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catbyte

(34,169 posts)
Mon Mar 15, 2021, 10:15 AM Mar 2021

For fun, I had Rosie's DNA tested and just got the results.

I had Rosie tested because she's a Tortie-point, semi-longhaired cat of unknown origin. She's a rescue just like my other two spoiled ones. My other two are your basic brown mackerel tabbies. What I found out was interesting. The results made sense because she is a big girl--12 pounds, and very affectionate. What was very helpful is they tested for 23 genetically-related health conditions ranging from polycystic kidney disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to retinal disease & vitamin deficiencies. She is clear of all genetic diseases tested, yay! They will release more results as more tests become available. Here's what the results looked like:









And here's Rosie in one of her favorite napping spots:



I think I'll get Otis and Sammy tested, too, for the health information alone. I'm pretty sure that they both will come back as American Shorthairs, but I guess you never know. It was a little pricey, but fun. It took about 10 weeks from the time I received the test kit to the time I got the results. Collecting the DNA was very easy--just swabbing the inside of her mouth in her cheek pouch which she didn't mind at all. I'm glad I did it.

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For fun, I had Rosie's DNA tested and just got the results. (Original Post) catbyte Mar 2021 OP
Interesting...and what a gorgeous kitty! 😺 Tanuki Mar 2021 #1
What a beauty!!! secondwind Mar 2021 #2
Like the sink pic. DURHAM D Mar 2021 #3
When it comes to health, the nuttier the better TexasBushwhacker Mar 2021 #4
She's so pretty. Interesting post. My Siamese loved to nap in the sink, too. ❤ littlemissmartypants Mar 2021 #5

DURHAM D

(32,595 posts)
3. Like the sink pic.
Mon Mar 15, 2021, 10:54 AM
Mar 2021

I had a Maine Coon that laid on the heated floor and when she got too hot she got in the sink to cool off. Then back to the floor and start the process over.

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