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Disorder

Snub-Nosed Dogs, BOAS, and RFGS

Learn about the genetics behind snub-nosed dogs and their relationship to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), how it’s diagnosed, and how you can help. 
Russell terrier itching
Disorder

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs: A Breeder’s Guide

Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a lifelong allergic skin condition in dogs that causes itching, damaged skin, and infections. Learn what it is, about Wisdom's exciting new genetic discovery, how it’s diagnosed, and what can be...
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Disorder

Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs: What Breeders Need to Know

Learn about canine kidney dysplasia, what is thought to cause it, how it’s diagnosed, and what breeders should look out for, and how it’s treated. 
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Cat

Common Genetic Conditions in Pedigreed and Household Cats

Learn about genetic diseases commonly seen in pedigreed and household cats and what you can do to be proactive about your cat's health.
Scientific Research and Update to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Reporting
Cat

Scientific Research and Update to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Reporting

Read about Wisdom's and the Feline HCM working group’s findings on Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and our subsequent update to HCM mode of inheritance in Wisdom Breeder reports. 
Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting
Disorder

Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting

Based on the findings of recent scientific publications, we are updating the mode of inheritance of von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD) Type I in Wisdom Breeder reports. 
Old Labrador in dog bed
Disorder

Canine Osteoarthritis: What Breeders Need to Know

Canine osteoarthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain in dogs. Learn about the disease, and what you as a breeder can do to identify, prevent or treat it. 
DNA nucleic acid markers in a test tube
Disorder

Direct vs. Linked Marker Tests

Not all genetic tests use the same kind of DNA marker tests. Some directly measure the causative mutation, some don’t. Some use AI or machine learning, some are traditionally determined. Read on to learn about...
Interpreting Disorder Results & What to Do with Carriers
Disorder

Interpreting Disorder Results & What to Do with Carriers

Learn how to correctly interpret disorder findings for your dog, and what to know if you receive a carrier or ‘at risk’ result