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Related: About this forumFor 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.
Tanuki
(14,893 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)DURHAM D
(32,595 posts)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.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,043 posts)That can even be said about humans.