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Feline Genetics and DNA Testing - Exploring Cat Health and Ancestry

Kitten Lady via YouTube

Overview

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Explore feline genetics and DNA testing in this informative 29-minute video featuring Kitten Lady and a Wisdom Panel veterinarian. Discover the process of DNA testing for cats, learn about hereditary traits and diseases, and understand the genetic factors behind coat colors and patterns. Delve into topics such as cleft palates, white cats and deafness, calico genetics, litter variations, inbreeding effects, and eye color determination. Gain insights into the future of feline DNA testing, its benefits for veterinary health, and the importance of blood typing. Uncover misconceptions about domestic shorthairs and explore the potential for identifying extended cat families through genetic testing.

Syllabus

Introduction
How Does DNA testing Work
Are cleft palates hereditary?
How can increased sampling help further identify genetic patterns?
Are some diseases more prevalent in certain types of cats?
What is the correlation between white cats and deafness?
Genetics in calico cats explained
How can kittens in the same litter have different color patterns?
Can you determine paternity of litters via DNA testing?
Is there a future where you can identify extended cat families via DNA?
What effects do inbreeding have on genetics?
What determines eye color, and is it linked to fur color?
Are paw traits genetic?
DNA testing for the future and the benefits for veterinary health
The importance of blood typing
Domestic shorthairs debunked
Conclusion

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Kitten Lady

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