Cat DNA & Health · 4 min read
10 Reasons You Should Get a Cat DNA Test
Curious about your mysterious feline friend? A cat DNA test can offer clues about breed ancestry, selected health markers, and other useful traits.
Katrina Canlas · Jan 25, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 5 min read
The Best DNA Tests for Dogs (2026)
Embark is the best dog DNA test for most owners, screening 350+ breeds and 250+ health conditions starting at $159. Wisdom Panel is the stronger value pick at $99 to $159. Basepaws now offers a dog DNA kit at $149 from the makers of the leading cat DNA test.
Katrina Canlas · Jan 25, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 3 min read
What Breed is My Cat?
If you have a mixed-breed cat or a cat you adopted, DNA tests like Basepaws can help you learn more about the cat's lineage.
Ada Sandoval · Jan 25, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 4 min read
Cat Birth Defects (& What To Do)
Kittens are born with the same wide-eyed hope we feel when we first hold them. Sometimes, though, a kitten arrives with a body part that formed a little
Angela Natividad · Jan 25, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 4 min read
What Breed Is My Dog?
If you are trying to identify your dog's breed, appearance can give clues, but DNA testing is usually the only reliable way to sort out a mixed-breed dog. We cover what works and what does not.
Katrina Canlas · Jan 22, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 4 min read
Wisdom Panel Review (2026)
Wisdom Panel screens for 350+ breeds and 210+ health conditions. The Essential plan starts at $99 for breed ID alone. The Premium plan adds health screening for $159 with results in 2 to 3 weeks.
Katrina Canlas · Jan 19, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 3 min read
Wisdom Panel for Cats (2026)
Wisdom Panel for Cats is the better cat DNA choice if breed detection is your main goal. It offers deeper breed-facing output than Basepaws, but it is not automatically the best fit for every cat owner.
Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 5 min read
Basepaws Review (2026): The Best First Cat DNA Kit for Most Owners
Basepaws offers two cat DNA kits: the Breed+Health kit at $149 and the Whole Genome test at $299. Both include breed group analysis, health markers, and a dental health report. Here is what you actually get and whether it is worth buying.
Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 4 min read
What's The Best DNA Test For Cats? (2026)
Basepaws is the best cat DNA test for most owners, starting at $149 for breed and health screening across 70+ breeds and 40+ health markers. Wisdom Panel for Cats is the stronger breed-detection pick at $99 to $149.
Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 4 min read
How to Tell What Kind of Cat You Have
Most rescue cats are lovable mysteries. Yet every tuft of fur and whisker length holds a clue about the breeds in your companion's family tree. We show what to read so you can identify the right breed before testing.
Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024