Dental disease. It's a reality for most cats.

Basepaws Dental CatKit analyses more than 1,000 microbes in your cat’s mouth, looking for disease signatures before they become visible to the naked eye.

Learn More
Did you know that dental diseases affect most cats at some point in their lives?

It is estimated that 70% of ALL adult cats have a dental health problem, with periodontal disease being the number one culprit. 

The good news is that most dental conditions are preventable and treatable, if caught early. Basepaws’ Dental Health Test analyses more than 1,000 microbes in your cat’s mouth looking for disease signatures before they become visible to the naked eye. This knowledge arms the pet owner and the veterinarian with vital information for comprehensive dental care.

Here is our newest white paper that dives deeper into the science behind our Dental Health Test and the report. Read up!

Why is this dental test so powerful?
Risk scores for 3 of the most common dental conditions in cats: Periodontal disease, Tooth resorption and Bad breath.
Early evaluation of how your cat’s dental health could be impacting their general health.
Effective and specific recommendations for improving your cat’s dental health at home.
Personalized clinical care recommendations to share with your veterinarian to help your cat's overall health.
Top plant or animal organisms whose trace DNA we found in your cat’s mouth.
Deep dive into your cat's own mouth microbes that put them at risk of dental disease.
Dental Kit
Dental cat
Cats keep secrets
Remember, cats are experts at hiding pain

Your cat can’t raise their paw and tell you their mouth hurts. Because of this ability to hide pain, usually when they exhibit the common signs, the disease is advanced and needs medical attention. This makes dental biome testing so critical, especially for cats!

Early signs of dental disease to watch for:
Bad breath
Red or swollen gums
Gums bleed easily
Drooling
Dropping food when eating
Pawing at the face
Loss of appetite and/or weight loss
Jaw chattering
Irritability or depression

Test Regularly. Test Early. This might be the most important thing you do for your cat!