Genetically Modified Pets

Dr. Bernadine Cruz  on Pet Life Radio

You may be diametrically opposed to genetically modified food.  You would never buy a product that has had its DNA tampered with.  You’re concerned that this reportedly bigger, better, larger, hardier food could affect your health in the long term.  But do you realize that your pet’s DNA has been modified and many of the diseases we see in our cats and dogs is due to these alterations?

To discuss the top genetic diseases that affect our feline and canine companions is my guest Dr. Jerold Bell, a Clinical Associate Professor of Genetics at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and practices at Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT.

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