01227 502962Dog Inherited Disease Tests offered at EasyDNA
EasyDNA provides a selection of canine inherited disease DNA tests designed to help identify potential genetic risks for conditions such as Degenerative Myelopathy and other hereditary disorders.
Below you will find information on our full range of dog inherited disease DNA testing options.
Why is the dog inherited disease test important?
Certain dog breeds are known to be prone to particular hereditary conditions that can affect their quality of life. EasyDNA offers dog inherited disease testing a reliable and accurate DNA test that will establish the genetic susceptibility of your dog to a given disease. Chief among the interests of dog breeders is that their litters are genetically disease free. The results of our test will establish clearly whether your dog is a carrier, affected or clear of the disease. Our canine disease testing service starts from just £55. Results are ready and sent by email in 10 working days from receipt of samples at the laboratory.
As a dog breeder, you need to make responsible decisions. Any dog lover or breeder clearly wishes the best possible health and happiness for their dog. However, the scope of the test goes even further. It is the responsibility of a breeder to provide dogs that are healthy and disease-free. Certain dog breeds are known to sometimes be carriers or even affected by certain disease-causing genes, more so than other breeds.
Labrador Retrievers can be affected by Centronuclear Myopathy, while Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK) is known to sometimes affect West Highland Terriers and Basenjis. As a breeder, you can market your dogs as being disease free, guaranteeing their health with the results of our dog inherited disease test. By knowing which dogs are carriers or affected by a certain genetic disease, a breeder can exclude that dog from mating, thereby creating a healthier gene pool.
How Are DNA Samples Collected for the Dog Inherited Disease Test?
Samples for the testing of inherited dog diseases can be collected using the kit we provide. Our kit contains oral swabs, which need to be rubbed inside the mouth for around 1 minute. Most dogs will have no issues with this process but for more restless dogs, you may have to hold the dog’s head firmly in order to get the swab inside the mouth.
What Will the Dog Inherited Disease Testing Results Tell Me?
Results will show the genotype for the dog/ dogs tested. For each dog disease tested for, the genotype can display any of the following:
- Clear (those having 2 copies of the normal allele and appear to be normal).
- Carrier (those having 1 copy of the normal allele and 1 copy of the mutation and most appear to be normal).
- At risk (those having 2 copies of the mutation and will likely show clinical signs.)
What are the most common inherited diseases in dogs according to their breed?
Different dog breeds are predisposed to different inherited diseases due to their genetic background. Some of the most common inherited conditions include:
| Disease | Symptoms | Dog Breed |
| Uric Acid DNA Test (Hyperuricosuria) | Hyperuricosuria, or elevated uric acid level in the urine, is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by the formation of bladder stones and occasional kidney stones. | All Dog Breeds |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DM is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord, characterized by muscle weakness in the hind limbs eventually leading to paraplegia. | All Dog Breeds |
| Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) | Dogs clinically affected by Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) will often begin to exhibit leg weakness followed by a complete collapse after just 5 to 15 minutes of strenuous activity. | Any dog but Labrador Retrievers at high risk |
| Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1) | MDR1 affected dogs are at risk of developing neurologic symptoms from several common drugs. | Check List |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd) | PRA-prcd is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease. Degeneration of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells of the retina of PRA-prcd affected dogs usually occurs 3 to 5 years of age or later. | Check List |
| Dog von Willebrand Disease Test | von Willebrand Disease Type 1 (vWD1) is the most common genetic bleeding disease among dogs, which causes excessive bleeding after injury, trauma, or surgical procedures. | Check List |
Other Canine DNA Tests at EasyDNA
Do you want to discover more about your canine friend? EasyDNA offers other dog DNA testing services such as Dog Allergy testing which can help improve your dog’s life.
Dog Parentage Testing 