submerged in the sample.
Dip the strip in the collected urine sample for 2 seconds to ensure urine is absorbed into the parameter pads.
Certainly! The CheckUp product line is designed for at-home use. Using our innovative telescopic pole, you can collect the sample easily while on a routine walk with your dog.
Because of the distance that the telescopic pole allows, you will not interfere with your dog while he or she is urinating. Other conventional methods for urine collection are invasive, which can lead to stress, trauma and pain.
Make sure the tube is sealed completely to avoid any leakage. You should give the collected sample to your veterinarian as soon as possible. However, urine can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Yes. If the sample is properly stored in a refrigerator (for up to 48 hours), your veterinarian can use this sample for a full analysis in a laboratory.
Please contact your veterinarian to schedule an appointment. Bring the collected urine sample with you.
Yes. CheckUp is ideal if you must monitor your dog’s health regularly through urine samples. This is common for canines suffering from diabetes and kidney conditions. Please visit our blog section for more information on chronic conditions.
Your kit includes two identical testing strips for this reason. Please conduct the test again using the second strip.
Because the colors on the testing strip continuously change, we recommend circling the color that is present on the card at the designated reading time.
CheckUp is a single-use kit. The product should be discarded after a urine sample has been collected.
If you own a very small female dog, then you can use easily use the lid as the receptacle to fit under the dog then transfer the liquid the main cup and close the lid.
Yes! CheckUp is made of natural ingredients which are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Simply dispose the cup in your standard garbage bin.
Coastline Global is committed to elevating animal welfare standards in the global pet retail community. Because it is noninvasive, this product is harmless as compared to a more stressful urine collection method. We are proud of creating ethical products that promote better care for our animals.
CheckUp Test Kit for Dogs parameters include: glucose (detects high glucose levels which can be a result of diabetes or obesity), protein (kidney conditions), pH (urinary tract infection) and blood in the urine (reflects a condition referred to as Hematuria which can have multiple implications).
CheckUp is designed to provide a window into the general wellness of your cat. Our parameters have been carefully selected to detect the most common issues affecting cats of all ages including high glucose, urinary tract infection, kidney conditions, and blood in the urine.
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No, as the ground will not be a clean and uncontaminated surface. The sample must be collected right from the dog to avoid any cross-contamination.
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