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Yes. Wisdom Panel™ sells DNA tests for both dogs and cats, and the site's navigation is split into "Dog" and "Cat" categories. The dog side is the more developed of the two: it lists four named packages (Premium, Essential, Breed Discovery, and Complete) with specific breed, health, trait, and behavior counts. The cat side is presented as its own product line rather than a version of the dog tests, so the scope of what a cat test covers is narrower than the top dog packages. If you have a cat, you can order a test, but you should expect fewer reported categories than a dog owner buying Premium or Essential.
What the dog tests include
The dog packages on the site break down as follows (prices shown are the current sale prices listed alongside the original price):
| Package | Sale price | Breed screening | Health tests | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $127.99 (was $159.99) | 430+ breeds | 270+ | Relatives, 25+ behavior tests, 50+ trait tests, genetic consult for "at risk" findings |
| Essential | $95.99 (was $119.99) | 430+ breeds | 25+ | Relatives, 3 behavior tests, 50+ trait tests |
| Breed Discovery | $89.99 (was $99.99) | 430+ breeds | MDR1 (drug sensitivity) only | Relatives, 3 behavior tests |
| Complete | $97.49 (was $129.99) | 70+ breeds and populations | 45+ | 25+ trait tests, genetic consult for "at risk" findings |
Two things stand out across the dog lineup. First, breed screening at 430+ breeds is consistent from Breed Discovery up through Premium, so the cheapest dog test is not a reduced breed panel — the difference is in health, traits, and behavior. Second, the health tier is where the packages diverge sharply: 270+ tests at Premium versus 25+ at Essential versus a single MDR1 marker at Breed Discovery.
What the cat test covers
The site lists a cat test under its own "Cat" category, and the cat product is described as covering breed and health insights rather than the full behavior and trait suite attached to the dog packages. The specific counts shown for the cat test are lower than the dog Premium and Essential figures — the 430+ breed and 270+ health numbers are dog-side figures, not cat-side ones. If you are choosing for a cat, treat the cat product as a breed-and-health test and do not assume it carries the same 25+ behavior or 50+ trait reporting that the dog packages advertise.
How to choose based on your pet
- Dog, want the deepest health picture: Premium (270+ health tests, genetic consult for at-risk findings).
- Dog, want breed plus a moderate health screen: Essential (25+ health tests) or Complete (45+ health tests, but a narrower 70+ breed panel).
- Dog, mainly curious about breed and drug sensitivity: Breed Discovery, which still screens 430+ breeds and includes the MDR1 test.
- Cat: order the cat test, and set expectations around breed and health rather than the dog packages' behavior and trait counts.
One practical note: the site currently shows a sale ("Get up to 25% off," "Save up to $80 on bundles"), and a portion of October sales is donated to shelters. Sale pricing is time-bound, so confirm the price at checkout rather than relying on the figures above.