SAVE UP TO $50: Dog and cat DNA tests from brands like Embark(opens in a new tab), Wisdom Panel(opens in a new tab), and Basepaws(opens in a new tab) are on sale in honor of National Pet Month.
Our top picks:
If you’re celebrating a fluffy friend this National Pet Month, maybe it’s time to get to know them even better.
Pet DNA tests that offer insights into a dog or cat’s specific breed makeup, potential genetic health conditions, and even nearby relatives are on sale for up to 31% off. That includes a bunch of limited-time discounts on popular brands like Embark and Wisdom Panel from Amazon’s second annual Pet Day sale, a 48-hour savings event that runs through Wednesday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Here’s a rundown of the best deals we’ve spotted:
Dog DNA test deals
Why we like it
An official research partner of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark’s breed + health test kit uses a simple cheek swab to screen for 350 breeds (plus 230,000 genetic markers) and sniff out more than 230 possible health risks, including drug sensitivities. Once you ship off your dog’s sample in the included pre-paid mailer, results will arrive via email in two to four weeks with a breed and family tree breakdown, insights into specific physical traits, and a list of actionable tips if anything looks off health-wise. (It’s not a replacement for regular vet checkups, but it’s a good proactive step to keep tabs on your dog’s long-term health.)
You’ll also receive access to an online relative finder, which can tell you if any of your dog’s long-lost siblings or puppies live nearby — an especially neat feature for rescue dog owners.
This test is an upgrade from Embark’s standard Breed ID kit(opens in a new tab), which only looks at breed composition, and it’s worth the splurge. It typically retails for $199, but Amazon(opens in a new tab) has it on sale for $159 (or $40 off) during its Pet Day event — a discount that’s matched on chewy.com(opens in a new tab) and the Embark website(opens in a new tab) with the coupon code BESTDOG. (You can use that same code to snag a two-pack there for $298, or $100 off.)
More dog DNA test deals
Cat DNA test deals
Why we like it
The Shark Tank-famous Basepaws breed + health cat DNA test relies on a teeth and gum swab to check for 21 different breeds, four breed regions, 25 genetic traits (like coat pattern/length and body size), and 65 health markers associated with 43 feline diseases. It also throws in a free oral health report, which is huge considering 50 to 90 percent of all adult cats suffer from some form of dental disease, and treatment can be expensive. (Again, it’s not an excuse to skip annual vet appointments, but it’s nice to cover your bases.) Your results get emailed to you in four to six weeks.
Amazon(opens in a new tab) has it on sale for $119 during its Pet Day event, but you can get it for $10 cheaper on the Basepaws website(opens in a new tab) if you enter the coupon code CATMOMS at checkout — that’s a total savings of $50, or 31%.
