American Shorthair
KatzeMittelGewicht 4–7 kgLebenserwartung 15–20 J.
Sturdy and long-lived, the American Shorthair's main health task is preventing obesity (and thereby diabetes); watch heart and kidneys in old age.
Wesen: Easygoing, moderately playful, highly adaptable
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Obesity
Loves food, hates stairs — portion and play
Häufig
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Breed tendency — screen mid-life
Häufig
Diabetes
Obesity-linked and preventable
Beobachten
Urinary issues
More water markedly lowers risk
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #2Heart echo (once mid-life)
- #3CBC + chemistry (senior, twice yearly)
🍚 Ernährung
Portioning is the whole game; lean toward more wet food for urinary health.
🛁 Tagespflege
Weekly brushing for the short coat; provide climbing; long-lived — plan for senior care.
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