As Basepaws gears up for the release of our first breed-related results (Yay!), let’s take some time to talk about cat breeds and feline ancestry. It is estimated there are somewhere between 60 to over 200 different types of felines out there, and each possesses something special - each fabulous feline has a unique set of features, traits and markings that sets them apart. Ladies and gents, please meet the glamor puss of the cat world – the Persian cat!

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According to Animal Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. Cancer in cats is actually less common than cancer in dogs, but once it is diagnosed, it tends to move faster. Since cats are the closest mammals to humans (outside of primates, of course) it is no wonder cats share many of the same cancers with us. Knowledge is power, and how much do we really know about signs of this deadly disease in feline?

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Happy New Year dear cat lovers! We hope you had wonderful and cozy holidays filled with laughter, joy and purrs! If you're anything like us, then you enthusiastically welcomed the New Year with arms wide open and excitingly committed to your New Year Resolutions. It is important to lead, step, hop and jump into the new beginnings on the right foot, no? This is why today we come to you with some useful tips and tricks to help you make sure your furry feline friend starts the New Year on the right paw as well!

Our friends at reviews.com pulled together some of their best ideas for keeping you cats healthy and satisfied, especially during the holiday season!

Do you have a kitty that has very special eyes? Have you ever been mesmerized by your kitties eyes? Well, this is just the article for you! Here we’re going to briefly cover how your kitty gets his beautiful eyes.

We are thrilled to announce that we will soon deliver our first CatKit Alpha Report! Many of our favorite clients (and kittens!) have been very patient while waiting for the first report to arrive. We want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone for allowing us the extra time to get the first report out, and show our appreciation by giving everyone here a little sneak peek!

Celebrities of social media, the rulers of the internet, cats seem to easily be one of the most popular pets present in many households around the world. These loving fur-babies seem to have an array of personalities, ranging from quiet and affectionate to sassy and stand-offish. Like our friends and family, cats come in all personalities, shades and colors.

Take a deep breath. Meowwww. Feels good? Now imagine not being able to breathe well. Oh, it’s terrible. If your cat (especially of Siamese or Korat pedigrees) has been diagnosed with feline asthma or bronchitis, read on!

Attention all fur-parents! Do you have an overweight cat? Or a greedy little Burmese? Well this is the article for you. Diabetes is perhaps one of the most common endocrine diseases seen today in modern domestic cats. It’s most prevalent in indoor cats and chubby cats, and has been shown to be over-represented in Burmese cats. In this article we will cover everything you need to know about diabetes and its relation to overweight cats, feline diet, pedigree and breed and environmental risk factors. Important stuff, so do read on!

Have you ever wondered why pretty much all Calico cats are female? Well, it’s all about the power of genetics! So here’s a little genetics 101 that will help explain this very interesting phenomenon. If you’d like to read more information to help build your foundation in genetics then have a read at this Basepaw’s blog!