Thank you for being here, we're so glad that you would like to learn more about Basepaws!. Home-based, health-focused genetic testing is important now more than ever. DNA information opens up a new world of knowledge, health, personality, and additio

Thank you for being here, we&apos;re so glad that you would like to learn more about Basepaws!Home-based, health-focused genetic testing is important now more than ever. DNA information opens up a new world of knowledge, health, personality, and additional bonding for you and your pet.&#xA0;<a href="https://basepaws.com/products/basepaws-cat-dna-test?variant=21200651911227" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://basepaws.com/products/basepaws-cat-dna-test?variant=21200651911227" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Basepaws DNA Breed + Health Test</a> is simply a must for any pet owner who wishes to create a stronger human-animal bond, receive actionable insights about genetic disease markers, and support the health of pets everywhere through genetic research.&#xA0;See our sample DNA report&#xA0;<a href="https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/do-you-have-a-sample-dna-report-45004" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/do-you-have-a-sample-dna-report-45004" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!Our flagship Breed + Health DNA test is an affordable, painless, and non-invasive tool to gather information about your pet&apos;s genetic health. These results allow you to take appropriate measures when collaborating with your veterinarian on proactive health care for your pet.While some of our competitors may currently have a larger breed database, we have more health markers that we test for. Please visit&#xA0;<a href="https://basepaws.com/blogs/news/basepaws-health-marker-report-list-of-genetic-condition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://basepaws.com/blogs/news/basepaws-health-marker-report-list-of-genetic-condition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to find the list of all of the genetic conditions and traits that we now test for, this is really key to having confidence that we are doing everything we can to address our feline and canine companions&apos; health and happiness.Additionally, we&apos;ve developed a critical tool for cat parents to help identify the top 3 most common oral diseases in pets with our&#xA0;<a href="https://basepaws.com/products/cat-oral-health-test?variant=39630212202693" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://basepaws.com/products/cat-oral-health-test?variant=39630212202693" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oral Health Test</a>: <span id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Periodontal Disease, Tooth Resorption, and Halitosis.Often, these diseases can remain unnoticed before the problem begins to influence other parts of the body and your pet&apos;s overall health. The oral microbiome can help us understand our pets&apos; health to take preventative measures before the disease(s) can spread. See <a href="https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/articles/oral-health-test-5912" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this section of our Help Center</a> on our Oral Health Test for more information. We are working on an Oral Health test for dogs, so please stay tuned for updates!

Why should I buy a feline Basepaws DNA test?

Of course! Click this link to view an example of the Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA report. Just keep in mind that we have since made a couple of slight adjustments explained in detail in this article.

Of course! Click <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0087/3798/0475/files/Basepaws_Cat_DNA_Report_sample_3-16-2022.pdf?v=1647450917" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to view an example of the Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA report. Just keep in mind that we have since made a couple of slight adjustments explained in detail in <a href="https://basepaws.com/blog/genetic-health-trait-marker-changes-to-the-basepaws-report">this article</a>.

Can I see an example of the cat DNA Report?

Now that you have your pet's test kit in hand, please read the following instructions carefully:. 1. Create a Basepaws account at https://my.basepaws.com/register. 2. Add a pet profile. 3. Register the kit's barcode ID number to the existing pet prof

Now that you have your pet&apos;s test kit in hand, please read the following instructions carefully:1. Create a Basepaws account at <a href="https://my.basepaws.com/register" id="isPasted">https://my.basepaws.com/register</a>2. Add a pet profile3. Register the kit&apos;s barcode ID number to the existing pet profile4. Swab your pet&apos;s mouth! Here is a link to some tips and tricks: <a href="https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/articles/sample-collection-9098" id="isPasted">https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/articles/sample-collection-9098</a>5. Place the end of the swab head into the purple stabilizing liquid, screw the tube shut; place the sample tube in the specimen bag (or any other plastic baggie).6. Write your pet&apos;s name on the inside flap of the kit7. For U.S. customers, please write your name and address on the top left corner of the shipping label, and drop off the kit at any blue USPS bin or location. Return shipping is prepaid within the U.S.7a. For International customers, you will need to pay for return shipping. The label that comes on each box is only valid within the United States. Please read this article thoroughly for instructions: <a href="https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/international-shipping-27699" id="isPasted">https://help.basepaws.com/en-US/international-shipping-27699</a>8. Please keep an eye on your email inbox for a notification when your pet&apos;s results are ready for viewing within your account.

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