Using a kit from Neogen, cheek cells are collected in an easy and non-invasive way using a cytology swab.  The best time to collect a sample is at one of the first puppy exams. 

Prior to mailing the samples, go online to link the kit barcode to the patient.  Samples can be mailed in the original box via USPS, postage is pre-paid.

Results are returned via e-mail within 2-3 weeks after the sample arrives at the lab.  Review the report and discuss findings and follow-up recommendations with clients at the next puppy visit.

Order Canine Igenity Wellness kits from Neogen to have on-hand for new puppy exam visits.  Sample collection using a cytology swab with a brush on the end is quick and easy and can be done in the exam room.  Don’t forget to go online to link the sample to the patient prior to mailing samples back to the lab.

As the field of canine genomics grows, veterinarians and geneticists will continue to identify and investigate how genetics influences canine health and wellness.  Igenity Canine Wellness predicts a portion of the heritable component of disease.  While we do not yet know all of the genetic factors – or their specific interactions with the environment and lifestyle – this technology is rapidly advancing. We are very optimistic about the future of this science, based on our experiences with other species and the overall technology trends we see in the world around us.