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BASEPAWS GENETIC (DNA) TESTING

We are pleased to announce a new diagnostic capability in our clinic. The Canine Basepaws Baseline test screens for hundreds of genetic mutations associated with disease risk, plus provides a simple breed relativity overview. Examples of clinically relevant genetic conditions included in the test include:

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Drug resistance (MDR1)
Idiopathic/Inherited Epilepsy
von Willebrand disease
Bleeding disorders
Cataracts & retinal degeneration
Polycystic kidney disease
Urolithiasis (bladder stones)

The Feline Basepaws Baseline Breed & Health DNA + Oral Microbiome test identifies 64 genetic markers helping us identify cats at risk for 43 feline diseases and important oral health conditions including:

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Polycystic kidney disease
Retinal degeneration
Progressive retinal atrophy
Pyruvate kinase deficiency of erythrocyte
Periodontal disease†
Tooth resorption†
Feline gingivostomatitis†*

Do you need a payment plan?

We accept CareCredit

Whether it’s a routine checkup or emergency surgery, you shouldn’t have to worry about how to get the best medical care for your pet. That’s why Lake Cumberland Animal Hospital is pleased to accept the CareCredit healthcare credit card. CareCredit lets you say “yes” to recommended treatment for your pet immediately, and pay for it in convenient monthly payments that fit your budget.

CareCredit is the healthcare credit card designed exclusively for healthcare services with special financing options.* With CareCredit, you can use your card for all of your pet’s follow-up care as well as annual exams and vaccines.

You can learn more by visiting www.carecredit.com or clicking on the Care Credit image.

If you are ready to apply, you can submit an application online for your CareCredit card right now.

*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Ask us for details.