Genetic Preservation
Preserving Your Pet’s Genetics After Their Passing
At Peaceful Veterinary Care, we understand that saying goodbye to a beloved pet can be one of the most difficult experiences a family faces. For families interested in preserving their pet’s genetics, Peaceful Veterinary Care is proud to be a ViaGen Pets veterinary provider. We offer post-mortem tissue collection for families who wish to explore genetic preservation and potential future cloning through ViaGen Pets. This service allows families to preserve the possibility of cloning after their pet has passed.
What Does Peaceful Veterinary Care Do?
As a ViaGen Pets veterinary provider, Peaceful Veterinary Care's role is to provide the veterinary portion of the process:
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Perform post-mortem tissue collection
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Follow ViaGen Pets' collection requirements
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Properly prepare samples for submission
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Coordinate the sample transfer according to ViaGen Pets' instructions
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Provide compassionate guidance to families throughout the process
ViaGen Pets is responsible for the laboratory portion of the process, including cell culture, cryopreservation, genetic preservation, and any future cloning services. For questions regarding cloning eligibility, laboratory results, pricing, timelines, or the cloning process itself, families should speak directly with ViaGen Pets.
Genetic Preservation
Preserving your pet’s genetics for the future. A post-mortem tissue sample is collected and sent to ViaGen Pets to begin the genetic preservation process.
Laboratory Cell Culture
Turning tissue into viable cells. ViaGen Pets cultures cells from your pet’s tissue sample and, if successful, cryopreserves those cells for potential future cloning.
Cloning
Creating a genetic twin. If you choose to proceed, ViaGen Pets uses a preserved cell to create a genetic twin of your pet through the cloning process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peaceful Veterinary Care clone pets?
No. Peaceful Veterinary Care provides post-mortem tissue collection as a ViaGen Pets veterinary provider.
The genetic preservation and cloning processes are performed by ViaGen Pets.
Do you collect samples from living pets?
No. Peaceful Veterinary Care currently provides post-mortem tissue collection only.
Can I decide about cloning later?
Yes. Genetic preservation allows you to preserve the option to pursue cloning without committing to cloning immediately.
What if I am interested but have not scheduled euthanasia yet?
We recommend letting us know as early as possible. Planning ahead gives our team the opportunity to prepare for the post-mortem collection.
What if my pet has already passed?
Contact us immediately. Do not freeze your pet. Refrigeration is recommended while arrangements are being made.
Because timing is important, the sooner you contact us, the better.
Does genetic preservation guarantee that my pet can be cloned?
No. Tissue collection and submission do not guarantee successful cell culture or future cloning. ViaGen Pets determines whether viable cells can be successfully cultured and preserved.
Who should I contact about the cost of cloning?
ViaGen Pets handles genetic preservation and cloning services and can provide current pricing and information about their process.
To learn more or contact ViaGen Pets, please visit their website at https://viagenpets.com/