About Our Products
At what age can I collect a swab sample from my animal? If puppy/kitten will I need to do it again later in life?
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How long can I expect to wait for my results?
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How is Orivet different from other dog DNA tests?
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How does the genetic testing process work?
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How do I know that my pet’s results are accurate?
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Does the test provide proof of parentage?
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Can mixed breed dogs have the MDR1 mutation?
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What heartworm prevention products can I use if my dog has the MDR1 mutation?
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What if I have more questions about my results?
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Do Orivet test results reveal which parent is the mother and which is the father?
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Do you share the results with anyone else?
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How do I use my Orivet kit to test my dog's DNA?
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Do the Orivet tests measure the purity of my purebred dog?
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Can the Orivet tests estimate my dog's age?
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Can I have all my pets under one account?
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How will my pet's results be delivered to me?
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Why can it take so long to process my dog's sample?
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Sample Collection Questions
How do I activate my dog's sample?
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Does weather or temperature extremes affect the quality of the swabs in transit?
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My pet won’t allow me to swab their cheek, what should I do?
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One of the swabs was damaged, are all swabs for my test?
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My dog just died. Can I still do a Orivet test?
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How long can I leave the swabs out before they become unusable?
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What if I have more than one dog in my home?
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How do I air-dry the swabs without contaminating them?
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How do I collect a good DNA sample from my dog's cheek?
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How long after my dog has eaten and/or drank can I swab them?
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How will I know if I have enough DNA on my swabs?
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The Orivet Personalized LifePlansTM
What are the main benefits of Orivet’s life plans?
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What Can a pet receive an Orivet LifePlan without undergoing genetic testing?
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Working & Collaborating with Orivet
Is Orivet interested in working with veterinarians?
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How do I get access to collection kits?
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Is there any paperwork I need to submit with the sample?
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Do you work with a person’s existing veterinarian?
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Do you work with veterinarians who are not clients or partners with Orivet?
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Are there any bulk discounts or wholesale pricing for shelters, veterinarians, breeders, or club/organization?
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I am a breeder or breed group interested in learning more about what Orivet can do for me and my breed. How can I get more information?
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I am a researcher interested in collaborating with Orivet on a study. How can I learn more about how to do so?
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Breed Related Questions
Which breeds are detected by the Orivet tests?
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Does Orivet test for ``Pit bull``?
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Does Orivet test for wolf or coyote?
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Can Orivet identify the breeds in a dog that was born outside the U.S.?
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Can regulatory/animal control officials use the Orivet test to determine whether breeds are legislated or banned in a particular community?
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What would happen if a dog has a breed not presently covered by the Orivet database?
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Genetic Science Related Questions
How does Orivet analyze DNA data to make a final breed determination?
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What happens to my dog's sample at the laboratory?
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What disease screening is available in the Orivet tests?
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My dog has a positive disease test results what should I do?
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My dog disease test is reported as a Carrier, what does that mean?
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What if I find out my dog has a genetic disease?
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I'm looking at the traits page and it says my dog is carrying a trait that I don't see in them.
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Who We Are
What is ORIVET?
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Is Orivet's testing run in an FDA or otherwise accredited facility?
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What Scientific Organizations are Orivet Members of?
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