Partners in Research and Innovation
We are proud to partner with citizen scientists and industry professionals on research that delivers actionable knowledge to help people make empowered, proactive decisions for the health and well-being of their pets.
Join the Basepaws citizen science community and help us redefine approaches to proactive pet care.
Citizen science research programs evolve our understanding of the genetic and oral microbiome factors associated with a pet’s increased risk for certain diseases, so that we can develop screening tools that recognize signs of disease earlier. These tools can give pet parents and veterinarians more opportunities to address issues sooner and collaborate on treatment plans that are individualized for a pet’s unique needs.
Review the programs below to learn more about how you can participate in research that has the potential to create a healthier, happier future for pets everywhere.
Feline atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as feline atopy or non-flea non-food allergic dermatitis, is the second most common allergy in cats (after flea allergy dermatitis). Estimates reveal that this disease affects 12.5 percent of the domestic cat population. If your cat has been diagnosed with AD, their oral swab sample could help us to better understand the biology behind this highly prevalent disease.
Confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis by a veterinarian and/or veterinary dermatologist.
Unrelated ophthalmic, respiratory, or dermatological conditions, including flea bite hypersensitivity, adverse food reaction, sarcoptic mange, pyoderma, yeast infection, and contact dermatitis. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
CKD is a major feline health issue from which one in 30 cats suffer, often going undiagnosed in cats until the illness reaches a more advanced stage. If your cat has been diagnosed with CKD, especially before the age of five, we welcome your participation in this study.
Confirmed diagnosis of CKD by a veterinarian.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, UTI, systemic hypertension, hypoadrenocorticism, nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis.
Feline diabetes (Type II) is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats. Our research aims to better understand the genetic and oral microbiome factors associated with a cat’s increased risk for the disease. If your cat has been diagnosed with Type II diabetes, please consider applying to this program before May 31, 2022.
Confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (Type II) by a veterinarian.
Renal glycosuria, stress hyperglycemia, unrelated pancreatitis, hyperadrenocorticism, acromegaly, or currently on medications such as glucocorticoids or progestogens.
Food allergic dermatitis often presents with year-round skin inflammation and itching-related discomfort. Unfortunately, this condition is an increasingly common problem seen in cats. If your cat is suffering from food allergic dermatitis, we welcome you to participate in our study to help us better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with food allergies in cats.
Confirmed diagnosis of food allergic dermatitis by a veterinarian and/or veterinary dermatologist.
Unrelated ophthalmic, respiratory, or dermatological conditions, including flea bite hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, pyoderma, yeast infection, contact dermatitis, superficial bacterial folliculitis, Malassezia dermatitis, otitis externa, and media. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
Feline GI lymphoma is a notoriously hard-to-diagnose disease that is often confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If your cat has been diagnosed with B cell (large cell) or T cell (small cell) GI lymphoma, their sample can really make a difference in the development of better early detection screening tools for this disease.
Confirmed diagnosis of GI lymphoma by veterinarian, and not previously vaccinated for Feline Leukemia Virus.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, intestinal neoplasia, adverse food reactions, renal and hepatic insufficiency, EPI, intestinal parasitism, enteropathy.
Is your cat healthy? Basepaws is looking for cats that have not been diagnosed with any dental, chronic, or systemic diseases, and do not currently present with an active illness (or have within the last month). If your cat is one year of age or older and has received a clean bill of health from the veterinarian within the past six months, you may qualify for this feline health research effort.
Veterinary evaluation within the last six months confirming the absence of any chronic or acute diseases.
Acute illness with onset that occurred within the last month, or that is currently present. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
IBD is a non-cancerous condition which causes chronic irritation and inflammation of a cat’s gastrointestinal tract. If your cat has been diagnosed with IBD, especially the idiopathic form, their oral swab sample could help us uncover genetic and microbiome factors associated with increased risk of developing IBD and improve capacity for earlier detection and accurate diagnoses of IBD.
Confirmed diagnosis of IBD by a veterinarian.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, intestinal neoplasia, adverse food reactions, viral infections (FeLV, FIV), renal and hepatic insufficiency, EPI, intestinal parasitism, enteropathy.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the oldest cat on record lived to be 35 years old! We believe that a deeper understanding of the genetic factors that contribute to feline longevity may help increase a cat’s lifespan, but more importantly, do so in ways that enhance enjoyment of their golden years with fewer instances of pain and illness. There are ongoing studies focused on canine longevity, but no such studies exist for cats. If you have a cat aged 17 or older, they could be a perfect candidate for this groundbreaking research to help us better understand the genetic health markers associated with feline longevity.
Cats aged 17 years or older.
Cats younger than 17 years of age.
Feline atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as feline atopy or non-flea non-food allergic dermatitis, is the second most common allergy in cats (after flea allergy dermatitis). Estimates reveal that this disease affects 12.5 percent of the domestic cat population. If your cat has been diagnosed with AD, their oral swab sample could help us to better understand the biology behind this highly prevalent disease.
Confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis by a veterinarian and/or veterinary dermatologist.
Unrelated ophthalmic, respiratory, or dermatological conditions, including flea bite hypersensitivity, adverse food reaction, sarcoptic mange, pyoderma, yeast infection, and contact dermatitis. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
CKD is a major feline health issue from which one in 30 cats suffer, often going undiagnosed in cats until the illness reaches a more advanced stage. If your cat has been diagnosed with CKD, especially before the age of five, we welcome your participation in this study.
Confirmed diagnosis of CKD by a veterinarian.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, UTI, systemic hypertension, hypoadrenocorticism, nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis.
Feline diabetes (Type II) is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats. Our research aims to better understand the genetic and oral microbiome factors associated with a cat’s increased risk for the disease. If your cat has been diagnosed with Type II diabetes, please consider applying to this program before May 31, 2022.
Confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (Type II) by a veterinarian.
Renal glycosuria, stress hyperglycemia, unrelated pancreatitis, hyperadrenocorticism, acromegaly, or currently on medications such as glucocorticoids or progestogens.
Food allergic dermatitis often presents with year-round skin inflammation and itching-related discomfort. Unfortunately, this condition is an increasingly common problem seen in cats. If your cat is suffering from food allergic dermatitis, we welcome you to participate in our study to help us better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with food allergies in cats.
Confirmed diagnosis of food allergic dermatitis by a veterinarian and/or veterinary dermatologist.
Unrelated ophthalmic, respiratory, or dermatological conditions, including flea bite hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, pyoderma, yeast infection, contact dermatitis, superficial bacterial folliculitis, Malassezia dermatitis, otitis externa, and media. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
Feline GI lymphoma is a notoriously hard-to-diagnose disease that is often confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If your cat has been diagnosed with B cell (large cell) or T cell (small cell) GI lymphoma, their sample can really make a difference in the development of better early detection screening tools for this disease.
Confirmed diagnosis of GI lymphoma by veterinarian, and not previously vaccinated for Feline Leukemia Virus.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, intestinal neoplasia, adverse food reactions, renal and hepatic insufficiency, EPI, intestinal parasitism, enteropathy.
Is your cat healthy? Basepaws is looking for cats that have not been diagnosed with any dental, chronic, or systemic diseases, and do not currently present with an active illness (or have within the last month). If your cat is one year of age or older and has received a clean bill of health from the veterinarian within the past six months, you may qualify for this feline health research effort.
Veterinary evaluation within the last six months confirming the absence of any chronic or acute diseases.
Acute illness with onset that occurred within the last month, or that is currently present. Current use of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications, as well as probiotic supplements.
IBD is a non-cancerous condition which causes chronic irritation and inflammation of a cat’s gastrointestinal tract. If your cat has been diagnosed with IBD, especially the idiopathic form, their oral swab sample could help us uncover genetic and microbiome factors associated with increased risk of developing IBD and improve capacity for earlier detection and accurate diagnoses of IBD.
Confirmed diagnosis of IBD by a veterinarian.
Unrelated hyperthyroidism, intestinal neoplasia, adverse food reactions, viral infections (FeLV, FIV), renal and hepatic insufficiency, EPI, intestinal parasitism, enteropathy.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the oldest cat on record lived to be 35 years old! We believe that a deeper understanding of the genetic factors that contribute to feline longevity may help increase a cat’s lifespan, but more importantly, do so in ways that enhance enjoyment of their golden years with fewer instances of pain and illness. There are ongoing studies focused on canine longevity, but no such studies exist for cats. If you have a cat aged 17 or older, they could be a perfect candidate for this groundbreaking research to help us better understand the genetic health markers associated with feline longevity.
Cats aged 17 years or older.
Cats younger than 17 years of age.
Pet parents of qualifying pets (who are based in the U.S. and not already Basepaws customers) will get a free oral swab kit to collect a DNA sample. Shipping in the U.S. is also free both ways! Qualifying participants who are not current Basepaws customers will also receive a free signature Basepaws DNA report as a thank you for contributing to our citizen science research program.
Additional conditions of interest
- Cancer
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- FIP
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Idiopathic Cystitis
- Oxalate Urolithiasis
- Struvite Urolithiasis
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Did you know?
Humans and cats share nearly 90.2% DNA! There are also over 200 inherited human diseases that closely resemble those seen in cats. This impressive amount of genomic similarity means that the potential applications for Basepaws’ genetics research extend to humans. This is something we’re exploring in our feline longevity research, which could potentially one day contribute to new therapeutics for age-related human diseases.
Our Science
Discover the cutting-edge science behind the Basepaws breed, oral microbiome, and health and trait marker analyses.
Basepaws collaborates with veterinary, university, and industry researchers to accelerate innovation in pet health science. We collect genomic, oral microbiome, and health history information to create robust, cross-validated datasets across our clinical studies. These data also inform the development and refinement of our screening tools for identifying both genetic disease predisposition and signs of active disease.
We seek clinical research partners for the feline and canine programs listed below. Participants follow a simple study protocol for collecting an oral swab sample from qualifying patients, fill out basic screening information for each sample, and share patients’ clinical records. Basepaws supplies the oral swab collection kits for obtaining samples and offers compensation for every sample that matches particular criteria.
- Feline Only
- Stomatitis & Tooth Resorption
- Feline and Canine
- Atopic Dermatitis
- CKD
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Food allergic dermatitis
- GI Lymphoma
- IBD
- Periodontal Disease
Stomatitis, or Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS), is a poorly understood dental disease that affects 0.7﹘10 percent of the general cat population. The elusive nature of FCGS makes it difficult to determine its cause(s), and by extension an appropriate course of treatment. Another common oral malady that affects more than half of adult cats is tooth resorption, where the tooth structure breaks down and often progresses to nerve exposure. Screening tools that identify signs of these painful and debilitating conditions sooner could support clinical efforts to better understand their causes and inform individualized treatment plans.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as feline atopy or non-flea non-food allergic dermatitis, is the second most common allergy in cats (after flea allergy dermatitis). Estimates reveal that this disease affects 12.5 percent of the domestic cat population and 10﹘15 percent of dogs.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine AD. To date, no single test can reliably diagnose feline or canine atopy. Study findings will inform development of a test that can point towards predisposition to AD or signs of active disease and facilitate clinical diagnosis to bring pets relief and improve their quality of life sooner. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed AD diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects both cats and dogs and is a condition commonly associated with aging. Over 10 percent of dogs will develop some form of kidney disease in their lifetime, and up to 40 percent of cats over 10 years of age are affected by CKD.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine CKD. The nonspecific symptoms of CKD in the early stages that are easily missed until the disease reaches an advanced stage underscores the need for screening tools that detect signs of active disease sooner, giving veterinarians a wider range of intervention and individualized treatment options for their patients. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed CKD diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Canine diabetes (mostly Type I) has increased 80 percent since 2006, and its prevalence continues to rise. Early stage symptoms can be easily missed and/or attributed to other causes, and as with cats, diagnosis relies on multiple tests to consistently track elevated blood and urine glucose levels. Early detection can lead to more timely treatment and improved life expectancy.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with canine Type I diabetes. The study complements our clinical research with Anivive Lifesciences (on Type II feline diabetes), which aims to advance the development of new, targeted and potentially disease-modifying therapies, as well as genetics-based screening tools for diabetes. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our canine Type I diabetes study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Nearly one percent of all feline vet visits and up to two percent of canine visits are associated with food allergic dermatitis. Clinically, feline atopic dermatitis and food allergic dermatitis appear indistinguishable. Non-food causes have to be ruled out before making a food allergic dermatitis diagnosis, and a definitive diagnosis takes time. Delays in diagnosis can result in secondary infections and other complications to occur.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with food allergies in dogs and cats. Study results could inform the development of a screening tool to streamline the diagnostic process and help improve a pet’s quality of life sooner. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma is notoriously hard to diagnose and is often confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine GI lymphoma. Genetic and oral microbiome data could inform development of new screening tools and yield new insights for more targeted interventions.
If you are a veterinary professional in a practice that has a high prevalence of feline and/or canine GI lymphoma cases, we would welcome the chance to collaborate with you and your team to help streamline current and future diagnoses and treatment plans.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a non-cancerous condition which causes chronic irritation and inflammation of the canine and feline gastrointestinal tract. Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine IBD. Genetic and oral microbiome data could inform development of new screening tools and yield new insights for more targeted interventions.
If you are a veterinary professional in a practice that has a high prevalence of feline and/or canine IBD cases, we would welcome the chance to collaborate with you and your team to help streamline current and future diagnoses and treatment plans.
Periodontal disease is a dental condition that is hard to detect in the early stages, making it difficult to diagnose and treat before it leads to tooth loss or other potentially serious health problems.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats and dogs with periodontal disease. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the current Basepaws feline oral health test and to create a brand new canine oral health test for detecting active signs of periodontal disease in the oral microbiome. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Stomatitis, or Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS), is a poorly understood dental disease that affects 0.7﹘10 percent of the general cat population. The elusive nature of FCGS makes it difficult to determine its cause(s), and by extension an appropriate course of treatment. Another common oral malady that affects more than half of adult cats is tooth resorption, where the tooth structure breaks down and often progresses to nerve exposure. Screening tools that identify signs of these painful and debilitating conditions sooner could support clinical efforts to better understand their causes and inform individualized treatment plans.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as feline atopy or non-flea non-food allergic dermatitis, is the second most common allergy in cats (after flea allergy dermatitis). Estimates reveal that this disease affects 12.5 percent of the domestic cat population and 10﹘15 percent of dogs.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine AD. To date, no single test can reliably diagnose feline or canine atopy. Study findings will inform development of a test that can point towards predisposition to AD or signs of active disease and facilitate clinical diagnosis to bring pets relief and improve their quality of life sooner. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed AD diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects both cats and dogs and is a condition commonly associated with aging. Over 10 percent of dogs will develop some form of kidney disease in their lifetime, and up to 40 percent of cats over 10 years of age are affected by CKD.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine CKD. The nonspecific symptoms of CKD in the early stages that are easily missed until the disease reaches an advanced stage underscores the need for screening tools that detect signs of active disease sooner, giving veterinarians a wider range of intervention and individualized treatment options for their patients. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed CKD diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Canine diabetes (mostly Type I) has increased 80 percent since 2006, and its prevalence continues to rise. Early stage symptoms can be easily missed and/or attributed to other causes, and as with cats, diagnosis relies on multiple tests to consistently track elevated blood and urine glucose levels. Early detection can lead to more timely treatment and improved life expectancy.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with canine Type I diabetes. The study complements our clinical research with Anivive Lifesciences (on Type II feline diabetes), which aims to advance the development of new, targeted and potentially disease-modifying therapies, as well as genetics-based screening tools for diabetes. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our canine Type I diabetes study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Nearly one percent of all feline vet visits and up to two percent of canine visits are associated with food allergic dermatitis. Clinically, feline atopic dermatitis and food allergic dermatitis appear indistinguishable. Non-food causes have to be ruled out before making a food allergic dermatitis diagnosis, and a definitive diagnosis takes time. Delays in diagnosis can result in secondary infections and other complications to occur.
Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with food allergies in dogs and cats. Study results could inform the development of a screening tool to streamline the diagnostic process and help improve a pet’s quality of life sooner. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma is notoriously hard to diagnose and is often confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine GI lymphoma. Genetic and oral microbiome data could inform development of new screening tools and yield new insights for more targeted interventions.
If you are a veterinary professional in a practice that has a high prevalence of feline and/or canine GI lymphoma cases, we would welcome the chance to collaborate with you and your team to help streamline current and future diagnoses and treatment plans.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a non-cancerous condition which causes chronic irritation and inflammation of the canine and feline gastrointestinal tract. Basepaws is conducting clinical studies to better understand the genetics and oral microbiome factors that may be associated with feline and canine IBD. Genetic and oral microbiome data could inform development of new screening tools and yield new insights for more targeted interventions.
If you are a veterinary professional in a practice that has a high prevalence of feline and/or canine IBD cases, we would welcome the chance to collaborate with you and your team to help streamline current and future diagnoses and treatment plans.
Periodontal disease is a dental condition that is hard to detect in the early stages, making it difficult to diagnose and treat before it leads to tooth loss or other potentially serious health problems.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats and dogs with periodontal disease. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the current Basepaws feline oral health test and to create a brand new canine oral health test for detecting active signs of periodontal disease in the oral microbiome. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in these studies. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of dogs and cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
Basepaws is currently running a clinical recruitment trial to collect samples from cats with tooth resorption and stomatitis. The goal of this research is to improve the overall sensitivity and specificity of the Basepaws oral health test and to also include a new stomatitis risk assessment. We welcome interested veterinary, university, and/or pet health industry research partners to participate in our feline study. Participants will aid in the recruitment of controlled cohorts of cats that have a confirmed diagnosis, as well as those with a confirmed clean bill of health.
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Basepaws also collaborates on a range of custom research recruitment and discovery partnerships that are tailored to specific parameters. Reach out today to learn more.
Feline diabetes is a growing problem, but available treatments are expensive and rely mostly on symptom control through insulin therapy and dietary management. There is currently no clear understanding of the contribution of genetic factors to feline diabetes. Our work with Basepaws offers cat owners the opportunity to take a direct role in developing genetics-based precision medicine tools aiming to improve and extend the lives of diabetic cats.
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