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Breed + Health Cat DNA Test

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The Basepaws Breed + Health DNA Test harnesses the power of genetics to provide you with information to help you to better understand what makes your cat unique—both inside and out—so that you can make more informed decisions in support of their health, wellness, and longevity.

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    Receive your cat's DNA test results in 4-6 weeks.

Uncover the intriguing breeds that shape who your cat is.

We dive into your cat’s genetic makeup and compare it to our extensive genome database to find similarities and help you understand your cat’s lineage (and build a stronger bond!). We collaborate with modern pedigree breeders to acquire our samples that represent 21 prominent breeds, including these four categories: Western (from Europe and the Americas), Eastern (from Asia), Persian (Persian and related cats), and Exotic (hybrids and Egyptian Mau).

Safeguard your cat’s well-being & enjoy more snuggles together with peace of mind.

This is a one-of-a-kind proactive health tool that screens your best friend for health risks and diseases – like active dental disease and 43 genetic feline diseases. We want you to better understand your cat’s health and make the most informed and confident health decisions possible.

Your cat is cute AND captivating
 now learn why.

Discover the genes and mutations that contribute to your cat’s one-of-a-kind looks. We screen your cat’s DNA for 25 genetic traits, and they fall into five categories: coat length, coat color and pattern, coat texture, body morphology, and susceptibility to viral infection.

Help shield your cat from silent oral health problems and costly surprises.

You have this incredible power – to uncover your cat’s oral health problems before they become painful or need immediate veterinary attention. We screen your cat's mouth for the microbiome signatures associated with the three most common dental conditions in cats: Periodontal disease, Tooth resorption, and Bad breath (Halitosis).

Seamless collaboration with your cat’s care team– your veterinarian!

You are calling the shots for your cat’s wellness decisions
 but of course, you call in the experts for advice. Share your results with your vet with the click of a button and go into your next wellness visit ready to formulate a customized wellness plan together.

How It Works

Simply swab and send. We will do the rest.

Easy, safe, and quick for you and your pet.
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Peace of Mind

Empowered decisions to help safeguard your cat’s life

There’s peace of mind found in our deep science approach to cat DNA. Your cat is your family, and every decision you make involves them. Now the decisions you make for their health can be based on their unique needs, genetic risk factors, and breed traits. Knowing is caring, and Basepaws test is as strong as your bond.

Health Screening

You are in charge of your cat’s proactive care

Your cat won't tell you when it’s sick. We test for 64 genetic markers, reporting on mutation carrier status and predisposition to 43 diseases, including Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Retinal degeneration, Myotonia and more.

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Proactive Cat Care

Dental disease is a reality for most cats

Dental diseases in cats can be tough to spot with the naked eye, especially in the early stages. A test for detecting risks of the three main common dental diseases in cats is included in your DNA test because your kitty’s mouth is a gateway to their overall health – and we want to help protect every part of it.

Breeds Breakdown

Let their genome do the talking

What part of your cat genome is similar to a Western Maine Coon? An Eastern Burmese? Or a perfectly adorable Domestic Polycat? Using our world-class feline genomic database, Basepaws can estimate your tabby’s genomic similarity to more than 21 breed types and 4 breed regions.

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Customer Story

How the Basepaws Oral Health Test saved this cat’s life.

Meet Sami. This loving and adorable fellow is one of four cats that Basepaws community member, Giuliano Argenti, rescued and welcomed into his family. At the wise age of 19, Sami is living a healthy and full life—yet this wasn’t always the case. Learn about how the Basepaws Oral Health Test helped Giuliano and his veterinarian save Sami’s pearly whites, and ultimately, his life. It’s a story with a happy ending that gives us all something to smile about!

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not hesitate to write us on the contact page and one of our consultants will contact you as soon as possible.

How long does it take?

Once you receive your cat’s DNA kit in the mail, follow the detailed instructions for sample collection and barcode registration inside the box. After collecting your sample, send it back to us in the provided prepaid packaging. We will notify you via email once your sample is received. In the rare cases where a sample processing failure occurs and needs reprocessing, we will contact you regarding the next steps. Every sample helps us create the biggest database of feline genetic data.

Will this test confirm that my pet is a pedigree pet?

Our breed testing is mainly geared towards mixed-breed, non-pedigree and domestic pets to determine the breeds that your pet is most similar to genetically. Please know that we are NOT a breed verification test, so we do not determine pedigree (or purebred) status, and some breeders may mistake our breed test for confirmation of their pet’s pedigree. 

The report we offer allows you to see the breed breakdown within groups (Western, Eastern, Exotic, and Persian), and the likelihood of breed similarity. The list of breeds that we test for can be found here: Basepaws Cat DNA Report: Which Breeds Does It Include?

The majority of the cats in the world are not pedigreed nor do they have an ancestor that’s pedigreed. We must stress that our genomic similarity analysis does not necessarily mean that there was a pedigreed cat in your cat’s ancestry.

Please read up on the concept of genetic similarity versus ancestry here in our blogs: Basepaws Cat DNA Test: Genomic Similarity Versus Ancestry

Even for breeds included in our database, a pedigree cat may not show up with 100% similarity. This is because our test will compare your cat's genetic sequence to the genetic average of each of the breeds that we test for. Many cat breeds have overlapping genetic sections of their DNA sequences, so our analysis may show more than one breed or breed group due to these overlapping genes. It is NOT meant to confirm pedigree, it is meant to compare your cat's genes with those of known breeds.

Which updates are included in the Breed + Health DNA test?

Included: Breeds

Basepaws Breed + Health DNA Tests come with free breed updates for life as we add more breeds to our reports, and as we add more pedigree samples to our database. Basepaws currently tests for 21 cat breed types and 4 breed regions. There are over 60 known cat breeds at this time, so we will continue to research more pedigree cats to increase the number of breeds included in the results over time.

This means that our reports are living documents! They will update with each new breed addition over time as we continue researching and developing. These will be added to your report at no additional cost, and we will notify every cat parent by email when their cat's report has been updated with new breeds.

Our current list of breeds can be found here: Basepaws Cat DNA Report: Which Breeds Does It Include?

Not included: Health Markers

Please keep in mind that only Whole Genome Sequencing customers will continue to receive health marker updates to their cats' reports. 

Do you include free return shipping of the sample?

Yes. For all orders in the continental U.S., a pre-paid return shipping label is included in every kit. Simply register your kit, swab your cat, and send it back to us.

*INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS outside of the U.S.: Return postage is NOT included.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes! We charge $15 for International shipping (return shipping NOT included).

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that you will or will not be charged any customs taxes or duties. Any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. This applies only to International and Canadian orders.

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What our customers are saying

4.5 stars from 350+ reviews on Yotpo
Emily T.
So informative!

Loved learning about my cat. Highly recommend!

Debra T.
Cat DNA results

It was very thorough. My daughter is a D.V.M., and she was impressed with the comprehensive data. Interesting for me, and I will share it with my cat's Vetererinarian.

Galit D.
Loved Basepaws

I had an inkling what breeds Bernie was. I used Basepaws to find out and was surprised of the results. My Bernie was a mix of so many cute cats. I learned a lot from the informative booklet received. I would gladly return again for my other pets.

Elizabeth C.

Took a while but a very interesting report. It will take a while to absorb everything they sent.

Lynn B.
Love the Information Given!!!

The health markers are an excellent way to follow your pet's health and an effective aid in your journey to be a proactive owner in taking care of your cat. I find this test, along with the oral test, very beneficial. To top it off, you can send the results directly to your vet so that they can help you in more ways than your typical health check up vet visit. I am very satisfied with these tests!!!

Michael Y.
Fascinating information about my cats

It was so interesting finding out my cat’s ancestry and to participate in increasing Basepaws database to help cats everywhere.

Emily R.
Love it!!

So grateful for Basepaws, it’s an awesome product that helps you to learn more about your cat! Every step of the way was easy and anytime I talked to anyone, they were super friendly and helpful!

Kathleen P.
Great product and the best customer service!

Having our cat’s DNA tested was lots of fun and very informative. The process is quite simple but when we had questions, the customer service person’s support was outstanding. We highly recommend basepaws!

Roberta C.
Excellent

Wish there were details on cats health, but I'd give them very good reviews. Just need to print results of my fur babies.

Barbara M.
Great Info

I am very pleased with the results of the DNA test. Finally truly know our lovely baby is a wonderful mixed breed! Also know that she has no major genetic issues! Such a pleasure to know!

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