Why is DNA testing / Genetic testing important for pets and pet owners ?
Genetic testing / DNA testing of your pet is just as important as it is for people. These medical tests are not only important for the breeding purpose of your pet but can significantly help in the care and prevention of serious medical conditions that can occur during the lifetime of your pet. In fact, genetic testing / DNA testing identifies certain important genetic mutations / DNA mutations that are associated with a genetic condition to which your pet could be at high risk of developing. Such genetic test / DNA test for health screening is important to detect early symptoms and even prevent the onset of a serious medical condition of your pet. Furthermore, some medical conditions are difficult to diagnose definitively, thus genetic testing / DNA testing helps your veterinarian to definitively diagnose a medical condition of your pet. By knowing what medical condition your pet may have or may have an increased risk of developing in the future, you as a pet owner can intervene early to prevent or even delay the onset of such medical condition. Examples could include modifying the diet of your pet, its lifestyle and more importantly request from your veterinarian precise clinical examinations in order to instigate the early detection and intervention of disease in the medical care of your pet.
The importance of DNA testing / genetic testing of your pet helps you with long term financial savings especially if you have to incur expensive treatments on your pet for a serious medical condition which you could have been prevented by early detection with genetic testing / DNA testing. Furthermore, a healthy pet makes you as the pet owner have a better state of mind with less psychological stress, thereby providing you with more quality time to spend with your loving pet.
To learn more about how DNA testing / genetic testing options for pets suit your needs, contact us at contact@cen4gen.org, and a representative will guide you through the testing process and provide more information for you and your veterinarian. CEN4GEN is a DNA testing company / DNA testing organization / Genetic testing company / Genetic testing organization offering affordable DNA testing services / Genetic testing services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.