Accredited laboratory screening

Veterinary DNA Testing for Dogs — Clinical Genetic Screening Canada

Veterinary DNA testing gives clinics a way to offer genetic health screening as part of routine or preventive care, using the same accredited lab technology behind DogDNATest.ca's consumer kits. Canadian veterinary clinics can integrate breed, health and biological age testing into wellness visits, giving clients data-driven screening results alongside a clinical exam.

200+ Inherited health markers available
350+ Breed reference database
Bulk kits Clinic ordering available
Genetics within preventive care

How Clinics Use DNA Testing

Genetic screening can be introduced during routine appointments, pre-breeding consultations or long-term care planning. Clinics can review current guidance on whether veterinarians can recommend dog DNA tests before adding testing to client workflows.

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Wellness Visit Add-On

Offer genetic health, breed or biological age testing alongside a physical examination and routine preventive-care discussion.

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Breed-Linked Risk Planning

Use ancestry and inherited-marker results as additional context when discussing monitoring or follow-up diagnostics.

Veterinarian gently examining a happy dog during a wellness visit
A clinic-friendly workflow

From Wellness Visit to Genetic Screening Report

Collection is non-invasive for most tests, while results provide structured genetic information that can be considered alongside the dog's clinical history and physical examination.

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Select the Appropriate Panel

Choose breed, inherited health or biological age testing based on the client's clinical question.

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Collect the Sample

Collect the required sample during the appointment or provide the client with at-home instructions.

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Review the Dashboard

Discuss important findings alongside the dog's symptoms, history and existing diagnostic information.

Core clinic testing options

Testing Options for Clinics

Clinics can select testing according to the client's main question: inherited health, breed ancestry or biological aging.

Breed Ancestry

Dog Breed Test — 350+ Breeds

Identify breed composition and provide breed-linked trait and health context for mixed or uncertain ancestry.

350+ breed reference database
Percentage ancestry breakdown
Breed-linked clinical context
View the Dog Breed Test
Wellness Aging

Dog Biological Age Test

Measure biological aging through DNA methylation to add a wellness-focused aging metric to senior or preventive care.

DNA methylation analysis
Biological versus chronological age
Senior wellness planning context
View the Biological Age Test
Illustrative clinical report

Results Designed for a Better Care Conversation

Reports from DogDNATest.ca organize genetic findings so clinic teams can quickly identify results that may justify monitoring, client education or additional diagnostic work.

Genetic Health Overview Review ready
Clear markers Reviewed
Carrier findings Discuss breeding
At-risk findings Clinical follow-up
Report purpose Screening context
Veterinary professional reviewing results with a dog owner
Friendly veterinarian spending time with a calm dog
Built for Canadian clinic workflows

Clinic Partnerships and Bulk Kit Ordering

Partnership planning can help clinics maintain appropriate kit inventory, explain collection consistently and integrate results into follow-up appointments.

Bulk kit ordering for clinic inventory
CAD pricing for Canadian practices
Prepaid domestic sample shipping
Canadian-based customer support
Add genetics to preventive care

Give Clients More Data for Better Veterinary Conversations

Browse available testing kits or compare leading Canadian dog DNA tests while planning how genetic screening can fit into your clinic's wellness workflow.

Genetic testing is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Review the medical disclaimer before using results in clinical decision-making.

Common clinic questions

People Also Ask

Visit the Dog DNA Test FAQ

Yes. Clinics can integrate DNA testing kits into wellness visits and use results to guide preventive care conversations.

No. It is a screening tool meant to complement, not replace, clinical exams and diagnostic testing.

Contact our support team to discuss clinic partnership and bulk kit ordering.

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