In almost 30 years since the founding of Dolly, the world’s first sheep, clone technology has been adjusted to the point where biotechnology companies are currently offering pet clones. Imagine you can get another 14 or 15 years with our beloved cat. Isn’t it true because it’s too loud? Well, that’s probably true.
Rather than science fiction, pet clone companies report wait lists for services, and demand is increasing every day. And of course, that’s understandable. One of the hardest things about keeping a pet is that their lifespan is much shorter than ours, and we are destined to grieve the loss of our furry loved ones. Scientists have not cracked any codes to extend our pet lives, but it appears they have perfected the technology so that we can relive them.
For just $1,750, you can store and store your cat’s genetic material until you can (or have the chance to spend) your next step: cloning. At around $50,000 per month, it’s not surprising that only 20% of clients actually go through the cloning process, but it’s not clear whether that decision is cost or cold feet.
If you look at the cloning company’s website, you can find a lot of information about the cloning process and how to create a carbon copy cat. In a somewhat complicated statement, cells are harvested from pets, cultured, stored, and stored until green light is given to them.
From here, your cat’s genetic material is removed from the cells and inserted into an empty egg (OVA) from the donor cat. As cell division progresses to a specific stage, the embryo is transferred to the uterus of the surrogate cat.
Looking behind the cloning curtain
What is particularly lacking from these websites is the details of the cats that allow this process. I spent hours searching around various pet clone websites and searching for FAQ sections and information leaflets, but couldn’t find any information about where these donors and surrogates came from and what would happen when they were no longer needed.
So we sat with Lauren Aston. Beiergenone of the leading US-based pet cloning companies to get some answers.
“Viagen Pets works with multiple dog and cat breeders to serve clients.“Lauren says. The surrogate cat is used to produce a single trash and is then rehomed. “We work with adoption agencies to provide a safe and loving home for our deputy moms. ”
In vitro fertilization causes multiple embryos to be transferred on behalf of the body to improve the chances of successful pregnancy. In humans, multiple viable fetuses are not necessarily the desired outcome, but for species containing garbage, such as cats, pregnancy often progresses naturally when there are multiple fetuses. Cats usually give birth without the need for intervention, but are equipped to perform Cezarians if necessary.
The client may want multiple copies of his pet or have multiple cats that he wants to clone. But what happens when multiple embryos are born and survived, does the client want only one? Lauren says Bayergen will help the owners re-home their unwanted kittens. I already need a house At animal shelters nationwide.
So here is the truth about pet cloning:
- Your cat clone may look the same as the original clone, but due to the maternal effects that occur in the uterus, They may look a little different. This is exactly what happened in CC First cloned kittenthat tabby and white hair looked completely different from her predecessor, Kariko’s coat.
- Your cat clones may behave in a similar way as the original, with similar manners and temperament, but they are not the same cats and their personality depends heavily on their individual experiences and early socialization.
- In your cat clone, one cat will need to donate an egg. This is a procedure that requires a general anesthetic to retrieve eggs from the fallopian tube.
- Your cat clone will need a second cat to become a surrogate mother after the embryo is inserted into the uterus.
This is a brave new world, and if you can afford it, the idea of cloning your favorite cat is fascinating. Make sure you know what to expect and remember that the true cost of cloning is more than just a $50,000 price tag.
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