Chartreux
CatMediumWeight 3–7 kgLifespan 12–18 yrs
The smiling blue French cat — potato-shaped and sturdy, generally healthy and long-lived. Knees and an obesity tendency (solid build) are the watch-items.
Temperament: Quiet and observant, gentle, occasionally chatty
🩺 Common diseases & risks
Common
Patellar / knee problems
Relative breed tendency — limp gets checked
Common
Obesity
Solid build gains easily — portions
Common
Periodontal disease
Oral care
Watch
Urinary disease
More water prevents
📋 Recommended screening & frequency
- #1Joint check (annual)
- #2Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #3Dental check (annual)
🍚 Nutrition
Portions against obesity; wet food for urinary health.
🛁 Daily care
Water-resistant double coat brushed weekly; quiet companion, moderate exercise.
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