The holidays are a hectic time of year. There’s a lot of added hustle and bustle as family and friends gather to celebrate the season, and your dog’s regular routine may be impossible to keep. Just like people, dogs react …
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Bundle up, pet lovers! This holiday season, we’re partnering with Whistle Labs—the world’s leader in pet health and location tracking—to offer a special product bundle that every pet parent is sure to love. We’re pairing our WISDOM PANEL™ Health test …
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Genetic testing in dogs and cats has opened the door on a new era of personalized patient care that accounts for the individual’s own genetic makeup. By learning about our patient’s genetics, both for breed ancestry and specific disease-causing mutations, …
People are drawn to dogs for different reasons. Some look for dogs with playful, goofy personalities. Others love a cuddly couch potato, or an active running buddy. There is such diversity within the dog species—in size, appearance and personality—that we’re …
The dog is an incredibly diverse species – from a two pound Chihuahua to a 200 pound Mastiff, there are hundreds of different breeds recognized worldwide. All of these dogs relate back to a common origin when they evolved from …
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If we know our audience, we don’t have to convince you of all the compelling reasons to have a pet. Pets are adorable (always) and cuddly (sometimes). They make us laugh. They keep us active. They have been shown to …
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. According to the ASPCA, a dog arrives at a shelter every 10 seconds of every day. That adds up to millions of dogs each year that find themselves in need of a home. Often, …
Runny nose. Itchy eyes. Coughing or wheezing. Skin rash. If you suffer from allergies, you know the symptoms are nothing to sneeze at. So, what is a dog-loving person to do if the cause of their allergies is a furry …
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Summer is over and the kids are firmly back in their school routines. Why not take a cue from the teachers in their classrooms and use this time of year to recommit to teaching our dogs obedience commands and canine …
The mission of WISDOM HEALTH™ veterinary science and research is to facilitate responsible pet care by enhancing the well-being and relationship between pets, pet owners, breeders, shelters and veterinarians through valuable insights into pets as individuals. Through the genetic testing of dogs and cats we aim to make advances in science towards a better world for all pets so their owners can love them longer.
