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Genetics and genomics both play roles in health and disease. Genetics is the study of genes and how certain traits or conditions are passed down from one generation to another. Genomics, on the other hand, focuses on studying of a person's genes (the genome).
Did you know that dental disease is the #1 condition affecting cats? 70% of cats have developed some form of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. I don’t want to scare you, but periodontal disease affects up to 80% of ALL adult cats. Gum disease affects 70% of all cats. Tooth resorption affects up to 60% of all cats, and over 70% of cats over the age of five. These statistics are appalling, made even worse by the fact that our cats can’t talk, and thus suffer until it’s too late.
As of November 2020, the coronavirus pandemic is here to stay. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has had a devastating impact on public health and the economy. Recent months have also brought the news that pets too can get infected with the virus.
Basepaws cat Joey was adopted by experienced cat dad Tom Puckett during the COVID-19 out break out on March 3, 2020. This is their Basepaws cat story!
We are pleased to announce an update to our Breed + Health Dog DNA Test. This latest version includes over 200 genetic-related disorders, analyzed through more than 280 health markers.
These updates are informed by the latest scientific research to ensure that you receive information of the highest quality and that we continue to provide the most advanced health screening products available to support your cat’s overall well-being.
Basepaws is excited to announce that it is adding over 80 genetic health and trait markers to its flagship at-home Breed + Health Cat DNA test. In total, the test will now screen your cat for over 120 markers and will offer features that no other direct-to-consumer (D2C) test provides.
February is National Cat Health Month and everyone at Basepaws is super excited because improving feline health is what we get out of bed for every day. Well, that and coffee, but you get what we’re saying.
We utterly enjoyed talking about Lark with Erin but, sadly, we can only gush so much about our chat here. This is Erin's story about Basepaws Cat Lark.
