{"id":204,"date":"2023-09-08T08:32:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athomepetdr.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2023-09-08T08:32:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:32:47","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-genetic-testing-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athomepetdr.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-genetic-testing-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Genetic Testing in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Genetic testing for pets typically involves a saliva swab and is extremely accurate. It is also pretty affordable, and the results are pretty amazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you consider genetic testing your pet? At Home Pet Doctor<\/a> is here to explain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Obvious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people consider genetic tests for one main reason: to learn more about what breed(s) their furry friend might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be quite interesting to understand whether Fluffy is truly half pomeranian and half rottweiler, but it can also help you to be a better pet owner. Knowing about your pet\u2019s genetic tendencies can help you to better understand behavior and instinctive tendencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can also help you to understand how big a pet might grow to be or how long you can expect it to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some pet genetic companies also provide a database to help you find your pet\u2019s relatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget Breed-Specific Genetic Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of genetic testing in pets<\/a> goes well beyond fun facts about your pet\u2019s ancestry. It can be a very cost-effective way to screen for genetic tendencies toward breed-specific genetic health issues (sometimes seen in breeds you weren\u2019t even aware that your pet had in them!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n