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Genetic (DNA) Testing

Genetic testing analyzes a pet's DNA for selected inherited information.

Genetic testing analyzes a pet's DNA for selected inherited information. What a result can establish depends on the specific test performed.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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