EP 45: The Epigenetic Pawprint: Understanding Dog Behavior and Aging with Dr. Matteo Pellegrini

Now here's a fascinating discussion on how we can test our dogs' DNA to determine things like age, breed, predisposition of different diseases and even certain behavioral traits.  And these simple tests can be done from the comfort of your own home.  Dr. Judy welcomes Dr. Matteo Pellegrini, a biophysicist and Founder of ProsperK9 and shares more about the difference between epigenetics and genetics, DNA methylation and what it can tell us about a dog, how that is measured and the future of genetic and epigenetic testing.  There are so many wonderful applications to this testing.  Learn more by listening in! URL http://pellegrini.mcdb.ucla.edu https://prosperk9.com/ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1: An Integrative Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care for Dogs Are you looking for the ultimate one stop resource for canine hospice and palliative care? Then you need to check out our recent course, An Integrative Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care for Dogs. There are three versions to this course that also include live meetings and a certification option. These informative courses are led by Dr Judy Morgan and Michele Allen, two experts in dog hospice. Dr Judy covers the integrative veterinary medicine aspect of hospice and tackles the real life experiences and care expertise. The combination of these two skill sets has created the best online course for knowledge on dog hospice. As a thank you to our podcast listeners use code PODCAST45 for 20% off any of these hospice related courses found only on DrJudyU.com   PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2:  Do you have a senior dog in your family? Why not help to support their physical and mental well being by giving them 100% natural Dr Judy's Senior Formula? Recommended for all breeds to support healthy joints, cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and it helps to reduce the negative effects of stress. For optimum health, order yours today on DrJudyMorgan.com and save 10% off with code PODCAST45