CDDY and Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
Cddy/ivdd

CDDY and Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs

Not all gene variants that cause short legs in dogs cause disease risk. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) and Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Risk is an important risk factor for many breeds for herniation of the discs of...
New research - and a new genetic test - for canine atopic dermatitis
Wisdom discovery

New research - and a new genetic test - for canine atopic dermatitis

Introducing a new genetic test for canine atopic dermatitis Wisdom Panel™ has discovered a genetic risk factor for canine atopic dermatitis (cAD), validated in the French Bulldog and Boxer breeds. cAD (or atopy) is an allergic...
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Dog

Verified Samples for Breeders

Does your registry or kennel club require officially verified samples? Some kennel clubs and registries require that DNA testing samples are collected, and verified, by a veterinarian. Learn more about Verification Forms and when they’re...
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Cat

The Origins of the Domestic Cat

Previous research suggested that domestic cats originated in the Near East nearly 10,000 years ago. New genetic evidence has now shown that the origin of cats is much more recent and complex, involving cat worship,...
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Cat

Graceful Aging in Cats

Several factors are known to affect rate of aging in cats, and healthy aging comes with changes. Learn about what’s normal in senior cats to give the best life to your pedigreed felines. 
New Feature: Breeder Access Canine
Breeder advanced

New Feature: Breeder Access Canine

An exclusive new feature is available for Wisdom Panel™ Breeders – the ability to share dog and cat profiles for viewing and use in Advanced applications like Profiling and Parentage.  
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Breeder advanced

New Feature - Breeder Access Feline

An exclusive new feature is available for Wisdom Panel™ Breeders – the ability to share cat profiles for viewing and use in Advanced applications like Profiling and Parentage.
Crazy Cat Vet Conference
Cat

Crazy Cat Vet Conference

Join the Crazy Cat Vet, Dr. Petra Černá, and Wisdom Panel™ speakers Jason Huff, PhD and Casey Knox, DVM for this year’s conference as we and other experts discuss current topics of importance to cat...
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Cat

Life Expectancy in Pedigreed Cats

Learn about the longest and shortest-lived breeds as reported by groups around the world, what impacts life expectancy, and how pedigreed cats compare to household cats. The answers may surprise you.