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Let Wisdom Panel 3.0 Teach You About Your Dog

When we brought Balty into our family, we took him in not knowing much about him other than what his former owners could tell us. We know that he was adopted from our local humane society when he was about 8 months old. We know that he is a mixed breed dog and is labeled a pit bull because he is part American Staffordshire Terrier. Thanks to a recent vet visit, we have also learned that Balty is also part boxer.

Even with the information we have, I would love to know more about him to ensure that we are providing him with the best care that we can. Of course, I wouldn’t know the first thing about where to look and then, BAM! I was introduced to Wisdom Panel® 3.0.

What is Wisdom Panel 3.o?

Wisdom Panel® 3.0 is the next evolution of the canine DNA test from industry leader, Mars Veterinary, which features the potentially life-saving Multi-Drug Resistance 1 (MDR1) genetic mutation screening.

Wisdom Panel 3.0 covers 250+ breeds, types and varieties including all those recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and can be run for mixed-breed, designer, or purebred dogs and provides ancestry information back to the great-grandparent level.

What Are the Benefits of Dog DNA Testing?

Having DNA testing on your dog can be beneficial because it will let you know if they are sensitive to any drugs, help you formulate a tailor-made training program that allows you to work with their natural instincts as well as better understand their behavior characteristics.

DNA testing can also help you put together a nutrition plan for your dog, what health concerns to be on the lookout for, as well as help determine what size your dog might be as an adult.

Testing Is Easy 

If you are concerned about putting your dog through an array of tests, you have nothing to worry about. With Wisdom Panel 3.0, just follow the instructions that come in your kit. Really, it’s a simple process of opening the swab within the container, collecting cells of the inner surface of your dogs cheek and gums, letting the swabs dry for about 5 minutes, activating your kid, packing up, and shipping out. From there, just wait for the results.

Purchase Wisdom Panel 3.0

You can purchase your own testing kit online for just $89.99. You can have your dog tested at a Wisdom Panel event for the discounted price of $39.99 or take one home from an event for $49.99.

Wisdom Panel will be at the following events to share more information about Wisdom Panel® 3.0 and educate on the benefits of Canine DNA testing:

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Get to Know Purina ProPlan® SAVOR® Shredded Blend #SavorShreddedBlend

Over the last few months, we have been adjusting to having Balty, this giant dog, in our house. Going from having a 16-pound dog to one that weighs in at 80-pounds is a huge change.

Since he has joined our family, we have been spending a lot of time getting to know him and what he likes. We have discovered that when it comes to eating, he likes to eat, and will eat just about anything but the downside of that is he gets super gassy and his tummy doesn’t seem to happy.

During a recent chat with a neighbor with a breed similar to Balty, he recommended trying out the Purina Pro Plan® SAVOR® Shredded Blend. Needless to say, I’ve been doing some research and that is why I am here with this post.

What is Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend?

Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend formulas feature a combination of crunchy kibble and tender shredded pieces for a taste and texture dogs love.  With Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend, the #1 ingredient is always real chicken, beef, lamb, or salmon so your furry friend not only gets the nutrition they need but also a taste they will love.

Variety of Flavors and Products

Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend is available in a variety of blends so you are sure to find one that is the perfect fit for your dog.

In addition to these flavors, the SAVOR line also includes a variety of wet and dry foods, meal additives, and treats. 

So far we have introduced Balty to the wet canned foods however we will be adding the Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Weight Management adult dog food to the mix soon since Balty has packed on some extra pounds since he moved into our home (he and Joey are the BEST of friends at dinner time).

Balty even made a trip to PetSmart with Alex to get some new food!

Sorry for the blurry picture, Balty was a little excited in the store!

Introduce Your Dog to Purina Pro Plan SAVOR 

You can find the Purina Pro Plan SAVOR line of products at your local PetSmart.

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