Genetic testing (hereditary screening)
A cheek-swab DNA test used for: screening pedigree pets for inherited diseases before purchase, pre-breeding checks, and drug-sensitivity decisions (e.g. MDR1). One test lasts a lifetime.
🧾 Vor der Untersuchung
- ✓Collect cheek mucosa per the kit (before meals is better)
- ✓Choose a reputable lab with a broad dog/cat panel
- ✓Results in 2-4 weeks
📊 Die wichtigsten Werte
| Suchen | Hoch | Niedrig |
|---|---|---|
| MDR1 (drug sensitivity) | Carriers must avoid certain antiparasitics/anesthetics | Normal metabolism |
| HCM / PKD / DM variants | Carrier or at-risk — manage per disease or factor into breeding | Not carried |
| Breed mix | Mixed-breed composition testing | Purebred verification |
💡 So liest du es Hand results to your vet for interpretation: carrying a mutation doesn't guarantee disease (many are recessive), but it directly affects breeding decisions and drug choices. For pedigree puppies, asking for parental test reports is standard practice.
🤖 KI-Befundinterpretation
Trage die Werte aus deinem Bericht unten ein (z. B. „ALT 250, BUN 40“) — die KI interpretiert sie anhand der Referenzbedeutungen.
Häufige Fragen
Which breeds need testing most?
Corgis/Bernese (DM), Border Collies/Aussies (MDR1, CEA), fold-cat lines, Maine Coons/Ragdolls (HCM) — breed-specific lists are on OFA and our breed pages.
Does negative mean the disease is impossible?
For that single mutation yes; but many inherited diseases exist — negative only means the tested variant isn't carried.