Genetic breed testing results enable us to create an entirely new approach to veterinary care. Learn the five crucial ways genetic breed testing can shape your pet’s present and future health care needs.

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01 Early Intervention

Add years to your pet’s life

Genetic testing enables us to recognize disease—or disease potential—before your pet exhibits illness signs. We literally reshape your pet’s future health by performing diagnostic tests or providing treatment as early as possible. If your pet has a  progressive or terminal disease, early testing and treatment can be the difference between their life and death—not only extending your pet’s life, but also improving their quality of life.

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02 Cost-effective care

More affordable and less invasive for your priceless pet

In addition to protecting your pet from unnecessary suffering or pain, early diagnosis allows us to use less-invasive—and often more cost-effective—treatment methods. If we know your pet’s risk before they begin exhibiting a disease’s signs, we may be able to perform a targeted nonsurgical therapy that has fewer side effects and presents little to no downtime, rather than performing an extensive, risky surgical procedure that has a high complication rate. In addition, we can promote your pet’s health and slow the onset or reduce the likelihood of disease before they exhibit disease-related signs, rather than treat and rehabilitate your pet after they have experienced a prolonged physical decline.

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03 Proactive care

Knowing what to expect can protect your pet

Genetic breed testing helps our Dr. Treat team create your pet’s health care road map. Although your pet may be currently healthy, their test results may indicate they have a high risk for future disease. You may find these results alarming, but you have no reason to panic as your pet’s Dr. Treat veterinarian will review the findings with you, and—if treatment is unnecessary—describe the clinical signs to keep an eye out for down the road. By becoming familiar with your pet’s potential disease signs, you will be more likely to recognize them early, and schedule your pet’s appointment right away.

Depending on your pet’s genetic breed testing results, you may be able to adjust your pet’s lifestyle to reduce disease potential and severity. The changes may be as simple as administering a daily supplement, introducing a prescription diet, boosting their immune system, or starting a weight-management plan or exercise routine.

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04 Ancestry matters

Understanding your pet’s family tree

While purebred pets come with well-recognized, breed-related health risks, many dogs’ and cats’ heritage is unknown, with no specific breed traits. For those pets, genetic testing offers an added bonus—breed analysis.

Learning your pet’s genetic background is a fun way to discover their unique mix, and become familiar with their vital health and behavior information, such as:

• Hereditary health risks — By learning your pet’s parentage, our veterinarians can determine how to best monitor your pet’s health, including annual testing to monitor for early changes.
• Temperament — Your pet’s breed DNA can explain some instinctive behaviors, such as chasing prey, herding, and guarding.
• Physical traits — Your pet’s genetic information can help our Dr. Treat veterinarians predict their adult size, life span, and more.

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05 Good news

Better outcomes, healthier pets

While you do not want to learn your pet is ill or predisposed to a serious illness, knowing their genetic predisposition for disease as early as possible in your pet’s life keeps health care conversations optimistic. Remember, early diagnosis can turn a once-poor prognosis to a successful—potentially curative—outcome. With genetic breed testing results, your Dr. Treat veterinary professional can tailor your beloved companion’s treatment plan to be effective today, tomorrow, and at all your pet’s future appointments.

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Genetic breed testing—the key to your pet’s personalized care

Our Dr. Treat team believes in proactively maintaining your pet’s health—and we start by getting to know them at a heartfelt level. Beyond their species and breed, your pet is a unique individual with a one-of-a-kind predisposition and specific health care needs. Your pet’s genetic breed testing results give us the key to understanding exactly what makes your pet who they are, so we can fulfill their health care needs by providing our revolutionary veterinary care.Your pet is one of a kind, and we honor their unique genetic makeup by customizing their health care plan. By enrolling your pet in a Dr. Treat One membership, you will discover that our veterinarians are a breed apart. To learn about our Dr. Treat One™ membership and benefits, visit our website, and become a member today.

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