Basepaws Research

Our world here at Basepaws revolves around your cat's DNA. In order to analyze feline genes, we must first decode the information within them. Many labs still rely on microarray techniques for genotyping studies due to a number of advantages. We, however, employ data-rich DNA sequencing in all aspects of our work.

We’re so excited to share that the latest results from the Basepaws Feline Health History Questionnaire are in! For the past two years, amazing pet parents like you in our customer and/or citizen science research community have filled out this questionnaire to help us learn about your furry family members’ physical appearance, health, eating habits, behaviors, and more.

Carnations are a common flower in areas such as Europe, North Africa, and certain parts of North America. Their typical bloom time is in late July to early August, and they generally go to seed in September. Maybe people enjoy their cheerful blooms in their gardens and as colorful bouquets indoors. But, if you are a cat parent, you may wonder if carnations are toxic to your furry little friend. So, are carnations safe for cats or maybe cats and carnations aren’t a good mix?