Veqta

Veqta is a pet healthcare company originating from Ehime University, established in August 2014 by Fumitoshi Tawara. The company focuses on providing preventive tools for dogs and cats through genetic testing and intestinal microbiome analysis. Their services include early diagnosis of hereditary diseases, DNA-based age and breed identification, and analysis of intestinal flora to promote pet health and longevity. One of their specific offerings is a genetic test for dogs to determine behavioral traits.

The company was founded by Fumitoshi Tawara, who previously worked at Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) in process development and reliability engineering before establishing Veqta. The current President and CEO is Nobuhiro Kuroda, who entered the pet industry at 19 and has experience founding pet shops and veterinary hospitals. The team includes veterinarians and researchers, highlighting its foundation in scientific and veterinary expertise. Veqta's mission is to deepen the connection between pets and people by providing new value in preventing genetic diseases and designing intestinal environments to extend pets' quality of life. They primarily serve pet owners and veterinarians.

Veqta operates on a B2C and B2B model, offering its testing services directly to consumers and through partnerships with veterinary clinics and pet insurance companies. The company collaborates with academic institutions like Ehime University and other corporations to advance its research and development. In February 2018, it received an investment from Anicom Holdings, a major player in the pet insurance market. Veqta aims to solve societal issues such as the abandonment of pets due to unforeseen illnesses by providing owners with better information about their pet's health predispositions from an early stage.

Keywords: pet genetics, canine genetic testing, feline genetic testing, animal DNA testing, pet healthcare, veterinary diagnostics, intestinal microbiome, hereditary disease screening, pet wellness, animal biotechnology, Ehime University venture, Fumitoshi Tawara, dog breed identification, dog age test, animal gut health, pet care, veterinary research, preventive pet medicine, companion animal health, Nobuhiro Kuroda