DNA Testing!

Get peace of mind knowing your chances for high vet bills down the road are much less likely.

I collect spit samples from my breeder Queens and Kings. This involves taking a swab similar to a Q-tip and rubbing it against the inside of the kitty’s cheeks. The cells contained in the saliva are analyzed by a laboratory for genetic information. The cells tell me about the color of the cat, if the cat is carrying any genetic disease and sometimes even the number of toes the cat has! The testing is not perfect, but it gives me a higher chance of success when it comes to breeding quality luxury cats.

Diseases tested for in Tundra Coons Cattery.

Some of the most common diseases are the 4 listed right below. For a complete list of health conditions tested for, scroll down- WAY down :)

  • HCM - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

  • SMA - Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  • PKDef - Pyruvate kinase deficiency

  • PKD - Polycystic Kidney Disease