Don’t take the health or DNA test results as absolute truth, however. “This can lead to a false sense of security or false alarms,” says veterinarian Amanda Chambers. Forward your results to your veterinarian and always follow up by scheduling a visit to the vet if your pet is marked as a carrier for any genetic disease.
What the Results Can—and Can’t—Tell You
After chatting with Richardson, I’ve found that these are the major areas of limitation with at-home DNA test kits:
Results depend on the size/diversity of the genetic database
Most kits test known markers only—not full genomes
Feline data is less developed
Misinterpretation of results can…
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