Embark Dog Age Test Kit — DNA Methylation Age & Birthday

Introducing the Embark Age Test Kit

This at‑home kit uses DNA methylation signals to estimate your dog’s calendar age and birthday. It is designed for dogs who are past the puppy years and offers a practical sense of aging that complements everyday observations.

What you get and how it works in minutes

Activation and sample collection can be completed in under five minutes. For US customers, a pre‑stamped mailer makes sending the sample straightforward and low effort.

• Easy start: Activate the kit and collect a sample in under five minutes.
• Convenient shipping: Use the pre‑stamped mailer to send the sample with minimal fuss.
• Reliable turnaround: Results typically arrive 4 to 5 weeks after the lab receives the sample.

What the results can help you plan

In addition to an estimated calendar age and a likely birthday, the report offers life stage tips tailored to age, breed, and size. These insights aim to support thoughtful decisions about nutrition, activity, and preventive care in daily life.

• Life stage guidance: diet and exercise ideas aligned with age and size.
• Preventive care planning: routines to support health as dogs age.

Real‑world use cases

Guardians of aging dogs and rescue pets often find the estimate helpful for planning daily routines, activity levels, and interactions. Insights can inform conversations with veterinarians or trainers and help you monitor changes over time as more data becomes available.

Important note: The results are estimates designed to aid care planning. They are not a medical diagnosis or guarantee, but many guardians use them to align routines with evolving needs.

Contributing to canine science

Each sample feeds Embark’s epigenetics research, expanding knowledge about healthy aging and disease risk. As data grows, this work supports new discoveries that may benefit many dogs.