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Breeds

Mixed-breed Cats: The fascinating genetics behind their uniqueness

What is a mixed-breed cat? Learn about their life expectancy and curiosities about their colours (tabby, orange, tricolour). Discover which breeds are hidden in their genetics.

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Health

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in dogs and cats: Complete guide to symptoms and prevention.

What is progressive retinal atrophy in dogs and cats? Learn about its symptoms, affected breeds and how to prevent this hereditary blindness with a DNA test.

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Health

Digestive diseases in dogs: Is the BARF diet the solution or a risk?

Is the BARF diet the solution to digestive diseases in dogs? We analyse its pros, cons and why DNA is key for safe nutrition with Koko Genetics.

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Health

Rickets in dogs and cats: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

All about rickets in dogs and cats: causes, symptoms, and treatment. Is it nutritional or genetic? Learn to detect it early and protect their future.

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Breeds

Is a Coyote a Dog? The Truth About Their Kinship and DNA

Does your pet have a wild side? Discover if a DNA test can detect coyote traces in your dog, how ‘coydog’ hybrids work, and what science says about this fascinating genetic cross.

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Curiosities

How to perform a DNA test on your cat?

Practical and engaging guide that explains step-by-step how to perform a feline DNA test easily at home. It combines animal handling tips with science to discover the pet’s health, traits, and family lineage.

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Curiosities

The Enigma of the Tricolour Coat: Why cat coat colour genetics determine that 99.9% are female

The tricolour coat occurs almost exclusively in females because it requires two X chromosomes to combine the orange and black genes through random genetic inactivation.

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Curiosities

What do cat DNA tests reveal?

Cat DNA tests reveal the breed, detect hereditary diseases and explain behaviour through a simple saliva sample. This key information allows anticipating health problems and personalising care to improve your pet’s well-being.

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Breeds

How much wolf DNA do dogs have?

Determining the presence of a wolf component is crucial for you, due to the implications for the animal’s behaviour, legality, and health, providing clues about its biological heritage.

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Curiosities

Why does your pet act like that? The answer lies in its genealogy.

Genetic analysis reveals your pet’s complete past and even allows you to locate their biological family. Understanding this lineage is vital to anticipate health issues and better understand their behaviour.

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Curiosities

Why are Dalmatians born without spots? Their DNA holds the answer

Dalmatians are born completely white, but their spots appear weeks later due to the interaction of the Roaning and Flecking genes. This same genetic makeup is linked to risks of deafness and urinary issues, making a DNA test vital for preventative healthcare.

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Breeds

From Labradors to Poodles: The Genetic Profile of Assistance Dogs

Labrador, Golden or Poodle? Beyond breed, genetics defines the assistance dog. Learn to identify the aptitudes and health required for successful service.

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Curiosities

Are dog DNA tests reliable?

DNA tests allow for high-precision identification of your dog’s family lineage and screen for over 150 hereditary diseases, offering an essential preventative health plan for their well-being and longevity.