r/CatGenetics • u/Admirable-Gold3447 • 11d ago

Genetic Testing Post Wisdom Panel?

So sorry if this has already been discussed. It seems like a super obvious discussion point, but I searched and didn’t see it.

Is wisdom panel worth it for cats? Credible and reliable? Informative?

Thanks!

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u/Internal_Use8954 11d ago

Unless you have concerns about their health that could be effected by genetics it’s about as useful as the newspaper horoscopes.

Cat genetics just aren’t distinct/diverse enough that genetic testing can tell you much about them.

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u/Admirable-Gold3447 11d ago

Yeah it’s for health

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u/BluePink_o7 11d ago

It can be helpful for health but other than that not really-
The thing is breeds are nothing like dog breeds in cats so the breed makeup is kinda just BS

Anyway, here’s an example of my cat’s results. For breed makeup, coat, and color