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In the case of a mixed-breed dog, your dog has inherited traits from their ancestors just like you did from your family. But, just like you don't look exactly like all of your grandparents, the same is true for your lovable pup. When you combine the DNA from different pure breeds, you create a unique mixed-breed dog like yours. As it can be difficult to identify ancestral breeds solely by visual identification, using your dog's DNA to determine the ancestral breeds is much more accurate. Wisdom Panel will analyze your dog's DNA using a proprietary computer algorithm and an expansive breed database to identify the pure breed(s) present in their recent ancestry back to the great-grandparents. The Wisdom Panel 3.0 screens for the MDR1 genetic mutation in addition to breed ancestry, while Wisdom Panel 4.0 screens for MDR1, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), and traits in addition to breed ancestry. The Wisdom Panel Health test will cover all the same features as the 4.0, and will also test for over 150 disease-causing genetic mutations which can help you create a tailored wellness program to fit their one-of-a-kind needs.

Once the sample has been received at the lab it generally takes two to three weeks for the sample to be tested, the results generated, and the report made available for viewing. You will receive an email notification when your report is ready to be viewed within your account. Please note, due to the online nature of our product, results will be available in your account only and no physical report will be mailed. There is an option to print a summary from within your report.

Yes, Wisdom Panel has used Wisdom Panel to test many dogs more than once and they were able to detect when a second sample from the same dog was submitted. Their quality control data demonstrates that on each of the 1800+ genetic markers analyzed with the Wisdom Panel, the average repeatability is over 99%. Due to subtle differences in the number of markers that are returned from their laboratory in repeat runs of the same dog, there may occasionally be minor variations in the results reported.

Always consult with your veterinarian before administering any medications to your dog. Fortunately, the doses of ivermectin, selamectin, milbemycin, and moxidectin in FDA approved heartworm prevention preparations are low enough to be used safely even in dogs that have two copies of the MDR1 mutation. It is only when these drugs are administered at high doses that dogs with the mutation will develop signs of toxicity. Attempting to use formulations of these drugs approved for use in large animals will increase the risk of overdosing the dog and causing severe toxicity because it is difficult to accurately measure the small doses needed for dogs using these large animal formulations.

Wisdom Health is the world leader in canine genetic testing and has been trusted by over 1.5 million pet parents. They have observed in their long history of testing dogs that the accuracy of a sample can vary depending on the quality of the DNA sample collected from the dog. Because of the potential variation in DNA quality, they are unable to provide a definitive rate of accuracy at this time.

To ensure their tests are as accurate as possible, they focus their research on the following.

Genetic markers: These are the places of variation in a dog's DNA. By studying both the similarities and differences in these markers among different breeds, we're able to determine characteristic signatures. When developing Wisdom Panel tests, they completed over 19 million genetic marker analyses and genotyped over 13,000 dogs. This is important because the careful analysis is necessary to accurately locate the sites of variation that make each breed unique. All of these calculations require a very advanced computer program that can analyze all of this data and identify the breeds in each dog. Today we use over 1,800 markers for testing.

Numbers and types of dogs: Their algorithm compares your dog's DNA to other dogs' DNA. Thus, the more breeds, the better the test.

Validation testing for accuracy: This includes repeated testing of research samples and review by independent, third-party specialists, geneticists, and leading authorities on canine genetics. To ensure proper quality control, USDA-accredited laboratory processes all Wisdom Panel tests.

Quickly inspect your dog's mouth between the cheek and gums for any food debris. To reduce the likelihood of food debris being present, they recommend waiting to swab until at least two hours after your dog eats. Open the swab sleeve and remove the swabs, but avoid touching the bristles. Firmly roll and rotate the swab's bristles against the inside of your dog's cheek. Use your other hand to apply gentle pressure from the outside of your dog's mouth to ensure good contact of the cheek with the swabs. Allow the sample to dry for at least five minutes before putting the swabs back into the sleeve.