As I write this my pup, Tabor, is cuddled up next to me on the couch. It’s so wild to think that this dog who was scared of everything and everyone is now such a brave adventurer and excellent cuddle buddy…
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It’s been a little over a year now since we rescued her and even though we were told she was saved from a puppy mill we know relatively little about her background or the breeding practices of the place she was rescued from.
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In Oct I partnered with
@wisdompanel to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog month and as part of that partnership, we got to test out the
#WisdomPanel 4.0 for ourselves and find out a bit more about Tabor’s genetic story.
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According to her results, she is 75% Mini American Shepherd (also known as mini Aussie) and 25% Australian Shepherd but the most impactful thing we learned was that she is positive for the MDR1 gene mutation! Dogs that have the MDR1 mutation may potentially have harmful reactions to commonly used medications, so informing Tabor’s veterinarian about this information is really important. They can identify appropriate medications to use that will not have these side effects so we’re able to keep Tabor safe and healthy.
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Adopting from a shelter is INCREDIBLY rewarding but not knowing your dog’s history can feel a bit disempowering. Learning more about Tabor’s genetics has made me feel like I have more tools than ever to be the dog mama she deserves and I’m looking forward to as many years of adventures together as possible!
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If you are curious about learning more about your dog’s genetics check out
@wisdompanel! For the holidays, use the code HOLIDAYS2019 for $20 off 4.0/Health products. And for those of you who have run your dog’s genetics before, what surprises did you have??
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