Preserving your dog’s cells for potential cloning is a unique and forward-thinking decision — and it starts with one important step: the biopsy. At MyFriendAgain, we provide you with a professional biopsy kit, but you’ll need help from your veterinarian to collect the tissue sample properly.
Here’s exactly how to prepare your vet for the biopsy procedure to ensure everything goes smoothly.
📦 Step 1: Order and Review Your Biopsy Kit
Once you order your MyFriendAgain Biopsy Kit, it will arrive at your door with everything your vet needs:
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Sterile instruments
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Sample containers
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Cold packs
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Shipping materials
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Step-by-step instructions for your vet
Before your appointment, open the kit and familiarize yourself with its contents so you can confidently explain the process to your vet.
📞 Step 2: Call Your Vet and Explain the Procedure
Most vets are capable of performing skin biopsies, but cloning-related preservation may be unfamiliar to them. When calling to book your appointment, briefly explain:
“I’ve chosen to preserve my dog’s cells for potential future cloning. I have a professional biopsy kit that includes everything needed. It’s a simple skin biopsy under local or general anesthesia — similar to what’s done for testing lumps.”
Ask for a vet who’s experienced in minor surgical procedures or biopsies, and mention that you’ll bring a full instruction sheet from MyFriendAgain.
🗓️ Step 3: Schedule the Biopsy Promptly
For best results, schedule the biopsy while your dog is still healthy, ideally before aging or illness compromises cell quality. If your dog has recently passed and you are acting quickly (within 5 days), let the clinic know it’s time-sensitive.
Tip: Cloning is only possible if the collected cells are alive and healthy. If your dog has already passed, refrigeration (not freezing) of the body and rapid biopsy within 5 days is critical.
🧬 Step 4: Bring the Kit to Your Appointment
Bring the entire biopsy kit with you to the appointment, including:
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The detailed instructions for the vet
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The cold pack, which should be activated or frozen ahead of time
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The pre-labeled containers for the tissue samples
Hand the kit to the clinic team and kindly request they follow the instructions exactly. The samples must be handled with care and shipped back the same day for preservation.
🚚 Step 5: Ensure Same-Day Shipping
After the biopsy:
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Make sure the samples are placed in the included cooler with the cold pack.
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Use the prepaid shipping label to return the kit to our lab immediately (FedEx or UPS).
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Ideally, drop the kit off before the last overnight pickup of the day.
If your vet clinic cannot ship the sample for you, take it yourself to the carrier after your appointment.
🐶 Bonus Tip: Bring Comfort Items for Your Dog
If your dog is undergoing a biopsy while awake or under local anesthesia, bring a favorite blanket, toy, or treat for reassurance. The procedure is quick and safe — most dogs recover within minutes and feel no lasting discomfort.