TIPS FOR SWABBING YOUR CAT

How do you get a DNA sample from a cat?

Open the cat's mouth and rub the inside of the cheek vigorously with the cotton swab to collect the cheek cells, not just saliva. Repeat, using the other 3 swabs - take samples using 2 swabs on each side of the cheeks. Young kittens have a small area inside their mouth for taking buccal swabs.

How accurate is cat DNA testing?

Cat DNA test results will tell you which of these groups your cat is descended from. Some cat DNA tests provide results that indicate if your cat has a “marker” for a certain health risk. Of this, Bess is skeptical. ... Neither their accuracy nor their ability to predict health outcomes has been validated.

How do you use Basepaws DNA test?

Years of feline genetics research
Sign Up. Create a Basepaws account and register your CatKit.
A quick 5-10 seconds swab is all it takes. Make sure to get both gums and teeth.
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Can you DNA your cat?
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The Optimal Selection Feline cat DNA test ($99.99) can be used for pedigree or mixed-breed cats; it screens for genetic diseases and physical traits, such as coat colors and coat types. This test also evaluates the genetic diversity for the cat being tested, as well as provides the cat's blood type.

Are there DNA kits for cats?

Basepaws is an at-home consumer DNA test for cats (basically, like 23andMe, but for felines). The female-founded company, led by founder and CEO Anna Skaya (you might have seen her on Shark Tank), helps owners learn about their cat's breed, health, traits, and habits with a small sample of their DNA collected at home