{"id":727,"date":"2022-10-04T10:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=727"},"modified":"2022-09-13T14:32:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T19:32:03","slug":"genetic-health-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/genetic-health-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic Health Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DMV- ZimmVet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Genetic Health Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of companies who provide genetic testing. Some genetic tests an owner can collect at home with a swab of the mouth. Other genetic tests require a blood draw at a veterinary office. Tests can provide information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breed makeup of your dog<\/li><li>Genetic mutations<\/li><li>Predictor of adult weight and size<\/li><li>Genetic traits such as coat, muscling, tendency to overeat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Veterinary Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your veterinarian may recommend you have a genetic test preformed on your dog, if they are a breed at risk for certain genetic diseases or showing illness that could be related to a genetic disease. An example of a disease is the multidrug resistance mutation 1 (MDR1).&nbsp; This disease refers to&nbsp;a specific mutation that can occur at a gene known as the MDR1 gene. A mutation at the MDR1 gene makes dogs more sensitive to the negative effects of certain medications. Dogs with this gene can have life threatening reactions to certain medications. Approximately three of every four collies have the mutant MDR1 gene. The MDR1 mutation has also been found in Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties), Australian Shepherds, Old English Sheepdogs, English Shepherds, German Shepherds, Long-Haired Whippets, Silken Windhounds, and a variety of mixed-breed dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your pet\u2019s genetic makeup can create more awareness of diseases that are more common in certain breeds. For example, if your pet has Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in its background your veterinarian would want to do regular screens for heart disease, since it is very common in this breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><strong>Pet Owner use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet owners will need the help of their veterinarian or the genetic testing company\u2019s technical staff to help decipher the genetic mutation part of the test. Some of the mutations are not significant, but others may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a pet owner, knowing your dog\u2019s breed background can help with knowing your dog\u2019s temperament and tendencies. In a puppy, it can give you insight on what to expect as they grow and mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of companies that provide Genetic testing include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Royal Canin Genetic Health Testing &#8211; www.royalcanin.com\/us\/dogs\/genetic-health-analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom Panel &#8211; www.wisdompanel.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark &#8211; embarkvet.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:\u00a0 This written content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice.\u00a0 Always consult a veterinarian about medical advice for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" data-id=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dog-DNA-Test-Purebreed-Embark-974eaca710254d47b878a97a845c73c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dog-DNA-Test-Purebreed-Embark-974eaca710254d47b878a97a845c73c6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dog-DNA-Test-Purebreed-Embark-974eaca710254d47b878a97a845c73c6-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DMV- ZimmVet Genetic Health Testing There are a variety of companies who provide genetic testing. 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