With the deepening of pet companionship, we pay more and more attention to pet health issues. As a new and advanced pet health technology, pet genetic testing is of great significance to pet health management.
What is pet genetic testing?
Pet genetic testing refers to the identification and research of genetic variations and mutations in DNA through the analysis and detection of pet DNA, so as to understand the pet’s genome information, risks and potential diseases, and provide individuals with personalized medical or health management advice .
Genetic testing allows pet owners to better understand the genetic information of their pets. Such as the pet’s race, breed, gender, coat color, etc., but also can predict the future growth and behavior characteristics of the pet. Pet genetic testing can detect whether pets carry genes for certain genetic diseases, and help pet owners understand whether their pets are at risk of genetic diseases. Through early detection and intervention, genetic diseases in pets can be effectively prevented or treated, and the quality of life of pets can be improved.
How to sample for pet genetic testing?
Before pet genetic testing, it is necessary to collect oral mucosa or blood from pets. There is no difference between taking oral mucosa and blood for the test results, but the sampling method is different. Taking oral mucosa is relatively simple and easy to operate. It can be done at home or in a pet institution. Anyone and anywhere can follow the instructions. Blood collection requires a pet hospital or a professional to do it. It’s not that convenient.
What is the pet genetic testing sampling kit?
The pet genetic test sampling kit is a pet DNA sample collection tool consisting of oral sampling swabs, disposable gloves, sample collection and preservation tubes containing preservation solution, sample return bags, instructions, etc. Pet owners can follow the instructions after sampling , and mail the sample to the testing agency as soon as possible.
MEIDIKE GENE pet genetic testing sampling kit
How to use sampling swab for sampling?
1. Open the pet genetic testing sampling package and take out the sampling swab. Be careful not to touch the swab head to other objects to prevent contamination.
2. Insert the swab head into the inner wall of the pet’s mouth and make full contact, rub the mucous membrane of the inner wall of the pet’s mouth several times with moderate force (avoid touching the teeth and tongue).
3. After the sampling is completed, put the swab into the tube containing the preservation solution, break the swab so that its head falls into the preservation solution, and tighten the cap of the tube.
4. Put the storage tube into the return bag, and mail the sample to the testing agency as soon as possible.
Precautions:
Please do not feed one hour before sampling to ensure that the pet’s mouth is clean. Sampling should be done moderately and avoid touching teeth and tongue.
In fact, sampling swabs have a wide range of applications in the pet diagnostic market, not only for the collection of pet genetic testing samples, but also for pet skin samples, pet PCR nucleic acid testing samples, pet allergen samples, etc. In order to help veterinarians diagnose and formulate corresponding treatment plans.
