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Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Knowing your cat is in their older years allows you to take a proactive approach to caring for them during this important stage of life.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Discover how to choose the best supplements for your pet’s health, from essential vitamins to joint support and digestion aids. Learn age-specific and seasonal supplement tips for cats and dogs.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to spot the signs of a healthy cat and identify which signs might require a trip to the vet to make sure everything is okay.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn more about the signs of a healthy cat’s fur and skin. Diet and grooming your cat can support healthy skin and coat.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Yes! Check out basepaws.com for a genetic test you can buy to use with your cat. You just apply a bit of tape (supplied in the kit) to your cat's fur, submit the entire piece as a sample, and you get results in a few weeks.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I like the Wisdom Panel DNA test. It is a kit you can get a home and do yourself. https://www.wisdompanel.com/ They will give you an idea of breed(s) and after that you will have to do your own research on medical issues that are common in those breeds.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
That may be difficult. There is some breed detection being offered by a company called Wisdom Panel. I recommend to look into this. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
The commercially available DNA tests I am familiar with are Wisdom Panel by Mars, DNA My Dog based out of Toronto, Paw Print Genetics out of Spokane and Embark out of Austin, Tx. Wisdom Panel® Canine DNA Tests determine the breed ancestry of a dog by determining the genotype of the dog, at hundreds of individual sites in its DNA. The results are then compared with the genotypes of the more than 12,000 breed samples in their database. Similarly, DNA My Dog tests for 85 of the most common breeds that make up approximately 97% of the common North American mixed breed population. Paw Print Genetics is designed to assist breeders and has the advantage of testing for several genetic diseases. The breed-specific panels offer a comprehensive service at a discounted rate, and you can choose genetic diseases you would like to test for. Embark tests for over 150 breeds including wolf, coyote, and village dog ancestry (feral dogs) - accounting for 98% of dogs in America. Additionally, Embark scree
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Jerry looks like a Shepard mix. I would have a DNA test done to be sure. It’s fun to read about the different breeds that are in his background. I use the MARS wisdom test. You can order it online and just send in a cheek swab. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Jerry.
Updated on September 24th, 2025