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Pet humanisation trends have made pet parents increasingly willing to spend more on pet care, the global pet DNA testing market has reached USD 300 million in the year of 2022. DNA tests for furry felines are fairly new to the market, they haven't been around as long as the ones for doggies. As the interest has increased in recent years, there are products available on the market that are able to offer some insight into the breed information, details of genetic traits, and the risk of potential health problems for your orange tabby. Founded in 2018 by Anna Skaya and Damian Kao, Basepaws is a pet-care genetics startup that created the world's first at-home comprehensive cat DNA test and oral health test for cats. With the Continuously growing feline genomic and oral microbiome database, Basepaws compare your kitty's results with thousands of other DNA tests. You can easily learn more about your furry feline's breed and health with an affordable price. In 2022, Basepaws became a member of Zoetis - the world's leading animal health company. Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 447k followers, still growing Guest: Damian Kao, Co-founder and COO of Basepaws & Nick Wu, Investor of Pasadena Angels Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council

This Passage to Profit - The Inventors' Show episode features Marci Hopkins, host of "Wake Up with Marci", Nikol Rogers with The ZenRed Method, Anna Skaya from Basepaws and Dr. Ramses Alcaide from Neurable. Marci Hopkins is an award-winning TV Personality; host, show creator and executive producer of “Wake Up with Marci” – which airs on CBS owned WLNY-TV, channel 10/55 at 10am on Saturdays. Wake Up is a talk show all about empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope. She touches on wellness, health, female issues, divorce, family, self help, mental health, beauty, along with performances from musical guests and cooking demos. She has specialists on to educate the audience, provide tools and resources. Wake Up is about living our happiest lives! Marci has been voted Media Mompreneur of the Year, by New Jersey Family Magazine, and featured on CBS New York; PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; 201 Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets. Read more at: https://wakeupwithmarci.com/Nikol Rogers PCC, WPCC, is an empowerment coach, writer, and speaker who founded The ZenRed Method in 2015 to teach professional artists, speakers, entrepreneurs, and presenters how to be Fearless and embody a Powerful Presence, connect deeply with their audience, and stand out from the crowd. Using her signature ZenRed Method, her clients learn to re-frame how they think, feel, and act from a place of power, rather than from fear or limiting beliefs. Prior to becoming a coach, Nikol had a successful career as a musical theater performer and choreographer, performing in National Tours, commercials, and kicking eye high as a New York City Rockette. Read more at: https://nikolrogers.com/Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for December 19, 2021 at their Websites:Anna Skaya is the founder of Basepaws, offering the most advanced cat DNA test, as seen on Shark Tank! Tests reveal breeds, traits, health, dental disease and Whole Genome Sequencing using quick, saliva-based tests from the comforts of home. All lab results come from an accredited, LA-based Basepaws laboratory, and are handled by their scientists. Avoid emergency vet visits by identifying disease early, before it becomes visible and harmful. All reports sent straight to your inbox in 4-6 weeks. Read more at: https://basepaws.com/Dr. Ramses Alcaide is a Neuroscientist and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Neurable, a company that makes technology that both can understand neural activity as a translational layer (Stress, Fatigue, and others) as well as be used for direct control of devices. Their revolutionary brain-computer interface allows people to control software and devices using only their brain activity. The technology has enabled people to play games, control toys and drive a full-sized car using only their thoughts. Neurable is currently taking pre-orders of their smart headphones. Read more at: https://www.neurable.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/

This Passage to Profit - The Inventors' Show episode features Marci Hopkins, host of "Wake Up with Marci", Nikol Rogers with The ZenRed Method, Anna Skaya from Basepaws and Dr. Ramses Alcaide from Neurable. Marci Hopkins is an award-winning TV Personality; host, show creator and executive producer of “Wake Up with Marci” – which airs on CBS owned WLNY-TV, channel 10/55 at 10am on Saturdays. Wake Up is a talk show all about empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope. She touches on wellness, health, female issues, divorce, family, self help, mental health, beauty, along with performances from musical guests and cooking demos. She has specialists on to educate the audience, provide tools and resources. Wake Up is about living our happiest lives! Marci has been voted Media Mompreneur of the Year, by New Jersey Family Magazine, and featured on CBS New York; PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; 201 Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets. Read more at: https://wakeupwithmarci.com/Nikol Rogers PCC, WPCC, is an empowerment coach, writer, and speaker who founded The ZenRed Method in 2015 to teach professional artists, speakers, entrepreneurs, and presenters how to be Fearless and embody a Powerful Presence, connect deeply with their audience, and stand out from the crowd. Using her signature ZenRed Method, her clients learn to re-frame how they think, feel, and act from a place of power, rather than from fear or limiting beliefs. Prior to becoming a coach, Nikol had a successful career as a musical theater performer and choreographer, performing in National Tours, commercials, and kicking eye high as a New York City Rockette. Read more at: https://nikolrogers.com/Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for December 19, 2021 at their Websites:Anna Skaya is the founder of Basepaws, offering the most advanced cat DNA test, as seen on Shark Tank! Tests reveal breeds, traits, health, dental disease and Whole Genome Sequencing using quick, saliva-based tests from the comforts of home. All lab results come from an accredited, LA-based Basepaws laboratory, and are handled by their scientists. Avoid emergency vet visits by identifying disease early, before it becomes visible and harmful. All reports sent straight to your inbox in 4-6 weeks. Read more at: https://basepaws.com/Dr. Ramses Alcaide is a Neuroscientist and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Neurable, a company that makes technology that both can understand neural activity as a translational layer (Stress, Fatigue, and others) as well as be used for direct control of devices. Their revolutionary brain-computer interface allows people to control software and devices using only their brain activity. The technology has enabled people to play games, control toys and drive a full-sized car using only their thoughts. Neurable is currently taking pre-orders of their smart headphones. Read more at: https://www.neurable.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/

Have you ever wondered about your cat's origins, breed and genetic health markers? Anna Skaya, Founder and CEO of Basepaws, created her pet genetic testing company as a way for cat owners to get the proper health care they need for their furry friends. Offering tools such as an in-home Cat DNA Kit, and Dental Health Test, Basepaws works towards providing cat owners a deeper understanding of their feline companions! Anna and Molly talk about everything from the type of health markers the report provides, to Anna's experience on Shark Tank.

Have you ever wondered about your cat's origins, breed and genetic health markers? Anna Skaya, Founder and CEO of Basepaws, created her pet genetic testing company as a way for cat owners to get the proper health care they need for their furry friends. Offering tools such as an in-home Cat DNA Kit, and Dental Health Test, Basepaws works towards providing cat owners a deeper understanding of their feline companions! Anna and Molly talk about everything from the type of health markers the report provides, to Anna's experience on Shark Tank.

Cats are humans' other best friend! In Los Angeles alone, there are an estimated 771,076 households that have one or more cats as pets and unconditional sources of companionship and friendship. Despite the high number of cat owners in LA and all over the country, however, there is extremely little research about feline genetics when the numbers are compared to canine genetics and research. Meet Basepaws, a Los Angeles based startup, that is focusing to change this imbalance in research and bring feline research to the forefront. According to their website, “At the Conference on Canine and Feline Genetics and Genomics (2019), for example, canine‑focused presentations outnumbered feline‑focused presentations roughly 5 to 1. In addition, when it comes to the number of sequenced genomes from each species, the goals (and available research funding) for the two fields look completely different." Thus, to bridge this gap, their goal is to build the world's largest feline genomics database. Learning genomic information about cats is extremely important because it enables us to better learn about caring about cats. Through DNA and a genomic library, we can learn more about diseases, health issues, and traits to create the best products for cats possible. We virtually sat down with Anna Skaya, the founder of Basepaws, to ask her all about it. You can also learn more by checking  out their website: https://basepaws.com. 

Unconscious Biases (0:00:00) Have you ever thought about how many decisions you make in a day? With so many choices in front of us on a regular basis, we often make decisions unconsciously. In fact, many of these decisions are made far in advance due to our own personal biases. But these biases that we all have can lead us to make decisions with ineffective –even harmful –outcomes. So how do we overcome our biases and make our decisions more fair-minded? Joining us on the show today is Monica Thakrar, president of consulting company MTI, here with us to discuss the unconscious bias and how we can get rid of our own.   Communicating with Cats (0:18:10) We want to believe our pets love us just as much as we love them. Unfortunately, there's no way to know for sure—since there's a pretty obvious language barrier between us and our favorite furry friends. But sometimes it seems like—especially with cats—they're trying to communicate with us in their own way. From purring, to rubbing up against our leg, to bringing us dead animals... are they trying to tell us something? And how can we know what they're trying to say? Here to share her advice with us on how we can communicate with our cats is BasePaws founder and CEO Anna Skaya.   Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in Schools (0:34:35) Human behavior expert Dana Minney talks with Lisa and Richie about how schools can better teach social skills and emotional intelligence to our kids.   The Dangers of DIY (0:52:45) I love a good DIY project. The past few months, especially, have been a golden time for those little do-it-at-home projects. They're the perfect thing for filling up all of our extra time, plus they're fun and budget friendly. The thing is though—we're not professionals. And with any DIY project there's always a danger that we'll end up making things worse before we make them better. So, whether you've already fell victim to a botched DIY project, or you're considering tackling that leaky faucet yourself, we've got some words of wisdom for you from professional home designer, Scott Holcombe.   Stress Can Break Your Heart (1:13:01) According to a Cleveland Clinic study, cases of stress cardiomyopathy, also known as “broken heart syndrome,” have doubled over the course of the pandemic. The stress from COVID-19 is literally breaking our hearts. But how in the world can we get rid of our stress when everywhere we turn, there's something to add to it? Janet McKee is a stress expert, certified in Health and Wellness through Columbia University. She burned out as a Fortune 500 Executive and now helps others to manage their own stress. We're excited to have her on the show today to help us figure out how we can reduce the stress in our lives and avoid broken hearts.   Weekend Review (1:29:46) Lisa and Richie talk about what there is to do this weekend, from the New York Times Bestseller list to what's coming to streaming services.

Monica Thakrar gives tips for overcoming bias, Anna Skaya explains how to talk to cats, Dana Minney discusses emotional education in schools, Scott Holcombe talks about the dangers of DIY projects, Janet McKee gives stress-relief tips, Lisa and Richie talk about what there is to do this weekend.

Is Your Home Stressing You Out? (0:00:00) Whenever feelings of anxiety or pressure come up, it's good to have a safe place to go where you can get away from those negative emotions. But what if that place of stress is your own home? Whether we know it or not, it turns out there are a lot of things we might be doing in our homes that are giving us unneeded stress. So, what are these hidden stressors that are hiding in plain sight? Today we're joined by Dr. Carla Manly, a clinical psychologist and author, here with us to talk about how to destress your home.   Maximalism (0:19:26) Marie Kondo has been the reigning queen of all things interior design for years. Out with the old, and out with the new even –minimalism decrees that less is more and almost nothing is everything. However, minimalism might soon lose its pedestalled place to its polar opposite—maximalism, which embodies the idea that more is always more. Here to discuss all things maximalism, how to do it right, and why you need more of it in your life is designer Jessica McCarthy of JAM Creative.   School Preparation during COVID-19 (0:36:45) Friend of the show Carrie Ann Rhodes talks with Lisa and Richie about what we should be doing to prepare our kids for a school year that is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   Communicating with Cats (0:52:46) We want to believe our pets love us just as much as we love them. Unfortunately, there's no way to know for sure—since there's a pretty obvious language barrier between us and our favorite furry friends. But sometimes it seems like—especially with cats—they're trying to communicate with us in their own way. From purring, to rubbing up against our leg, to bringing us dead animals... are they trying to tell us something? And how can we know what they're trying to say? Here to share her advice with us on how we can communicate with our cats is BasePaws founder and CEO Anna Skaya.   Jane Austen Was Here (1:08:52) Whether it's the dashing Mr. Darcy, the wit and humor, or the Regency era manners and fashion that draw you into Jane Austen novels and movies, we know you love Jane. Imagine having the experience of a lifetime, visiting all of Jane Austen's spots in England. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, three Jane Austen lovers had just that experience and created a book called “Jane Was Here” so you can have that experience too. Two of these women, Lexi Nilson and Nicole Jacobsen, join us today to tell us more about this experience!   Carnival Foods at Home (1:27:50) Now the best part, arguably, of summer carnivals is the food! Sadly, the likelihood of us enjoying a Ferris wheel ride and an 890 calorie snack of fried Oreos is low this year. But just because we can't buy our fav fried food at the fairgrounds doesn't mean we can't still enjoy it. Here to tell us all we need to know about making our own carnival foods at home is Christi Erpillo, member of the Fernie's Funnel Cake legacy in Texas.

Carla Manly explains how to make homes more relaxing, Jessica McCarthy discusses maximalism, Carrie Ann Rhodes gives school prep tips, Anna Skaya talks about communicating with cats, Lexi Nilson and Nicole Jacobsen tell Lisa and Richie about their trip to Jane Austen sites, Christi Erpillo teaches how to make carnival foods.

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with Steve King, President of the American Pet Products Association in Part 2 of the series on consumer trends and buying patterns among pet owners during the pandemic and with BasePaws Founder and CEO, Anna Skaya, about the first DNA Kit for cats and their curious owners. Reed talks about how your kids going back to school can affect your pet.

Training Bees for Movies and TV Apiculturist Dr. Norman Gary has devoted his 83 years to bees. He's even trained them for TV and Movies. Dr. Gary holds two Guinness World Records for bee stunts. Oh, and he plays the clarinet... covered in bees. Listen Now Understanding Your C.B.D.'s It's the latest phenomenon in pet medicines, claiming to cure everything from allergies to pain. While there may be some benefits in this marijuana derivative, veterinarians are hard-pressed to recommend the use, mostly because the unregulated product may be sub-par. But if you're still determined, you should examine the Certificate Of Analysis (COA). Dr. Debbie and Lori Brooks help parse the confusion between brands. Listen Now Does Your Cat's Breed Really Matter A simple DNA test can make it easier to identify which traits are linked to health conditions like heart disease and obesity. Anna Skaya is the CEO of Basepaws, the world's first-ever cat DNA test. A lucky listener will get a free DNA test for their cat. Listen Now Woman Gets Stuck In Tree After Trying To Rescue Cat A woman who climbed a tree to rescue her cat ended up having to be saved by firefighters after she also got stuck in the tree. She was stuck for 45 minutes before firefighters eventually helped her down with a ladder. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Curbing Midnight Snacking (0:00:00) It's the middle of the night, dinner was only a few hours ago and breakfast feels like eons away. And yet... your stomach is already rumbling, craving a little midnight snack. But, should you give in? According to nutrition experts, midnight snacking isn't always bad, but left uncontrolled it could become a serious health issue. Here to discuss managing our midnight snack impulses is dietitian nutritionist, Penelope Clark. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (0:13:53) This one's a sobering story. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that over 26 million new files of child pornography are uploaded to the internet each year. These online images translate into real-life behavior at terrifying rates. How can we protect our children from this growing scourge? Where is the risk coming from? To fill us in is Kristen Jenson, founder of the anti-pornography campaign Protect Young Minds. Theater Etiquette (0:34:13) At one time or another, we've all had to sit behind the tall man with an even taller hat at our niece's school play. We've also sat in front of a fellow Hamilton enthusiast singing every word to every song. Besides tainting our experience at the theatre, bad etiquette puts us in a horrible mood. Fortunately for us, Tony Gunn, a theatre professor, actor and director, joins us to share the dos and don'ts of going to the theatre to make sure we are having the best experience possible without ruining anyone else's. 23 and Your Cat (0:50:25) You might have heard of 23 and Me, the service that tells you all about your ancestry and where you've come from, you might have even done it yourself! But have you ever thought about figuring out more about your pet's ancestry? Basepaws does just this—a sort of 23 and me service for you cat. So, what are the benefits of knowing all this information about your cat? Why would this matter? Here to tell us all about it is Anna Skaya, founder and CEO of Basepaws.  How to Keep New Year's Resolutions (1:03:12) By now, we've all gotten very good at making New Year's resolutions, and we're pretty good at keeping them for the first week or two of the new year. We're almost halfway through January, and some of us are already probably slipping because we're too busy, too lazy, or just plain too tired. We've made all of these great goals, so how can we keep them? Laura Vanderkam may just have the answer for us. Laura is a time management and productivity expert. We thought she'd be the perfect person to talk to about how to keep our New Year's resolutions. Weekend Review (1:21:12) Lisa and Richie talk about the new movies coming to theaters this weekend and fun activities happening across the country.

Penelope Clark talks about why it's bad to eat those midnight snacks, Kristen Jenson share ways to prevent our kids from sexual abuse, Tony Gunn talks about theater etiquette, Anna Skaya tells us why you should get your cat's DNA tested, Laura Vanderkam teaches us how to keep our New Year's resolutions, Lisa and Richie talk about fun things happening this weekend.

Join us for this episode of the Oh Behave show as we chat with Anna Skaya, the CEO and founder of Basepaws, billed as the world's first at-home cat genetics test. On this show, we also share the health and DNA test results of Oh Behave show host Arden Moore's cat -- Pet Safety Cat Casey,a confident orange tabby. Is he more cheetah or lion? More Siberian cat or Persian? Tune in to find out. The Basepaws kit is $99, but if you enter the code: ARDEN, you will receive $10 off. Nice, right? EPISODE NOTES: Curious to Know Your Cat Inside and Out? Now You Can With Basepaws!

Anna is the founder and CEO of Basepaws, a provider of low-cost pet genomic products and services. After Anna’s own personal 23andMe genetic testing revealed some unsettling truths about her greater likelihood for developing a serious disease, she was inspired to learn more and ended up studying at Singularity University. . Today, Basepaws is the first at-home cat genetics test and has had great success over the years. In 2019 alone, Basepaws exhibited at CES, won the Purina Innovation Prize, earned coverage in Fortune, and after a winning pitch on Shark Tank was invited to attend Mr. Wonderful’s Founder Summit. Support the show (https://www.animalcaretrustusa.org/donate.html)

Anna Skaya, the CEO of Basepaws, joined Stacy last year on CCP Episode 213, and now she’s back to update Stacy on everything that has happened in the past year—including a successful appearance on Shark Tank! Basepaws is a simple, at-home DNA test for your cat that can give you an idea of the breeds your cat has in its DNA, and if your cat is a carrier for certain genetic diseases. According to Anna, Basepaws is laser-focused on cats, and the Basepaws test represents the first time that so many genetic tests for cats have been combined into one—and that such testing has been made affordable. Anna and Stacy also discuss feline nutrition, and how genetic testing will affect the personalization of nutrition as more and more data is gathered. There is a lot of research happening at Basepaws, and your cat may even qualify for free testing and reports, depending on breed and health conditions. One of the issues Basepaws is particularly passionate about is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). As Anna puts it, Basepaws is “way more than just a cat genetic company; we are a feline health company.” To learn more, visit the Basepaws website and check them out on social media to see what other people are saying. If you’re interested in seeing if your kitty qualifies for free testing, visit Basepaw’s Research page. And be sure to sign up for their blog to learn more about upcoming research needs.                                                         Anna and Stacy also discuss feline nutrition, and how genetic testing will affect the personalization of nutrition as more and more data is gathered. There is a lot of research happening at Basepaws, and your cat may even qualify for free testing and reports, depending on breed and health conditions. One of the issues Basepaws is particularly passionate about is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). As Anna puts it, Basepaws is “way more than just a cat genetic company; we are a feline health company.” To learn more, visit the Basepaws website and check them out on social media to see what other people are saying. If you’re interested in seeing if your kitty qualifies for free testing, visit Basepaw’s Research page. And be sure to sign up for their blog to learn more about upcoming research needs.

Amazing show with CEO Anna Skaya from Basepaws.com. How learning the DNA of you cat can pinpoint certain traits, illnesses and help with your kitty's diet. Also a big help for our shelters having more adoptions. EPISODE NOTES: Get To Know Your Cat Better on Pet Life Radio

Is your cat more like a Royal Persian or a cuddly Ragdoll? Find out which breeds and traits make up your cat! This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Anna Skaya, CEO and Founder of Basepaws. As seen on Shark Tank, Basepaws is a simple saliva test that's all you need to find out more than ever before about your cat’s health and breeds. Genetics is the best way to get to know your kitty better! Also, find out how you can get 15% off a Basepaws kit for your kitty! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - One Simple DNA Test, A Lifetime Of Discovery with Michelle Fern

This episode is all about a segment of technology that has seen exponential growth—pet tech. Two innovative companies, who are trying to make their names in this space, are on the podcast today. One company helps your pets live healthier lives and the other bills itself as “23 and Meow.”   Guests:  Anna Skaya, Founder and CEO, Basepaws Edward Hall, President and CEO, Petrics, Inc. 

Training Bees for Movies and TV Apiculturist Dr. Norman Gary has devoted his 83 years to bees. He's even trained them for TV and Movies. Dr. Gary holds two Guinness World Records for bee stunts. Oh, and he plays the clarinet... covered in bees. Listen Now Understanding Your C.B.D.'s It's the latest phenomenon in pet medicines, claiming to cure everything from allergies to pain. While there may be some benefits in this marijuana derivative, veterinarians are hard-pressed to recommend the use, mostly because the unregulated product may be sub-par. But if you're still determined, you should examine the Certificate Of Analysis (COA). Dr. Debbie and Lori Brooks help parse the confusion between brands. Listen Now Does Your Cat's Breed Really Matter A simple DNA test can make it easier to identify which traits are linked to health conditions like heart disease and obesity. Anna Skaya is the CEO of Basepaws, the world's first-ever cat DNA test. A lucky listener will get a free DNA test for their cat. Listen Now Woman Gets Stuck In Tree After Trying To Rescue Cat A woman who climbed a tree to rescue her cat ended up having to be saved by firefighters after she also got stuck in the tree. She was stuck for 45 minutes before firefighters eventually helped her down with a ladder. Listen Now

On episode ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE of The Purrrcast, Sara and Steven welcome Basepaws CEO, Anna Skaya. We learn all about the company's origins, her cat Coco, growing up with animal-obsessed parents, the eventual robot and cat-uprising, and more! The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats. The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-purrrcast Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com If you shop on Amazon be sure to click this link and we'll get a small kickback. Thanks for the support: http://www.amazon.com?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepurr-20 Follow Basepaws: https://www.basepaws.com/ https://www.instagram.com/basepaws/ https://www.facebook.com/basepaws https://twitter.com/basepaws Links Of Interest:  - Peter Zippi Memorial Fund - https://www.peterzippifund.org/   - Cat In A Shark Costume Chases A Duck While Riding A Roomba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of2HU3LGdbo  Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcast Follow Sara Iyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraanjuliiyer Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/ Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyer Follow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Check out Steven's new podcast, See Jurassic Right: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?mt=2 Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer: https://thesaxelnaiad.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.com Part of the Exactly Right podcast network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are spotlighting Anna Skaya of Basepaws. Basepaws lets you find out what your cat's DNA can tell you about their ancestry and ultimately their health and habits. Get your very own WeAreLATech tee at http://wearelatech.com/shop - Connect with us at wearelatech.com/podcast and tweet @WeAreLATech and @EspreeDevora. What is your ask from the community? Lots of cat shelters out there, do take some time to help out or spread awareness. Also do check out Basepaws and see what we’re all about! https://www.basepaws.com/ https://twitter.com/wearelatech https://twitter.com/espreedevora

Did you ever want to discover where your cat came from? Is your fur babe susceptible to certain hereditary diseases? This week Michelle Fern chats with Anna Skaya, founder and CEO of Basepaws. Basepaws, developed the first comprehensive consumer genetic test for cats. They provide their customers with reports on ancestry, health and traits - to help owners understand their cats’ pasts and futures. Basepaws works closely with cats with hereditary diseases, and recently started providing free DNA testing kits for shelter cats to help with adoptions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Is Your Cat a Kitty Cocktail with Michelle Fern

Interview! Anna Skaya, CEO and Founder of Base Paws “The bigger database, the more associations and discoveries we can make.” Anna Skaya is the CEO and founder of Base Paws, a commercial company that conducts feline genetic testing and research. Using the results from genetic testing, we can analyze an individual cat and assess her probability of contracting certain diseases. In less than a year of work, Base Paws has determined that Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common (and serious) disease among cats, affects 15% of cats, using the data collected from willing pet parents and shelters. Perhaps even more importantly, Base Paws’ work can help to predict patterns not just in the individual, but the larger population. Currently Base Paws is enlisting pet parents whose cats fit certain criteria to bring their cat in for testing. This will help Base Paws build both their genetic and behavioral database. Anna says that as the database grows, the accuracy of Base Paws’ predictions and analyses will increase, which could provide critical information about cat health and improve treatment of feline illness overall. To learn more about Base Paws, please visit basepaws.com. If you’re interested in volunteering your cat for testing in order to improve feline genetic research, check out the Base Paws blog and see if your cat qualifies.