Dogs & cats · Tests & diagnosis
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.
References
For learning and care planning. Articles cannot diagnose your pet or replace veterinary advice.