Cat

This profile includes the specific tests to be performed in the Sphynx: congenital myasthenic syndrome (CAT-CMS), blood type determination (CAT-BLOOD), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy type 4 (CAT-HCM4) and hypokalaemia (CAT-HK).

This panel includes the specific tests to be performed in Ragdoll: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy type 3 (CAT-HCM3) and polycystic kidney disease (CAT-PKD)

This panel includes the specific tests to be carried out in the Persian: blood group (CAT-BLOOD) and polycystic kidney disease (CAT-PKD).

This panel includes the specific tests to be performed in Maine Coon: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy type 1 (CAT-HCM1), polycystic kidney disease (CAT-PKD), pyruvate kinase deficiency (CAT-PKDef) and spinal muscular atrophy (CAT-SMA).

This panel includes the specific tests to be performed in Lykoi: polycystic kidney disease (CAT-PKD), pyruvate kinase deficiency (CAT-PKDef), blood type determination (CAT-BLOOD) and Progressive retinal atrophy - rdAc (CAT-PRA-RDAC).

In domestic cats the common blood types are A and B, a third rare blood type AB is also known. This name is confusing as type AB is not the result of the presence of blood types A and B. A genetic mutation associated with blood group B in most cats has been identified. The genetic test can therefore determine whether a cat is bb (blood type B), Ab (blood type A or AB and carrier of the b allele) or AA (blood type A or AB). This test is particularly important in cats because of neonatal isoerythrolysis. The colostrum of a mother with blood group B can kill the kitten if it is of blood group A or AB.

Please note: this test is not valid for Ragdoll, Turkish Angora, and Neva Masquerade breeds. A specific test is available for each of these breeds.

Each cat has its own DNA signature. It is a sort of genetic identity card, which includes the 15 microsatellites recommended by the ISAG (International Society for Animal Genetics).

Feline spinal muscular atrophy is a disease of the nervous system. It is characterised by gait abnormalities due to the loss of motor neurons in the lower spinal cord and atrophy of the hind limb muscles. Affected kittens show the first signs of SMA at around 3-4 months of age.

Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a haemolytic anaemia that reduces the longevity of erythrocytes (red blood cells). In the domestic cat, pyruvate kinase deficiency has a wide variability in the onset and severity of clinical symptoms. Symptoms of this anaemia may include severe lethargy, weakness, weight loss, jaundice and abdominal enlargement.

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that causes kidney cysts to form, leading to kidney failure. PKD cysts often present before the age of 1 year, while kidney failure usually occurs later.