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Why Should I DNA Test My Cat?
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Why Should I DNA Test My Cat?

Basepaws provides pet parents like you with comprehensive DNA tests and informative resources to help your cat to live their best life. A quick and easy at-home swab of your kitty's mouth offers a world of valuable information about their unique breed mix, genetic predisposition to 43 health conditions, and genetic traits responsible for their fabulous appearance.

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Basepaws five-star scientific evidence grading system
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Basepaws five-star scientific evidence grading system

The Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA test digital report now offers a five-star scientific evidence grading system for every genetic health and trait marker result. The genetic markers in our report represent a deep dive into the available feline genetics research, including the very latest findings.

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New Genetic Traits in the Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA Report
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New Genetic Traits in the Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA Report

In this post, Basepaws shares important changes to its Cat DNA Test digital report. Learn about recent updates to genetic health markers, such as for the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and fun information about cat coat genetics.

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