Canine Genetic Testing Company Opens in Spokane

Hello to all!  I am working with a newly developing canine genetic testing company.  I am very excited about this company as they have already successfully created a human genetic testing company, Signature Genomics.  The goal of this company is to provide the same comprehensive, quality controlled genetic services to dogs as is the standard for humans.  Sadly there is NO regulation of the genetic testing offered to dogs (as I think some people have sadly experienced first hand.)

I could not move to Spokane so I I doing DNA collections and  the new primary contributor to their blog with my first blog now published!

Check out Paw Print Genetic at:

https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/

https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/blog/

 

Martine Huslig, MS, BCGC

Board Certified Genetic Counselor

Contractor, Paw Print Genetics

850 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Suite 200

Spokane, WA 99202

Main: (509) 483-5950

Direct: (858) 442-3791

mhuslig@pawprintgenetics.com

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