# Wisdom > Wisdom knowledge base – help articles and documentation. ## Wisdom Panel Products - [What is the difference between V6 traits/health reporting and older versions?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-the-difference-between-v6-traits-health-reporting-and-older-versions-Sy_0wt7u2.md): Launched - [Wisdom Panel™ Essential and Wisdom Panel™ Premium include 50+ trait tests](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/wisdom-panel-essential-and-wisdom-panel-premium-include-50-trait-tests-H1niR90rfl.md): appearance with 50 trait tests Albino The Albino variant tested causes a complete inability to produce pigment albinism - [Wisdom Panel™ Essential (US and CAN) tests for over 25 medical complications](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/wisdom-panel-essential-us-and-can-tests-for-over-25-medical-complications-B1NKxoCHMg.md): Wisdom Panel Essential tests for over 25 medical complications Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency CLAD type III Canine Leu - [Wisdom Panel™ Premium (US and CAN) has over 265+ tests for health conditions](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/wisdom-panel-premium-us-and-can-has-over-265-tests-for-health-conditions-BkfMC5RrGe.md): Wisdom Panel Premium has over 265 tests for health conditions 28dihydroxyadenine DHA Urolithiasis 28dihydroxyadenine DH - [Wisdom Panel™ Premium (UK) has over 260+ tests for health conditions](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/wisdom-panel-premium-uk-has-over-260-tests-for-health-conditions-SyqFtyLze.md): Wisdom Panel Premium US and CAN has over 265 tests for health conditions ## About Wisdom Health - [Is Wisdom Health the same as Mars Veterinary?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/is-wisdom-health-the-same-as-mars-veterinary-r1EpC7aMj.md): As the world leader in companion animal genetic testing the Wisdom Panelreg and Optimal Selectiontrade brands continue to be the products dog and cat ow - [What is the relationship between Wisdom Panel™ and WALTHAM®?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-the-relationship-between-wisdom-panel-and-waltham-HkM1kVaGo.md): Wisdom Paneltrade draws on important work carried out at the Walthamreg Centre for Pet Nutritionmdashthe worldrsquos leading authority on pet care an - [What is Wisdom Panel™?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-wisdom-panel-HJj14aMo.md): As the worlds leading DNA service for dogs and cats Wisdom Paneltrade helps you know more about your pet so you can give them the best life possible Dev - [When were the Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA tests launched?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/when-were-the-wisdom-panel-dog-dna-tests-launched-rk8X1Nafs.md): The first Wisdom Health formally Mars Veterinary dog DNA test was launched in 2007 under the name Wisdom Panel MX a bloodbased test administered by veter - [Who is Wisdom Health?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/who-is-wisdom-health-SJZB1NTzi.md): Wisdom Health is a business unit of Mars Petcare Our mission is facilitating responsible pet care by enhancing the wellbeing and relationship between pets - [Why is Mars, Incorporated involved in canine genetics?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-is-mars-incorporated-involved-in-canine-genetics-Bkd8y4pGs.md): Mars Incorporated a company known for innovative consumer and pet food and care brands that are trusted by people around the world has been deeply involve - [Why should I choose Wisdom Panel over other DNA tests on the market?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-should-i-choose-wisdom-panel-over-other-dna-tests-on-the-market-HyDuJV6Mi.md): Our scientists have been studying dog DNA for more than twenty years But theres always more to learn By getting your dogs DNA tested youre contributing - [Why should I choose Wisdom Panel over other DNA tests on the market?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-should-i-choose-wisdom-panel-over-other-dna-tests-on-the-market-Sk2obBpzs.md): Our scientists have been studying dog DNA for more than twenty years But theres always more to learn By getting your dogs DNA tested youre contributing ## Order Information - [Can you cancel or update my order?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-you-cancel-or-update-my-order-HyKbHBeUfl.md): In most instances we cannot change or cancel ## Contact Us - [Who do I reach for media relations or PR requests?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/who-do-i-reach-for-media-relations-or-pr-requests-Hy0Q0XpMj.md): If you are a member of the media looking to get in touch with us please send an email to prwisdompanelcom and include ldquoMedia Reques - [Contact Us](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/contact-us-Sy9U0QaMs.md): If you need to speak to someone on our Customer Experience team please dont hesitate to reach out Email infowisdompanelcom Phone 855 ## Complete for Cats - [How accurate is Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-accurate-is-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-rkW1WVaMi.md): More than 25 million pet parents worldwide have chosen Wisdom Health Genetics the world leader in pet genetic testing And after years of providing feline - [How long does it take to get the results of my Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-the-results-of-my-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-ryWbV6Mo.md): - [How does the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats report show a domestic cat’s results?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-does-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-report-show-a-domestic-cat-s-results-HkrMZEaGj.md): Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats shows a catrsquos breed background as a chart with percentages of each breed or population Results also include a fa - [Where did Wisdom Health get the cat DNA samples used to develop Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats tests and related scientific studies?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/where-did-wisdom-health-get-the-cat-dna-samples-used-to-develop-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-tests-and-related-scientific-studies-HJP4ZNTMj.md): - [What is Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-rkV8ZVpMi.md): With the Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats feline DNA test yoursquoll get vital insights about your catrsquos health traits and ancestrymdashall - [How do I use my Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats kit to test my cat’s DNA?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-do-i-use-my-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-kit-to-test-my-cat-s-dna-H1lONafs.md): Simply follow the provided instructions to collect a sample from the inside of your cats cheek with the included swabs i f you have additional quest - [Can Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test determine the sex of the cat tested?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-determine-the-sex-of-the-cat-tested-HyRtETGo.md): Yes we are able to see your cats genetic sex in the raw report data But their results will default to showing the gender you enter when activating the tes - [What is the MDR1 mutation, and can cats have it?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-the-mdr1-mutation-and-can-cats-have-it-B1B3bNpGi.md): In both cats and dogs the MultiDrug Resistance 1 MDR1 gene is responsible for the production of a protein called Pglycoproteinmdasha transport pump th - [Can the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test determine whether my cat is pedigreed or “purebred”?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-determine-whether-my-cat-is-pedigreed-or-purebred-rJQCZNTMs.md): The Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats test can help determine how similar your catrsquos DNA is to samples of known breeds But cat breed registries go - [The Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test implies my registered pedigreed cat isn't a purebred. How can this be?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-implies-my-registered-pedigreed-cat-isn-t-a-purebred-how-can-this-be-H1mefNpfi.md): The Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats test reports how closely a cat matches a reference set of genetic variants from cats of known breeds or populations - [Can Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats estimate my cat’s age?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-estimate-my-cat-s-age-BkAbME6Gi.md): Currently there is no clinically validated commercially available method for determining a petrsquos age using genetics But your veterinarian may be abl - [Can Wisdom Panel™ certify a pedigree or purebred cat?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-wisdom-panel-certify-a-pedigree-or-purebred-cat-HJJVzEaMo.md): The Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats DNA test is neither designed nor intended to determine or validate whether your cat is purebred Rather it identif - [You didn't detect a pedigree or breed that I know is present in my cat. Why is that?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/you-didn-t-detect-a-pedigree-or-breed-that-i-know-is-present-in-my-cat-why-is-that-H1iBz46Gj.md): Domestic cats are sometimes considered pedigreed or purebred based solely on appearance But due to unique combinations of inherited physical traits a cat - [I tested cat siblings, and the results are different. How can that be?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/i-tested-cat-siblings-and-the-results-are-different-how-can-that-be-HJcPMNazs.md): Each kitten in a litter starts as a unique egg and spermmdashmuch as fraternal twins do in humans Documented instances of identical twins in cats are rare - [Can kittens be tested with Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-kittens-be-tested-with-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-B19KG4Tzi.md): Yes Designed for cats of all ages Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats is safe and easy to use at any stage in a catrsquos life That said we recommend - [Why doesn't my cat look like the breeds the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test detected?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-doesn-t-my-cat-look-like-the-breeds-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-detected-HJ7ifNpGo.md): A relatively small number of genes control physical appearance These genes can have both recessive and dominant variants meaning some traits are more likel - [How does Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats breed testing work?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-does-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-breed-testing-work-BJ5afNpMi.md): Testing your cat with Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats begins when you use the provided cheek swabs to collect a DNA sample from the inside of your cat - [How is it possible that my cat’s great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents are all the same breeds?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-is-it-possible-that-my-cat-s-great-grandparents-grandparents-and-parents-are-all-the-same-breeds-S1fy7NTfj.md): Pedigree cats are what many people consider ldquopurebredrdquomdasha population of domestic cats bred to demonstrate specific physical characteristics - [How do I read the family tree in my pet’s Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats results?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-do-i-read-the-family-tree-in-my-pet-s-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-results-HJXbmETzi.md): The family tree is a visual representation of what your catrsquos ancestral family may have looked like based on the breed and population percentages we de - [Will the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test identify my cat’s blood type?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/will-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-identify-my-cat-s-blood-type-HJMNQETfi.md): Much like humans cats can be split into blood types A B and AB sometimes called Type C Genetic contributions from a catrsquos mother and father dete - [Why are purebred cats called “pedigree cats”?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-are-purebred-cats-called-pedigree-cats-ry7P7Eazs.md): Pedigree cats are what many people consider ldquopurebredrdquomdasha population of domestic cats bred to demonstrate specific physical characteristics - [Which cat breeds are detected by the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/which-cat-breeds-are-detected-by-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-HJ7qQETGs.md): Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats screens for more than 70 breeds and populations For the full list of breeds detected please visit our Breed - [Can Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats identify the breeds in a cat that was born outside the US?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/can-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-identify-the-breeds-in-a-cat-that-was-born-outside-the-us-SyDhQ4aGo.md): Through our experience with dog DNA testing wersquove found that genetic breed signatures sometimes vary across geographical regions Thatrsquos why we - [Does Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test for wild cats?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/does-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-for-wild-cats-SkOCm4TGs.md): Yes Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats tests for various nondomesticated catsmdashincluding Asian Leopard Cats African and European Wildcats and pop - [Why does Domestic Cat show up in the results so often?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-does-domestic-cat-show-up-in-the-results-so-often-HkGZNVpfj.md): The Domestic Cat accounts for about 95 of all pet cats in the United States Moreover itrsquos the most common cat among pet stray and feral population - [Why do certain breeds, such as Siberian and Norwegian Forest Cat, show up in the reports so often?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-do-certain-breeds-such-as-siberian-and-norwegian-forest-cat-show-up-in-the-reports-so-often-r1OXENpfi.md): Historically cat breeders have developed pedigrees by selecting cats from randombred populations to accentuate different features And because cat breeding - [My cat should be a pedigreed purebred, but their test results show additional breeds.](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-should-be-a-pedigreed-purebred-but-their-test-results-show-additional-breeds-Hyfr4Vafo.md): Wisdom Paneltrade cat DNA tests arent designed to determine whether your cat is purebred Rather theyrsquore meant to show how closely your cat matches - [My cat has colorpoints. Doesn’t that mean they should have Siamese in their ancestry?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-has-colorpoints-doesn-t-that-mean-they-should-have-siamese-in-their-ancestry-BkvVEafo.md): Some cats have a light colored body and relatively dark extremitiesmdashsuch as the face ears feet and tail We call this trait a colorpoint pattern or - [My cat is large and long-haired. Shouldn’t they have Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat ancestry?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-is-large-and-long-haired-shouldn-t-they-have-maine-coon-or-norwegian-forest-cat-ancestry-HJGYVN6Go.md): Both the Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat pedigrees descend from cats that originated in places with particularly harsh winters the northeastern United S - [My cat has a shortened tail, but Manx didn’t show up in their ancestry. Why?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-has-a-shortened-tail-but-manx-didn-t-show-up-in-their-ancestry-why-SJDo4Vafj.md): Though we tend to associate shorter tails with specific breeds several genetic variants can cause the trait The Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats test - [My cat has large paws and tufts of ear fur. Doesn’t that mean they’re part Bobcat?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-has-large-paws-and-tufts-of-ear-fur-doesn-t-that-mean-they-re-part-bobcat-rJdRNNaMj.md): There have been no confirmed cases of Bobcats and domestic cats producing litters together Surprised The Pixiebob American Bobtail ldquoLynxrdquo bre - [My cat is constantly talking/loves water/tries to “assist” me with tasks/etc., but their ancestry results don’t show breeds associated with this behavior.](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-is-constantly-talking-loves-water-tries-to-assist-me-with-tasks-etc-but-their-ancestry-results-don-t-show-breeds-associated-with-HJFZSN6fo.md): Over time breeders have worked to reinforce unique personalities and characteristic traits in different cat pedigrees And research now suggests genetics ma - [Scientifically, how did we get to the point where we could identify the breed make-up of a cat?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/scientifically-how-did-we-get-to-the-point-where-we-could-identify-the-breed-make-up-of-a-cat-BkD7BNTGi.md): Wisdom Paneltrade tests result from more than a decade of extensive research drawing on the expertise of scientists leading veterinarians universities a - [What disease screening is available in the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-disease-screening-is-available-in-the-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-ry9SBE6Mo.md): Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats is the worldrsquos most comprehensive cat DNA test for both breed detection and health screening for more than 45 di - [Many cat breeds descend from random-bred populations or other breeds. Could the Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test mistakenly detect some of the original breeds instead of the newer breed?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/many-cat-breeds-descend-from-random-bred-populations-or-other-breeds-HkXCSE6zs.md): Itrsquos no secret that cat pedigrees vary in age Some are wellestablished whereas others are still in the founding stagesmdashcreated by either mixin - [How does Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats analyze a cat’s DNA data to make a final breed determination?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-does-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-analyze-a-cat-s-dna-data-to-make-a-final-breed-determination-SyfZLVaMj.md): After conducting millions of comparisons and scanning thousands of genetic variants for matches to the signatures of pedigree cats our algorithm makes breed - [Why does my cat have blue eyes?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-does-my-cat-have-blue-eyes-r14VI4aMs.md): Blue eyes are classically caused by a lack of pigment within the iris or colored portion of the eye All kittens are born blueeyed only to gain their true - [What can Wisdom Panel™ trait tests tell me that I can’t see by simply looking at my cat?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/what-can-wisdom-panel-trait-tests-tell-me-that-i-can-t-see-by-simply-looking-at-my-cat-rkqLIEaGi.md): Did you know that a Dominant White coat also known as Full White is associated with varying degrees of hearing impairment in cats Or that itrsquos disti - [Does Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats test for the Red (Orange) gene?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/does-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-test-for-the-red-orange-gene-r1kt84pGi.md): Currently Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats does not test for the Red gene This gene produces the orange coat coloration known as yellow ginger and m - [My cat’s coat color is orange/tortoiseshell/calico, but the genetic test did not identify this trait. Why?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/my-cat-s-coat-color-is-orange-tortoiseshell-calico-but-the-genetic-test-did-not-identify-this-trait-why-B1ksINaMj.md): Currently Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats does not test for the Red gene This gene produces the orange coat coloration known as yellow ginger and m - [How do I collect a good DNA sample for my cat?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/how-do-i-collect-a-good-dna-sample-for-my-cat-ryt6IVaGo.md): Quickly inspect your cats mouth between their cheek and gums to make sure itrsquos clear of food debris To reduce the odds of finding food debris wait - [When did the Wisdom Panel™ cat DNA tests launch?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/when-did-the-wisdom-panel-cat-dna-tests-launch-Sy9kw4TMs.md): Wisdom Health Genetics has worked with the feline breeder community since before 2016 when we began providing DNA analysis to inform breeding decisions We - [Why should I choose Wisdom Panel™ Complete for Cats instead of other DNA tests on the market?](https://kinship-wisdom.kustomer.help/en_us/why-should-i-choose-wisdom-panel-complete-for-cats-instead-of-other-dna-tests-on-the-market-BkQZPNaGs.md): Wisdom Paneltrade Complete for Cats is the worldrsquos most comprehensive cat DNA test So your catrsquos results can certainly help you take better c