Munchkin
KatzeKleinGewicht 2.5–4.5 kgLebenserwartung 11–15 J.
The short-legged internet star. Short legs rarely slow them down, but spinal load, arthritis and an HCM tendency need long-term watching — ethics debates mirror the Scottish Fold.
Wesen: Cheerful and people-loving, hoards small objects, surprisingly fast
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Häufig
Spine / joint load
Weight control + no jump impacts; senior joint monitoring
Häufig
HCM
Screen in related lines
Hoch
Obesity
The biggest burden on short legs
Beobachten
Urinary issues
Keep low litter boxes very clean
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Weight (monthly)
- #2Heart echo (mid-life)
- #3Joint assessment at any mobility change
🍚 Ernährung
Strict portions — keep body condition on the lean side.
🛁 Tagespflege
Reduce jump heights (steps help); low-sided litter boxes; weight is a lifelong project.
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