Dog Inherited Disease & Trait Test
Is your dog a carrier of any genetic diseases? Will it be affected or suffer from the disease later on in life? Are you concerned that this disease might be passed on to any offspring? Why not make a scientific move towards eliminating or reducing the risk of disease in your dogs with dog inherited disease testing?
Due to the variety of breeds and diseases the laboratory is able to test for, kindly contact us with details of the breed and type of test you are looking for so that we may advise and quote accordingly.
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- Know if your dog's a carrier of any genetic diseases
- The best genetic screening test
- Accurate and easy-to-use kit
- Support at every step of the process
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Key Features of the Dog Inherited Disease & Trait Test
Why is the dog inherited disease test important?
Certain dog breeds are known to be prone to particular hereditary conditions that can affect their quality of life. EasyDNA offers dog inherited disease testing a reliable and accurate DNA test that will establish the genetic susceptibility of your dog to a given disease. Chief among the interests of dog breeders is that their litters are genetically disease free. The results of our test will establish clearly whether your dog is a carrier, affected or clear of the disease. Our canine disease testing service starts from just $69 Results are ready and sent by email in 10 working days from receipt of samples at the laboratory.
As a dog breeder, you need to make responsible decisions. Any dog lover or breeder clearly wishes the best possible health and happiness for their dog. However, the scope of the test goes even further. It is the responsibility of a breeder to provide dogs that are healthy and disease-free. Certain dog breeds are known to sometimes be carriers or even affected by certain disease-causing genes, more so than other breeds.
Labrador Retrievers can be affected by Centronuclear Myopathy, while Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK) is known to sometimes affect West Highland Terriers and Basenjis. As a breeder, you can market your dogs as being disease free, guaranteeing their health with the results of our dog inherited disease test. By knowing which dogs are carriers or affected by a certain genetic disease, a breeder can exclude that dog from mating, thereby creating a healthier gene pool.
Collecting DNA samples
Samples for the testing of inherited dog diseases can be collected using the kit we provide. Our kit contains oral swabs, which need to be rubbed inside the mouth for around 1 minute. Most dogs will have no issues with this process but for more restless dogs, you may have to hold the dog’s head firmly in order to get the swab inside the mouth
Dog inherited disease testing results
Results will show the genotype for the dog/ dogs tested. For each dog disease tested for, the genotype can display any of the following:
Clear (those having 2 copies of the normal allele and appear to be normal).Carrier (those having 1 copy of the normal allele and 1 copy of the mutation and most appear to be normal).At risk (those having 2 copies of the mutation and will likely show clinical signs.)| Disease | Symptoms | Dog Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid DNA Test (Hyperuricosuria) | Hyperuricosuria, or elevated uric acid level in the urine, is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by the formation of bladder stones and occasional kidney stones. | All Dog Breeds |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DM is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord, characterized by muscle weakness in the hind limbs eventually leading to paraplegia. | All Dog Breeds |
| Centronuclear Myopathy | CNM is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by weight loss, awkward weight gain and exercise intolerance. | Labrador Retrievers |
| Cystinuria | A metabolic disorder that can cause stones in the urinary tract. | Newfoundlands and Labradors |
| Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (PFK) | A metabolic disorder that prevents glucose from being converted into available energy, leading to muscle disease and sometimes anemia in affected animals. | English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels and Whippets |
| Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK) | A defect in red blood cells that leads to anemia and liver failure. | West Highland Terriers and Basenjis |
| Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) | Dogs clinically affected by Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) will often begin to exhibit leg weakness followed by a complete collapse after just 5 to 15 minutes of strenuous activity. | Any dog but Labrador Retrievers at high risk |
| Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) | HNPK affected dogs will develop dry, rough crusts on the tip of the nose. In extreme cases, the dog’s nose will crack causing severe discomfort. | Labrador Retrievers |
| Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1) | MDR1 affected dogs are at risk of developing neurologic symptoms from several common drugs. | Check List |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd) | PRA-prcd is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease. Degeneration of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells of the retina of PRA-prcd affected dogs usually occurs 3 to 5 years of age or later. | Check List |
| Dog von Willebrand Disease Test | von Willebrand Disease Type 1 (vWD1) is the most common genetic bleeding disease among dogs, which causes excessive bleeding after injury, trauma, or surgical procedures. | Check List |
Other Canine DNA Tests
Do you want to discover more about your canine friend? EasyDNA offers other dog DNA testing services such as Dog Allergy testing and 350+ Dog Breed Identification testing, which can help improve your dog’s life.
Special Offers and Discounts
The price of the Dog Allergy test is $104.
A second or third Dog Allergy test for your other dog or maybe for a relative or a friend can be purchased at $94 ($10 discount). You can also benefit from a $14 discount if you decide to order a Dog Breed Test (priced at $79) with your Dog Allergy test. In addition, we are offering our clients the opportunity to purchase a premium package priced at $195 including 3 Dog tests, the Dog Genetic Age test, Breed test and Allergy test. Make use of our discounted prices to understand even better your beloved pet!
FAQs
We provide a testing kit containing the sample collection device and instructions for collecting your dog’s sample and sending it back to our laboratory. From the proteins found in the sample obtained, the test measures your dog’s sensitivities to over 120 common allergens.
Upon ordering the test, you will receive a testing kit with a sample collection device and complete sample collection instructions. Hold the swab firmly from the handle and place the swab head inside your dog’s mouth. Get the swab head as wet as possible by placing it under your dog’s tongue, the side of the mouth, and inside the cheek for 1 1/2 minutes.
A sample collection guide with pictures can be found HERE.
- Mold spores
- Dust and house dust mites
- Medications
- Insecticidal shampoo
- Rubber and plastic
This test has access to a database containing over 120 of the most common canine allergens. However, we are always working on adding more allergens to the testing database.
Click here for the most up-to-date allergen listings.
The test can determine sensitivities at any age, but these sensitivities can change as a dog ages. We recommend that your dog be at least 6 months old to identify specific allergens that may affect them for a long period of time.
Click here for the most up-to-date allergen listings.
Your dog should not eat before getting its sample collected as food can affect the test results. We recommend either taking your dog’s sample first thing in the morning or waiting for the longest possible time between meals to collect the sample.
Aside from food, there are also medications, such as antihistamines and steroids, that can affect the dog’s test results. Therefore, your dog must not be on any antihistamines, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory medication or steroid-based medications for 1-2 weeks before collecting its sample.
Click here for the most up-to-date allergen listings.
- Itchy, red, moist or scabbed skin
- Increased scratching
- Itchy, runny eyes
- Itchy ears and ear infections
- Sneezing
- Diarrhoea
- Snoring
- Constant licking
Know more about the dog allergies and symptoms HERE.
Aside from food, there are also medications, such as antihistamines and steroids, that can affect the dog’s test results. Therefore, your dog must not be on any antihistamines, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory medication or steroid-based medications for 1-2 weeks before collecting its sample.
Click here for the most up-to-date allergen listings.
Some dogs may be sensitive to chicken eggs but not chicken meat, while some dogs may be sensitive to fish meal but not a particular type of fish. This is normal. Each allergen has unique components and characteristics, and a dog’s reaction to an allergen may not necessarily equate to sensitivity to its subsets.
Yes, different dog breeds may be more susceptible to specific allergies.
The following are some breeds that are sensitive to issues with food and/or airborne allergies: Maltese terrier, Pekingese, German Shepherd, Bull Terriers, Bichon Frise, English Cocker Spaniel, Brussels Griffon, American Hairless Terrier, Bohemian Terrier, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, American Pit Bull Terrier, Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, Chinese Crested/Powderpuff, Poodle, Irish Setter, English Bulldog, Pugs.
Are you interested to find out the breeds making up your dog? Take our Dog Breed DNA Test today.
Reactions can be managed by avoiding the allergens which trigger them. For example, if your pet has a sensitivity to a particular food item then eliminating this from their diet will help eliminate the negative impact. It is also possible to manage them through the use of medication or medicated shampoos – however, many times such treatments only mask a problem without finding the root cause. Also since more than one allergen may be causing reactions in your dog this may require more than action to eliminate all discomfort and reactions. We strongly advocate involving your vet in all decisions regarding what actions to take.
The following are some breeds that are sensitive to issues with food and/or airborne allergies: Maltese terrier, Pekingese, German Shepherd, Bull Terriers, Bichon Frise, English Cocker Spaniel, Brussels Griffon, American Hairless Terrier, Bohemian Terrier, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, American Pit Bull Terrier, Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, Chinese Crested/Powderpuff, Poodle, Irish Setter, English Bulldog, Pugs.
Are you interested to find out the breeds making up your dog? Take our Dog Breed DNA Test today.
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