Posted by VP Editor on Monday, June 13th, 2016 in General
Remembering Your Deceased Pet Pet Memorial Day deals with an issue that as pet parents we all know is coming. We all dread it just the same. At some point our beloved four legged companion is going to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I hate to even think about it because thinking about it makes it […]
Posted by VP Editor on Monday, June 6th, 2016 in General
What Are You Doing For Pet Appreciation Week? Pet Appreciation Week is the first full week of June (June 5th till June 11th). While we always love and appreciate our pets, here are some ideas to pamper your pet and give them some extra love and attention this week: Homemade Pet Treats What’s better than […]
Posted by VP Editor on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 in Cloning, General, Genetic Preservation, Pet cloning
Frequently Asked Pet Cloning and GP Questions We hear from many pet owners every day with questions about pet genetic preservation and cloning. Nearly every conversation we have starts with the owner saying “I’ve got an unusual question for you,” which isn’t a surprising preface for the questions we hear because pet genetic preservation and […]
Posted by VP Editor on Monday, May 23rd, 2016 in Genetic Preservation
An Intro to Pet Genetic Preservation Pet Genetic Preservation (GP) is the storing of an individual pet’s genetic material for later use. This is typically accomplished by freezing tissue, individual cells or germ plasma in liquid nitrogen (-186oC). Once stored in liquid nitrogen the sample will remain viable and can be stored indefinitely. At ViaGen Pets […]
Posted by VP Editor on Monday, May 16th, 2016 in Cloning, Genetic Preservation
What Role Do Vets Play in Pet Genetic Preservation and Cloning? Ok, you’ve done the hard part. You’ve thought of your future after your pet passes. Preserving your pet’s genes opens a new window for extending your relationship with your beloved pet. Now what? What’s the next step? Let’s walk through the detailed steps of […]