Predicting Canine Cancer and Cardiac Disease Risk with Revolutionary Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
In recent years, direct-to-consumer genetic testing has gained widespread adoption for both people and their animal companions. This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when at-home health testing became widely adopted. Although these tests do not always achieve the same level of analytical rigor as laboratory-based methods, their convenience has significantly expanded access to health-related […]
The Real Cost of Skipping Your Dog’s Cancer DNA Test
The question most pet parents ask is: how much does a dog DNA health screening test cost? The right question, however, is how much does it cost to find out too late? When you factor in type, stage, and approach, treatment for cancer can cost between $3,000 and $20,000. Some aggressive types require combination therapy, […]
Should I Test My Puppy or Wait? What Is the Right Age for Genetic Risk Testing?
Your puppy looks fine. Your puppy acts fine and there is not a single sign that three years from now, he might develop cancer. Many pet parents worry about their dog’s future health, but they delay them. They delay genetic testing because they are optimistic. A young, visibly healthy, and full of energy puppy is […]
What Health Risk Markers Can Tell You — and What They Can’t
Dog DNA tests have gotten remarkably good at what they were built to do. Pet parents send a cheek swab, they wait for a few weeks, and then they get a report listing any inherited conditions their dog may carry a genetic risk for. Often, these risks include bleeding disorders, drug sensitivities, eye diseases, conditions […]