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Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats?
Cat CareCat Health
Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats?

The short answer to this question is, yes—snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) are indeed toxic to cats. Why are snake plants toxic to cats, and what are signs of snake plant toxicity in cats?  Keep reading for the answers to these questions and more. You won’t want to miss out on important information to help keep your cat safe and healthy.

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Epistasis in Cat Coat Genetics
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Epistasis in Cat Coat Genetics

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.

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Meet 7 Biggest Cat Breeds
Cat Breeds
Meet 7 Biggest Cat Breeds

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.

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