Welcome to CatGENES.org!
CatGENES.org is a cooperative effort by the Cat Fanciers' Association, Texas A&M University Animal Genetics Laboratory, and DNA Diagnostics, Inc. d/b/a Shelterwood Laboratories. Together, we offer fast, affordable DNA testing services to breeders, veterinarians, cat lovers, and all who seek feline DNA testing for better, healthier cats.
Clients of CatGENES.org have the unique opportunity to have their cat DNA tested at prices they can easily afford. Sample collection kits can be ordered and paid for online through a simple one-step process. Once DNA samples have been submitted, tests will be run and you will receive a DNA certificate of the results. Confidentiality of your orders, sample submissions and results is guaranteed!
Services include:
- VeriSNP™ (patent pending) Universal Genetic Evaluation
- Parentage Verification, when needed
- Inherited Diseases (Polycystic Kidney Disease, Mucopolysaccharidoses Type VI &VI Mild, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy)
- Traits Screening (Albino, Cinnamon-Red)
- Identification (Siamese points, Burmese, Chocolate-Brown)
- Additional colors, diseases, and performance genes are now being mapped.
All feline submissions can be easily obtained using plucked hair samples and, in some cases, buccal (cheek) swabs using collectors included with the DNA sample collection kit. Cats can be tested at any age.
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