Here at Wagtopia, we want the best for your four-legged friends. Show your appreciation for having your dog in your life by making sure you are aware of any allergies or genetic diseases your furry friend might have. A DNA dog test can help you feed your dog appropriate nutrient-rich food to make sure your best friend stays healthy and strong, so it can accompany you on those long walks, runs, and all the other adventures that make life fun.

Wagtopia carries the best dog DNA kits and allergy testing for dogs. The best DNA dog test kits offer a range of genetic services for veterinarians and dog parents, that include screening for genetic diseases, allergies, personalized health risk analysis and breed identification tests to ensure your pet is being treated as the unique individual that they are.

FAQ

How much does it cost to get an allergy test for a dog?

Allergy testing for dogs and DNA dog tests range from $68.99 and up to $107.99 depending on the type of DNA kit you’re looking for. At Wagtopia we carry a variety of the best DNA dog test kits that offer a range of genetic services that include screening for genetic diseases, allergies, personalized health risk analysis and breed identification tests to ensure your pet is being treated as the unique individual that they are.

What is the most common allergy in dogs?

The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy products, beef, lamb, chicken, chicken eggs, soy or gluten (from wheat).

In a pet with an allergy, the immune system overreacts and produces antibodies to substances that it would normally tolerate. In an allergic reaction to a food, antibodies are produced against some part of the food, usually a protein or complex carbohydrate. Since antibody production is required for an allergy to develop, food sensitivities usually manifest after prolonged exposure to one brand, type, or form of food.

Are dog allergy test kits accurate?

There are a number of laboratories offering blood allergy testing for dogs, and skin testing, each of which uses different techniques to perform the tests. Home tests typically are conducted using a cotton mouth swab with which to gather a sample for testing. Overall, tests are able to pinpoint the allergy in about 75% of dogs and cats. It is important to understand that no allergy test is perfect, and that some pets, even those with severe itchiness, are negative on these tests.

How do you test what breed your dog is?

If your furry friend’s parentage is a mystery to you, a dog DNA test kit could reveal its ancestry. These tests use your dog’s saliva –and the thousands of DNA markers that are in it, to tell you which breeds make up its ancestry.

The best DNA dog tests have extensive databases that cover most dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, as well as some street dogs and the gray wolf. Results include a report on all of the breeds found in your dog's DNA by percentage and a custom results certificate. This test is easy, painless and takes less than 2 minutes with results that have 99.97% accuracy and arrive within 2 weeks time.