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...
British Shorthair mother and kitten drinking
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. 
Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) in the jungle
Cat

Leopard cats and domestics: the rise and fall of cats in China

Researchers in Beijing have shown that the first domesticated felines in China were not domestic cats, but leopard cats, by several thousand years. Read to learn more about the rise and fall of cats in...
Light copper British Shorthair Cat Lying on Sofa
Cat

Sunshine, Copper, and Flaxen Gold: CORIN in Cats

Wideband coat types are now know to be strongly influenced by the CORIN gene, with newly discovered variants called sunshine, extreme sunshine, and copper already discovered. Read more to learn about this active area of...
Boston terrier nose close-up
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. 
Siberian Husky standing in a meadow
Eye conditions

Hereditary Cataracts Discovery in Northern Dog Breeds

One of the first known genetic variants associated with cataracts in dogs was discovered in part by Wisdom Panel™ scientists. CPT1A occurs in specific northern breeds of dog, and is implicated in cataract formation. Learn...
Russell terrier itching
Allergy

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...
Stylized kidney model
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. 
Woman on her phone while holding her dog
Dog

Dog Breeding Tips for Beginners: Building a Foundation for Success

As a beginner breeder, you’re stepping into a role that blends science, passion, and a deep love for dogs. Read this guide to for some practical advice on how to begin.