Contributing to the growth of veterinary science

DNA testing is a burgeoning industry. The ability of academics and clinicians to examine the genetic basis of disease, correlations between genes and phenotypes, and the molecular foundation of normal development and physiology has been transformed by the sequencing of the human genome and genomes of several model species. The genomics revolution has extended its benefits to companion animals. The tremendous variety among breeds, characterized in dogs as a result of human-driven selective breeding, is most notable.

In addition to learning new facts about your pet, you will also be contributing to future discoveries: your pet's information will be submitted to existing genetic databases, which will help scientists develop future breakthroughs in veterinary treatment. Modern DNA testing technology, on the other hand, can come back to haunt some dog owners: many cities and housing authorities are beginning to force puppy owners to submit DNA samples as part of the licensing procedure, in order to track down and penalize owners who do not clean up their dogs' feces.