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It is estimated that 70% of ALL adult cats have a dental health problem, with periodontal disease being the number one culprit. Most dental disease is below the gum line and is not seen on a visual exam unless advanced. Dental disease is preventable (and even reversible!) if detected early. The Basepaws Oral Health Test is a highly specific screening test looking for microbial signatures associated with the most common dental conditions in cats: Periodontal Disease, Tooth Resorption, and Halitosis.
Risk scores for 3 of the most common dental conditions in cats: Periodontal disease, Tooth resorption and Bad breath (halitosis)
Evaluation of how your catâs dental health could be impacting their general health.
Personalized recommendations for improving your catâs dental health at home.
Personalized clinical care recommendations to share with your veterinarian.
Deep dive into all the microbes that may put your cat at risk of dental disease.
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The catâs mouth is the gateway into the body. The veterinarian plays a key role in keeping catâs teeth and gums healthy. This goes far towards a long and comfortable life. Embracing the information gained from knowing the oral biome greatly aids in tailoring specific care for each cat.
This test is not suitable for cats with full mouth extractions or those who still have baby teeth.
If your cat is currently undergoing treatment with antibiotics, for best results, the Oral Health Test should be used at least 1 month after the treatment has been concluded. This is due to the fact that oral administration of antibiotics decreases the bacteria population in the mouth. If the test is used during the antibiotic treatment course, the results will not be representative of the typical state of your catâs mouth.
Advise using the Dental CatKit at least 1 month after the treatment has been concluded. This is due to the fact that oral administration of antibiotics decreases the bacteria population in the mouth. If the Dental CatKit is used during the antibiotic treatment course, the results of the Dental Health Test will not be representative of the typical state of your catâs mouth.
The Oral Health report is based on a comparison of your catâs oral microbiome profile to the oral microbiome profiles of cats known to suffer from periodontal disease, tooth resorption or bad breath. It does not provide information about any other dental conditions.
Identifying a certain microbial signature associated with a dental disease does not constitute a diagnosis. Conversely, not detecting a particular microbial signature does not exclude the possibility of an unknown disease-causing pathogen being present or dental disease being caused by something other than pathogenic microbes. This report is not intended to substitute as a diagnosis by a veterinary professional.
Simple! Once you receive your Basepaws Oral Health Test in the mail, follow the detailed instructions for sample collection and barcode registration located on the inside of 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. Your report will be available in 4-6 weeks from when your sample arrives at our laboratory. Every sample helps us create the biggest database of feline genetic and oral microbiome data and may help contribute to new discoveries in feline health.
This test does not provide a diagnosis. Itâs important to share your report with your veterinarian during your catâs next wellness visit (or sooner based on the results) so that further medical action can be taken if needed.
Basepaws' Oral Health Test is the only feline dental disease screening test available for use at home or at the vet office, without the need for anesthetizing the animal. The test analyses more than 600+ microbes in your catâs mouth looking for disease signatures before they become visible to the naked eye. Dental disease is preventable (and even reversible!) if detected early. The Basepaws Oral Health Test is a highly specific screening test looking for microbial signatures associated with the most common dental conditions in cats: Periodontal Disease, Tooth Resorption, and Halitosis.
Veterinary dentists recommend regularly testing your cat's mouth, as often as every 3-6 months. This is because changes in your cat's diet, lifestyle and medication can change their oral microbiome and increase their risk of developing dental diseases. It's also a great way to monitor how well your at-home dental routine is working.
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.Â
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