Swab samples form for UC Davis

from USA/Australia/ New Zealand

CAT INFORMATION

To take a swab sample you will need cotton buds

1        Make sure the cat has not eaten or drunk for 30 minutes before taking the mouth swab.

2        Rub and twist the cotton bud along the inside of your cats’ cheek for about 10 seconds.

3        Air dry the swab for about 30 seconds and place in a paper bag or envelope.

4        Repeat the above process using a second cotton bud and place in the paper bag/envelope.

5        Write the cats name clearly on the bag or label the front of each bag

6        Complete the form.

7        Tape the bag to the form along with a copy of your cat’s pedigree.

8        If you are going to swab more than one cat please complete the process for each cat separately.

9        Send all the paperwork to:

Dr Leslie Lyons

1114 Tupper Hall  PHR:SVM
One Shields Avenue
University of California - Davis,  

Davis, CA   95616