Cat DNA tests

How does it work?

In order to give your cat a DNA test you will have to first decide why you want a DNA test for your cat and then choose an appropriate online testing website that fits the parameters you would like the test to have. Many cat DNA test website’s offers different packages and services with each having it’s pros and cons. For example some cat DNA websites offer tests specifically for breed, allergies and health. Another example of the major differences between cat DNA websites is the price of the cat DNA test. They will vary between each company depending on the package and level of depth you want for your cats test. It is especially important that you make sure that you read through each website in order to get a better idea if of which cat DNA test package will fulfill your needs. Similar to dog DNA websites, many of the cat DNA websites will require you to sign up in order to get your results.

After you finally decided on which cat DNA test you choose you will have to fill out your information and pay for the test kit to be shipped to your home. When your cat’s testing kit arrives at your address there will be instructions on how to complete the DNA sample for your cat’s DNA test. Many at home cat DNA test kits will come with cotton swabs in order to get the DNA sample from your cats mouth.  Once you get the sample from your cat there will be a package included in order to preserve your cat’s DNA sample. Finally after you provided your cat’s DNA sample, and filled out any necessary information that is required, you are ready to send your cat DNA test back to it’s return address for testing. Shipping return times will dependent on the carrier’s speed, your location and the location of where it’s going.

When your cat’s DNA test arrives at the designated website’s laboratory they will test your cat’s saliva by extracting it’s DNA from the sample ,compare it to their reference database and run it through the parameters for the specific test’s you requested for. The size of the reference database is determine by how large that cat test company is. Your cat’s DNA test results will be posted to you online via that companies website or in some cases you can request for it to be sent to you physically in the mail. In the beginning we stated that many of the cat DNA test websites request for your to make an online account with them in order to gain access to results and specific website features. How in depth your cat’s results are dependent on the cat DNA website you choose and the experience may vary If you decide to buy a more expensive service with extra services.

It takes a special individual to become a cat owner. Often times because they’re so independent it may feel like they’re a mystery or you may feel underappreciated. Despite their independence it is our responsibility to show them love, affection and take care of them physically and emotionally. When you properly take care of them cat’s will show you how much they appreciate you in their own way. Making the decision to give your cat a DNA test will help you learn new information that will enable you to give your cat the healthiest cat years of their lives.

At home Cat DNA test’s vs Vet test

When you give your cat an at home DNA test you will have to order your DNA kit online. Depending on what company you decide to use, it will determine the price and what contents are in your package. Many of the at home cat DNA test kits only requires a cheek swab for a DNA sample. Giving your cat an at home DNA test is usually cheaper, more convenient and the time it takes to receive results is usually faster compared to the vet’s.
When you decide that you want to get a cat DNA test from a veterinarian you will to have to find a veterinary location near you. Besides emergency services many veterinarian offices usually do not allow walk-In and you will have to schedule an appointment. Sometimes the appointments that are quickly available may not be at veterinary locations closest to your home or they may conflict with other obligations such as school or work. Another major difference with taking a cat DNA test at your veterinary office is that the doctor can take the sample through blood or swab. When you give an at home cat DNA test a mouth swab is mainly used. The prices may also vary depending on the veterinary office, the laboratory they use and the procedure that is being utilized in order to get your cat’s DNA sample.