"Though you have to take the ancestry portion of an at-home pet DNA test kit with a grain of salt, these tests can be helpful for practical things like figuring out blood type, oral health, and the likelihood of the pet being predisposed to potentially harmful genetic mutations, diseases, or abnormalities. They're less invasive, expensive, or stressful than a trip to a vet, and now they're even cheaper with Black Friday discounts."
"Basepaws has one breed and health test for cats, which identifies up to 21 breeds, 64 genetic health markers, 50 genetic trait markers, blood type, and oral health; and one for dogs, which identifies more than 330 breeds, more than 280 genetic health markers, and more than 30 genetic trait markers. All you have to do is register your kit, set up an account and your pet's profile, swab your pet's mouth, send it back in the self-addressed packet, and in about five weeks, results will show up in your email and online account."
At-home pet DNA tests provide actionable health information such as blood type, oral health status, and genetic predispositions to mutations, diseases, or abnormalities. These tests are less invasive, less expensive, and less stressful than veterinary visits. Black Friday discounts reduce prices by about 47–50% through December 1. Basepaws offers a cat test identifying up to 21 breeds, 64 genetic health markers, 50 trait markers, blood type, and oral health, and a dog test identifying more than 330 breeds and over 280 health markers. Kits require online registration, a cheek swab, and about five weeks for results that can be shared with a veterinarian.
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