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Basepaws Cat DNA Test Kit - Comprehensive Breed, Health and Dental Analysis Across 114 Traits for Accurate and Easy-to-Use Genetic Insights
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- EASY TO USE, IMPACTFUL RESULTS: Collect a sample, package it up, and send it securely back. Just register, swab, return with the included pre-paid mailer, and receive a detailed online report.
- MOST COMPREHENSIVE BREED & TRAIT: Our test distinguishes over 20+ distinct breeds and 50+ trait markers with the most scientifically advanced cat DNA test kit for breed similarity.
- SCREEN FOR 40+ GENETIC DISEASES: Get peace of mind by screening for 64 health markers associated with 43 diseases for which your cat may be genetically predisposed. Early detection helps you and your veterinarian get ahead of diseases before they become life-threatening.
- ONLY TEST WITH ACTIVE ORAL HEALTH REPORT: 70-90% of cats have active oral health issues. Be proactive in care for periodontal disease, bad breath, and tooth resorption to safeguard against diabetes, chronic kidney and heart disease, and other conditions
- VET-TESTED, PET-PARENT APPROVED: Basepaws has been trusted by tens of thousands of pet parents, veterinarians and even Sharktank to provide the most actionable insights to help create care plans for your furry friend
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Founded in 2017, Basepaws is a petcare genetics company that offers affordable, easy-to-use screening tools for the early recognition and treatment of diseases in pets.
We created the world’s first at-home comprehensive cat DNA test and oral health test for cats, and we continue to grow the largest feline genomic and oral microbiome database.
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What problem are we solving?
Basepaws harnesses the power of science to help you know your pet better—both inside and out—and provide you with the resources you need to make informed decisions for their health and well-being.
What makes our products unique?
Basepaws addresses key unmet needs in pet health by tapping into the experience, knowledge, and passion of pet parents, veterinarians, scientists, and pet health professionals.
Why do we love what we do?
We collaborate with pet parents, geneticists, veterinarians, and other visionaries so that all pets can live better lives, even longer.
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Cat DNA test kit
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Most Accurate Breed Reports
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Breed Tests
| 20+ breeds & 4 breed groups | — | 20+ breeds & 4 breed groups | 20+ breeds & 4 breed groups |
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Tests for physical traits
| 25 | — | 25 | 25 |
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Medical complications Tested
| 40+ medical complications | — | 40+ medical complications | 40+ medical complications |
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Oral Risk Score Report
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Personalized at-home care recs
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DNA data points analyzed
| 100+ Markers | — | 100% of DNA. 15X the Data | 100+ Markers |
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Lifetime Updates
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Product details
- Package Dimensions : 9.8 x 4.17 x 1.06 inches; 3 ounces
- Date First Available : April 14, 2019
- Manufacturer : Basepaws
- ASIN : B07NP4Q3Z8
- Best Sellers Rank: #12,499 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #281 in Cat Health Supplies
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Product information
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
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| Manufacturer | Basepaws |
| ASIN | B07NP4Q3Z8 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | April 14, 2019 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.8 x 4.17 x 1.06 inches |
| Item Weight | 3 Ounces |
| Brand Name | Basepaws |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |
| Color | Basic |
| Size | Cat Breed + Health DNA Test |
| Material | Swab |
| Manufacturer | Basepaws |
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Customers like the ease of getting samples with the pet supplies. They say the cheek swab is incredibly easy to use and the instructions are clear. They are also happy with informativeness, ease of use, and fun. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the test, with mixed or missing results. Opinions are mixed on value, accuracy, and breed information.
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Customers find the DNA and health test a great resource to determine issues your cats may have in the future. They say it checks for several health markers to tell you whether your cat is healthy. Customers also say the reports are interesting, clear, and straight forward.
"...The results were very informative and so happy to see my baby doesn’t have any major genetic issues." Read more
"...But it seems like a good way to get some info (including potential health risks)." Read more
"Looks pretty much like human tests and only requires a mouth swab! Very convenient." Read more
"...He is a gorgeous cat to look at. This is why I wanted to know more about him.I did not upload a photo of Floki on Basepaws website...." Read more
Customers find the pet supplies easy to use. They mention that the whole process was super easy to figure out, the test kit is easy to complete, and the website and reports are user friendly. Customers also say that the report is easy read and informative.
"This DNA kit was so fun and the instructions were really easy to follow...." Read more
"...My cat is pretty good about being handled, so the test was easy to administer. The wait was the hardest part...." Read more
"Looks pretty much like human tests and only requires a mouth swab! Very convenient." Read more
"...Clearly presented and in a more user friendly format. A DNA test with a cat is iffy...too many breeds intermixed...." Read more
Customers find the pet DNA test super fun, informative, and interesting. They also say it's great fun for the whole family, interesting, and a great gift for pet lovers. Customers also mention that it'll be fun to see the cat groupings and their ancestry.
"...to come back and it’s not the cheapest item, but getting the results back was so fun and definitely worth it...." Read more
"...Other breeds in her genetics suggested she'd be friendly, loyal, and adventurous and that's all true as well...." Read more
"...streets typically do some of the results were definitely hype, but fun to read!!" Read more
"...Was fun. If they don't get your test back on time, a helpful reminder helps speed that test result along." Read more
Customers find the swab test very easy to do and the cheek sab is incredibly easy to use. They also say the kit has clear instructions and the DNA test is definitely worth it.
"...All in all, this DNA test is definitely worth it...." Read more
"...The swab itself is incredibly easy to use - simply stick it in your cat's mouth, move around a bit, put it in the provided tube, shake around, and..." Read more
"...The swab test was very easy to do. We sent in our kit in the beginning of December and got the results back at the end of January...." Read more
"...Getting the sample was very easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pet supplies. Some mention that the tests are worth the cost and the results are worth waiting for. However, others say that it's a complete waste of money and not worth the wait.
"...the cheapest item, but getting the results back was so fun and definitely worth it. Plus, you’re helping contribute to cat research!" Read more
"...I was hoping to learn a lot about my now-deceased companion. Waste of money and hope...." Read more
"...about our cats' breed and health status, so I think it is worth the price." Read more
"...She is also super smart...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the test results. Some say that the science behind the test is very insightful and the test teaches them new things about their cat. However, others say that it's a waste of money and the results are inaccurate in most areas.
"...I found the results interesting because they were blatantly incorrect in most areas...." Read more
"...All in all, this DNA test is definitely worth it. It seems pretty accurate and with more time and more DNA samples I expect Basepaws will..." Read more
"...A couple super incorrect results (supposed to be a solid-color coat which could be black, which is not the case)...." Read more
"...The results were not too shocking. I already had an idea of what my cat was. A savannah/scottish fold mix.Main points of interest:-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the breed information. Some mention that the analysis is good, but could be presented better and clearer. They find the genetic breakdown easy to understand and interesting. Others say that the reports are more vague, obscure, and not a lot of supported breeds yet.
"...It is interesting to see the characteristic traits of each kitten. They pretty much match their personalities...." Read more
"...So much info! The genetic breakdown is easy to understand and interesting. There’s a ton of heath indicators which is helpful...." Read more
"...works and customer service is good, but I feel like the breed classification is lacking...." Read more
"...The breed report was incredibly helpful and lined up with what I suspected. It does take a while but overall I am happy I did it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the pet supplies. They mention that the results are mixed, missing, and not useful at all.
"...Almost 2 weeks past that and no update or results...." Read more
"When I first did it, the results were a bit mixed, but as time goes on, and more people do it it has become by far more accurate...." Read more
"As far as I can tell, the results seem reasonable and are probably accurate. My cat was a stray, so I have no knowledge of her background...." Read more
"I bought this as a gift. The window for results has closed and no results provided. Basepaws has not responded to emails either...." Read more
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My cat is pretty good about being handled, so the test was easy to administer. The wait was the hardest part. The test results came at the end of six weeks. Sure enough, she was mostly polycat, and a close second is Maine coon. She has some other DNA too, and the personality of those cats definitely lines up with her. It was nice to see that she doesn’t have any major health risks, because I was considering pet insurance for her. It helped me make a decision.
They didn’t get enough of a swab for the oral health portion, and they sent me a new kit for free to test just the oral health.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
My cat is pretty good about being handled, so the test was easy to administer. The wait was the hardest part. The test results came at the end of six weeks. Sure enough, she was mostly polycat, and a close second is Maine coon. She has some other DNA too, and the personality of those cats definitely lines up with her. It was nice to see that she doesn’t have any major health risks, because I was considering pet insurance for her. It helped me make a decision.
They didn’t get enough of a swab for the oral health portion, and they sent me a new kit for free to test just the oral health.
Since I actually did this test because my now 11 month old cat is having major health problems, it makes me not trust the results if they cannot even get the breed right. My now 11 month old kitten is having seizures, tremors, intension tremors, ataxia, vestibular issues, issues getting her claws stuck out, she struggles to walk after resting or sleeping and even push herself up, she has a head tilt, she goes to jump up and misses her mark jumping too short. She relies a lot on her claws by gripping the carpet to get around, but she walks and runs normally at times too. She has seen a neurologist who doesn't know what is wrong with her, but says Multifocal brain disease or vestibular disease are most likely based on her symptoms. Given she might also have kidney disease too, we didn't do an MRI or a spinal test because they cost thousands of dollars each and even the neurologist said they mights show her nothing or show her the symptoms of what is wrong without the actual cause and that most causes are likely incurable. How much life she has left is unknown, a seizure could take her any day (or kidney disease in a year), and she has short seizures almost daily that are not completely uncontrolled by the meds the neurologist put her on.
I also have allergies to cats. My cat is white and doesn't bother me as much as some cats do (and I grew up with white cats who didn't eitherwho looked the same), so we decided to do the DNA test. At best result we would see a health marker that explains her issues, at worst we would at least know her hidden breed (since she is white) so we would know what cat to get in the future (when she passes) to know which cat might not bother my allergies.
When I read the health report, I was amazed that there were actually like 7 conditions that were neurological in the report, however my cat didn't have any of the markers for them. I was excited reading the names because three of them were things I had found my cat might have when doing research based on the symptoms of the health conditions. So it's kind of disappointing my cat has neurological problems, but none of these came back as markers she has. Her condition could be infectious disease related though (even though the vet neuro tests all came back negative), so she could have other things going on to explain this beyond DNA tests.
It also said she has genes for black fur, and that her coat is a gene that makes coats be faded or white (okay, anyone could get that just by looking at her or her picture, which I sent).
The only oral health marker they noted her having was tooth resorption. She is too young to know if that will be a problem.
The health issues she is noted to have is factor 12 deficiency, a blood clotting disorder. She had a surgery done no problems, so at least so far that doesn't seem to be a problem for her.
I will take these results to my vet soon, but they don't explain anything she has going on, which is disappointing. The biggest disappointment though is not even trusting the breed results.
Hopefully my baby passes before she has to struggle with any of these other painful conditions if these results are accurate. She shows no signs of being in pain to date even with the problems she has. She is very social and likes to be cuddled in blankets and sit in your lap. She likes to hunt and play. She walks and runs crazy and falls over all the time and gets her claws stuck in things, but she is our baby, she wants to be near us and play with us. She is also super smart. She isn't agile enough to do those word buttons, but when you say anyone's name, she knows who you mean by either going to their room or getting exited when you tell her that her favorite playmate is home. She knows words for "scratchy" (scratching post), mousie, food, play, treat, downstairs, and "go to bed". So even though her brain is failing her body, it isn't failing her intelligence. So she will be our cat as long as she isn't in pain or hasn't succumb to her unknown condition.
So overall, this test didn't tell us health issues or breeds that make sense, which is disappointing. We didn't just do this test for fun, which seems to be the main thing people feel they get out of this by reading other comments.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
Since I actually did this test because my now 11 month old cat is having major health problems, it makes me not trust the results if they cannot even get the breed right. My now 11 month old kitten is having seizures, tremors, intension tremors, ataxia, vestibular issues, issues getting her claws stuck out, she struggles to walk after resting or sleeping and even push herself up, she has a head tilt, she goes to jump up and misses her mark jumping too short. She relies a lot on her claws by gripping the carpet to get around, but she walks and runs normally at times too. She has seen a neurologist who doesn't know what is wrong with her, but says Multifocal brain disease or vestibular disease are most likely based on her symptoms. Given she might also have kidney disease too, we didn't do an MRI or a spinal test because they cost thousands of dollars each and even the neurologist said they mights show her nothing or show her the symptoms of what is wrong without the actual cause and that most causes are likely incurable. How much life she has left is unknown, a seizure could take her any day (or kidney disease in a year), and she has short seizures almost daily that are not completely uncontrolled by the meds the neurologist put her on.
I also have allergies to cats. My cat is white and doesn't bother me as much as some cats do (and I grew up with white cats who didn't eitherwho looked the same), so we decided to do the DNA test. At best result we would see a health marker that explains her issues, at worst we would at least know her hidden breed (since she is white) so we would know what cat to get in the future (when she passes) to know which cat might not bother my allergies.
When I read the health report, I was amazed that there were actually like 7 conditions that were neurological in the report, however my cat didn't have any of the markers for them. I was excited reading the names because three of them were things I had found my cat might have when doing research based on the symptoms of the health conditions. So it's kind of disappointing my cat has neurological problems, but none of these came back as markers she has. Her condition could be infectious disease related though (even though the vet neuro tests all came back negative), so she could have other things going on to explain this beyond DNA tests.
It also said she has genes for black fur, and that her coat is a gene that makes coats be faded or white (okay, anyone could get that just by looking at her or her picture, which I sent).
The only oral health marker they noted her having was tooth resorption. She is too young to know if that will be a problem.
The health issues she is noted to have is factor 12 deficiency, a blood clotting disorder. She had a surgery done no problems, so at least so far that doesn't seem to be a problem for her.
I will take these results to my vet soon, but they don't explain anything she has going on, which is disappointing. The biggest disappointment though is not even trusting the breed results.
Hopefully my baby passes before she has to struggle with any of these other painful conditions if these results are accurate. She shows no signs of being in pain to date even with the problems she has. She is very social and likes to be cuddled in blankets and sit in your lap. She likes to hunt and play. She walks and runs crazy and falls over all the time and gets her claws stuck in things, but she is our baby, she wants to be near us and play with us. She is also super smart. She isn't agile enough to do those word buttons, but when you say anyone's name, she knows who you mean by either going to their room or getting exited when you tell her that her favorite playmate is home. She knows words for "scratchy" (scratching post), mousie, food, play, treat, downstairs, and "go to bed". So even though her brain is failing her body, it isn't failing her intelligence. So she will be our cat as long as she isn't in pain or hasn't succumb to her unknown condition.
So overall, this test didn't tell us health issues or breeds that make sense, which is disappointing. We didn't just do this test for fun, which seems to be the main thing people feel they get out of this by reading other comments.
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I think if you’re looking for basic information with cats this is ‘just okay’ and I don’t think it’s worth the money, and didn’t meet up to the anticipation I had waiting for the results.



























































