I have a confession to make — I'm not easily tempted by big sales events. But as a cat mom of two with an almost insatiable level of curiosity (something my fur babies seem to have inherited from me even though we're not technically related!), not taking advantage of 46% off the Basepaws Cat DNA Test Kit at Amazon is going to be darn near impossible.
Grab Basepaws Cat DNA Test Kit with a $74 saving at Amazon.
When it comes to Black Friday cat deals, I'm careful about only recommending products I'd buy myself and those that I think have outstanding price drops that aren't frequently repeated at other times of the year. Thankfully, this DNA testing kit ticks both those boxes!
Normally $159.00 on Basepaws website, this product is currently reduced to $85 over at Amazon, so if you're keen to find out more about this little beauty, you're in luck! I've teamed up with staff writer (and cat expert) Megan Milstead who's been testing out this product with her feline friends Chilli and Nala. Here's everything you need to know...
Founded in 2017, Basepaws is a petcare genetics company that offers affordable and effective screening tools that can help with the early identification of potential health issues. Their cat DNA test kit is one of the most comprehensive of its kind on the market and as Megan found out, it's incredibly easy to use.
"To my surprise, this DNA kit was quick and simple to use—I had packaged up my sample in under five minutes! Understandably, my cats weren’t thrilled about having a swab in their mouths, but the process was over in about 10 seconds and easier than I had expected.
All I had to do was run the swab along their gum line and cheek pocket. The instructions were printed on the box and were super simple to follow."
Once the lab has received your cat's sample, they'll screen it and send a detailed report back containing information about your feline friend's breed composition and traits. Your cat's sample will also be screened for 64 health markers associated with 43 disease that your kitty may be genetically predisposed to.
Why is this important? Well, early detection is vital when it comes to helping your vet get ahead of diseases before they become life-threatening. We also love that this test provides an oral health report. Poor dental hygiene can lead to a range of diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, so you can be proactive in caring for your cat's teeth.
After researching Basepaws and testing it out for ourselves, we feel this is one deal that's well worth snapping up. "Overall, I’ve had a great experience using this kit," says Megan, adding "I'm so excited to receive my results in a few weeks!"
Have a canine companion in your family? Check out our guide to the best dog DNA tests. And you can find more great Black Friday bargains in our roundup of our favorite Black Friday pet deals.
