Today, we’re decoding one of the mysteries of genetics that relates to your Basepaws DNA report of results. It's called epistasis. When epistasis occurs, the observable expression (phenotype) of a gene—such as one responsible for the color of your kitty's coat—gets modified in some way by a completely different gene that has the ability to mask, suppress, or inhibit how that coat color gene is expressed. Epistasis helps explain why sometimes you may get a “likely to have” result for a genetic trait in your cat’s Basepaws report that doesn’t quite match up with their physical appearance.

There are so many misconceptions about big cat breeds. They may have been neglected as pets in the past, but that doesn't mean they can't be wonderful companions. These cats are amazingly affectionate and make great pets. Cats have been domesticated for only a few thousand years. But their wild ancestors have been domesticated for much longer. Here are some big cat breeds.

When people think of pet problems, they usually picture common outdoor animals like dogs and cats. However, indoor pets can also suffer from issues like fleas. Sure, it's not a pleasant thought to consider, but fleas don't discriminate; they will hitch a ride on any warm body that passes by, whether it's a dog, cat, or even a human. So, if you have an indoor cat, can they get fleas?