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Decoding Cats, One Step at a Time

Wisdom's scientists are digging into the data to learn more about how a cat’s genetics contribute to their health and disease risk in the largest genetic survey of disorders in cats to date. 
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Common Genetic Conditions in Pedigreed and Household Cats

Learn about genetic diseases commonly seen in pedigreed and household cats and what you can do to be proactive about your cat's health.
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Understanding Cat Blood Types

Knowing your cat's blood type can help you keep your cat healthy during medical events, and plan your breedings and care to keep your kittens safe in the postpartum period.  
Scientific Research and Update to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Reporting

Scientific Research and Update to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Reporting

Read about Wisdom's and the Feline HCM working group’s findings on Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and our subsequent update to HCM mode of inheritance in Wisdom Breeder reports. 
Genetic Mutation Gives Cats a 'Salty Licorice' Coat Color

Genetic Mutation Gives Cats a 'Salty Licorice' Coat Color

See the newest cat coat pattern, “salty licorice,” discovered by Wisdom Panel™ geneticist Heidi Anderson, PhD. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and unique pattern.
Wisdom Panel™ Becomes the Official Testing Partner of TICA®

Wisdom Panel™ Becomes the Official Testing Partner of TICA®

Wisdom Panel ™ is honored to announce that we are now the official testing partner of The International Cat Association (TICA®), continuing a tradition of genetic health and research partnership begun in 2017. Read on...
New Features – Breeder Toolkit and Reports Tab

New Features – Breeder Toolkit and Reports Tab

We’ve relocated and refreshed the downloadable full genetics report and created a new home for your reports, certificates and parentage analyses. Read on to learn how to use these new features! 
Feline Parentage Testing Explained

Feline Parentage Testing Explained

Parentage testing is a highly accurate method of using DNA profiles to confirm pedigree in breeding cats. Optimal Selection™ Feline tests now have the option of feline parentage testing when bundled with DNA profiling.
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What Feline DNA Profiling Offers for Your Cattery

DNA profiling allows breeders and registries to permanently identify a cat using their unique DNA pattern, and is a necessary prerequisite to parentage testing to confirm pedigree in breeding cats.