Companion Genetics is the first NGS-based cancer tumor profiling provider for cats — plus custom and whole-genome sequencing when a targeted panel isn't enough. Reports are written to translate directly into a treatment plan.
A curated panel of oncogenes relevant to feline tumor biology, sequenced by targeted NGS for high-depth, high-confidence variant calls on tumor tissue or FNA samples.
Need a gene set outside our standard panel? We design custom targeted panels or run whole-exome sequencing for novel or suspected mutations.
For research collaborations or complex cases, whole-genome sequencing gives the deepest possible view of an individual animal's genome.
Every report is written for the exam room: what was found, what it means, and what it changes about the treatment plan — not a raw variant list.
Associated with increased tyrosine kinase activity in mast cell tumors. Consider tyrosine kinase inhibitor response monitoring; discuss with a veterinary oncologist.
Submit a tumor tissue or FNA sample using our kit; we coordinate pickup and cold-chain shipping to the sequencing lab.
Our sequencing partner extracts and reads the tumor's DNA across our feline oncogene panel.
Variants are matched against our growing feline oncogenomics reference to flag diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic significance.
You receive a clinician report built around next steps, not just a raw variant list.
| Situation | Example |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis is unclear from histology alone | Severe IBD vs. gastrointestinal lymphoma |
| A common feline cancer, for full information | Lymphoma, mammary carcinoma |
| Owners want every available option explored | Before committing to a treatment path |
| Tracking a cancer already in treatment | Recurrence and response monitoring |
| No clear standard of care exists | Uncommon tumor type or location |
Full collection instructions ship with every kit. In general:
We're completing formal analytical validation now (Phase 1 of our roadmap) and will publish sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility figures once that's complete.
Tell us about your practice and caseload, and we'll follow up with pricing, kit logistics, and turnaround times. Breeders and research partners welcome.