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UnistelPETS is a South African based company specializing in affordable genetic DNA profiling and testing of hereditary health and trait markers for companion animals and livestock.

16/01/2026

Genetic results can help you manage PSSM before symptoms take control 🐎🧬

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a genetic muscle disorder that affects how horses store and use energy. Genetic testing allows breeders and owners to identify affected and carrier horses early 🔬, tailor nutrition and exercise plans 🥕🏃‍♂️, and make informed breeding decisions 📊🐴. Knowledge doesn’t just prevent setbacks—it supports sounder horses and more sustainable breeding programs.

Easily screen for PSSM1 in your horse for as little as R536.36

For more info, send us a DM or email us: pets@unistelmedical.co.za

14/01/2026

Some dogs have a genetic sensitivity that affects how their bodies handle certain medications — even at standard doses.

This condition, known as MDR1 drug sensitivity, is caused by a mutation that interferes with the brain’s protective barrier.
As a result, specific drugs can build up to toxic levels and cause serious side effects.

A simple DNA test can help your vet choose safer treatment options throughout your dog’s life.
Because informed care is better care!

12/01/2026

Not all genetic conditions are visible — and not all can be prevented.

Many inherited diseases in pets are late-onset or silent, meaning animals may appear healthy for years before symptoms develop. Conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats, certain hereditary eye diseases, or neuromuscular disorders often go unnoticed without genetic insight.

🧬 Genetic testing doesn’t promise prevention.

What is does offer is knowledge:

Earlier monitoring

Better informed veterinary care

Better breeding to reduce prevalence of affected litters

Lifestyle decisions based on risk

The potential for improved quality of life and longevity through management

In genetics, information is a tool — not a cure.
But informed care is always better than surprise diagnosis.

09/01/2026

🧬 Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts (JHC) in Dogs 🐶 for only R 614.62💰

Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts (JHC) is a genetic eye condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy early in life, often before 6 years of age.

JHC is caused by inherited gene mutations that disrupt normal lens transparency. It is most commonly autosomal recessive, meaning dogs can be silent carriers without showing symptoms.

👀 Clinical signs may include:
• Cloudy or opaque eyes
• Reduced vision or blindness
• Bumping into objects
• Light sensitivity

🐕 Breeds commonly affected include:
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Boston Terrier
• French Bulldog
• Australian Shepherd
• Miniature Schnauzer
• American Cocker Spaniel

🧪 Why test?
DNA testing allows breeders and owners to:
✔ Identify carriers before breeding
✔ Prevent affected puppies
✔ Protect long-term breed eye health

Early testing = informed decisions = healthier dogs.

07/01/2026

🧬 Your dog may look like one breed — but their DNA can tell a much deeper story.

Genetic markers allow us to trace ancestral contributions that aren’t always visible in appearance alone. Even after many generations, small segments of DNA can still point to historic breed influences, helping explain traits like size, build, coat type, behaviour, or athletic ability.

🧪 Ancestry testing doesn’t just satisfy curiosity —
it adds context to health risks, behaviour tendencies, and physical traits.

Because every dog carries more history than meets the eye.

05/01/2026

Celebrating National Bird Day 🐦🧬

Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity, resilience, and beauty of birds — from backyard visitors to high-performance racers and conservation-critical species.

Birds remind us that genetics, adaptation, and environment work hand-in-hand to shape traits like navigation, endurance, speed, and survival. Understanding their genetics doesn’t just satisfy curiosity — it plays a vital role in breeding management, conservation, and long-term population sustainability.

Happy National Bird Day to the species that continue to inspire science, flight, and freedom.

02/01/2026

Speed in dogs isn’t controlled by a single “fast gene”.
It’s a multilocus, complex genetic trait, meaning multiple genes — together with training, conditioning, and management — shape performance.

What science shows us:

• A well-studied myostatin (MSTN) mutation in Whippets alters muscle regulation. Dogs carrying one copy are over-represented among elite racers, while two copies can cause extreme muscle hypertrophy.
• Race time in Greyhounds is moderately heritable, confirming that genetics contributes meaningfully to speed — but doesn’t act alone.
• Across sighthound breeds, genomic studies reveal selection on pathways linked to muscle function, circulation, and locomotion, explaining why different breeds converge on similar athletic abilities.

🧬 Genetics sets the potential, but training, welfare, and environment determine how that potential is expressed.

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us! ✨

As we step into a new year, we’re excited for the discoveries, collaborations, and continued learning that lie ahead. Thank you for trusting us with your animals, your data, and your curiosity — we look forward to advancing animal genetics together in the year to come.

Here’s to progress, precision, and passion in 2026 🧬🐾

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s greetings from our lab to you! ✨🎄

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank our clients, colleagues, breeders, vets, and animal lovers for trusting us with your animals’ genetic insights.

May your festive season be filled with rest, joy, good food, wagging tails, purring companions, and a well-earned pause before the new year begins. 🐾🧬

Here’s to a healthy, curious, and science-filled year ahead!

08/09/2025

🐾 Happy Dog Walker Day! 🐕
Here’s to the heroes who make sure tails keep wagging, paws keep moving, and every pup gets the adventure they deserve. Thank you for every step, every treat, and every joyful walk! 🌟🐶

02/09/2025

✨ Clear eyes, bright future ✨
Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts (JHC) can cause early vision loss in Australian Shepherds. Our genetic test screens for the HSF4 mutation, giving you peace of mind about your dog’s eye health.

✔️ Know if your dog is clear, carrier, or at risk
✔️ Make informed breeding and health decisions
✔️ Quick, reliable results

💰 Cost per test: R585.35

Protect your Aussie’s eyesight today 🐾💙

For more information, contact us on pets@unistelmedical.co.za (021 007 5616)

01/09/2025

Gingers do it better—especially when it comes with purrs and whiskers. 🐾🧡. Today, we celebrate the fiery, fabulous, and oh-so-charming ginger kitties that light up our lives! Whether they’re mischievous troublemakers or the sweetest cuddle bugs, we love every stripe and whisker. Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈🧡

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De Tijger Office Park, Office Block 1, Hannes Louw Drive
Parow
7500

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27210075616

Website

https://unistelmedical.co.za/

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