Participate in the Basepaws Osteoarthritis Research Program! Your cat can make a difference in the lives of many, many other cats and their pet parents! Apply today!

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease that affects the tissues that comprise a joint, such as cartilage, joint capsule, and surrounding bone. The joints most commonly affected in cats are the hip, knee, ankle, and elbow.

Inclusion criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis by a veterinarian.

Exclusion criteria: Lameness known to be related to neoplasia, primary neurologic or
immunologic disorder, infection, recent joint trauma, or non-healed fracture.
History of signs of intervertebral disc disease or evidence of recent injury resulting in neurologic deficit(s).

*NOTE: As part of your application, you will be asked to provide your cat’s medical records confirming osteoarthritis diagnosis by a veterinarian.

Pet parents of qualifying pets (who are based in the U.S. and not already Basepaws customers) will get a free oral swab kit to collect a DNA sample. Shipping in the U.S. is free both ways! Qualifying participants who are not current Basepaws customers will also receive a free signature Basepaws DNA report as a thank you for contributing to our citizen science research program.