Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Domestic Cats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Lyons, Leslie A & Buckley, Reuben M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
The era of precision/genomic medicine has arrived, including its application within veterinary medicine for the health care of companion animals. The plummeting costs of assaying large groups of genetic tests into one panel has led many laboratories offering direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing for animals, including cats. However, proper education of the consumer and the veterinarian is lacking, causing a significant lack of genetic counseling pertaining to the results of the genetic tests. This article addresses the current state of DTC testing in domestic cats and the implications for veterinary care.
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