Last Updated: July 2025
Orivet Genetic Pet Care is a specialized laboratory based in Victoria, Australia that primarily offers genetics services directly to breeders and veterinarians. Fortunately, you can also access Orivet’s testing capabilities directly by purchasing the Orivet Dog DNA, Breed Identification and Health Test Kits, which will screen your puppy for over 200 medical conditions and traits. Orivet also includes a personalized LifePlan™ that you and your veterinarian can follow for your pet’s care.
The testing process is simple: swab your dog’s cheek to collect DNA. Send the sample off to the lab and wait for the results to come in. This test can tell you about your dog's breed background, as well as which genetic diseases he or she may be predisposed to. Knowing more about your pet's genetic makeup can help you make informed decisions about how to approach hour dog's exercise, training, and healthcare regimen to help ensure a long and healthy life.
Visit SiteIn your kit, you will receive a set of sterile swabs that you will use to collect a sample of your dog's DNA. You will also receive a brochure with instructions to activate your kit online and take the sample. Finally, your kit will contain a pre-paid and self-addressed envelope that you will use to send the sample to the lab.
It's important to note that Orivet offers multiple test kits, including the Dog Breed Identification Test, Breed Identification & Life Plan, Dog DNA Health Screen & Life Plan and Genopet 5.0. The breed identification tests will report on the breeds that make up your dog, the percentage levels of each breed, weight prediction, dog’s personality and behavior, breed specific games, and basic health information and nutritional suggestions. The more comprehensive tests such as the Dog DNA Health Screen & Life Plan and the Genopet 5.0 will offer a more in-depth look at over 200 medical conditions and traits in one test with a personalized Life Plan for a customized wellness plan for your pet. The Genopet 5.0 in particular is the ultimate mixed-breed DNA test combination – the test will determine your dog’s breed make up, provide a personalized wellness plan based on the breeds, and will screen for all available heritable diseases and traits.
Both the Genopet 5.0 and the Dog Breed Identification kits trace your dog's lineage back three generations.
The Genopet 5.0 and the Dog DNA Health Screen kits test for over 200 genetic diseases and traits. The company does add a disclaimer that they need to know which breeds make up your dog if you choose the Dog DNA Health Screen test. If you don't know the exact breed background of your dog, you'll have to make use of the Dog Breed Identification test first. It would be more sensible to get the Geno Pet 5.0 kit if you don't know your dog's breed background but want to have them screened for genetic diseases or mutations.
The test will tell you which genetic diseases your dog is free from, which they are carriers for, and whether they are at risk of developing certain genetic diseases. Knowing which medical conditions your dog is predisposed to can give you a better idea of how to adapt your dog's exercise and healthcare routines in order to help prevent the onset of those conditions.
There is a long list of physical traits these tests can pick up on. The results can reveal information about your dog's coat color, texture, and length, or other physical characteristics such as the shape of their skull.
Orivet is one of the few companies that offers a DNA test for cats. Although they don't yet have a breed identification DNA test, they do have a test that screens cats for over 40 genetic diseases and traits. However, the test is designed only for purebreds, domestic longhair cats, and domestic shorthair cats.
The process of having your dog's DNA tested through Orivet is incredibly simple. You simply remove the sterile swabs from the sleeve (save the sleeve for later) and swirl the swabs in your dog's mouth between their cheek and their gums for 10-15 seconds. Then let the swabs air dry for 10-15 minutes before putting them back into the sleeve. Place the sleeve in the pre-paid self-addressed envelope provided and mail it to the lab. Remember to activate your kit online before mailing your sample.
You can keep track of the status of your kit online and your results should be in after around three weeks.
Orivet has a comparatively large database of breeds, genetic diseases and traits, which increases the accuracy of test result. The quality of the DNA sample also affects results accuracy, so make sure to follow the sample collection guidelines correctly.
Here are the DNA tests currently available for pet owners:
GENOPET 5.0 ($169.95)
DOG DNA HEALTH SCREEN ($159.95)
DOG BREED IDENTIFICATION ($99.95)
CAT DNA HEALTH SCREEN ($99.95)
Orivet also has an extensive list of DNA tests available for breeders and veterinarians. They have breed-specific screening and offer a sort of mix-and-match of tests for specific genetic diseases or mutations.
You can order these test kits directly from the Orivet website.
Orivet Genetic is a leading genetic testing organization based in Victoria, Australia that offers genetics testing services directly to breeders and veterinarians and also makes DNA test kits available to dog parents worldwide. Orivet has developed internationally recognized standards and programs for dog breed clubs and associations. The company’s mission is to protect the health of dogs around the world with personalized, breed-specific care based on scientific research.
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