American Shorthair
GatoMedianoPeso 4–7 kgEsperanza 15–20 años
Sturdy and long-lived, the American Shorthair's main health task is preventing obesity (and thereby diabetes); watch heart and kidneys in old age.
Temperamento: Easygoing, moderately playful, highly adaptable
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
Obesity
Loves food, hates stairs — portion and play
Frecuente
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Breed tendency — screen mid-life
Frecuente
Diabetes
Obesity-linked and preventable
Vigilar
Urinary issues
More water markedly lowers risk
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #2Heart echo (once mid-life)
- #3CBC + chemistry (senior, twice yearly)
🍚 Nutrición
Portioning is the whole game; lean toward more wet food for urinary health.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Weekly brushing for the short coat; provide climbing; long-lived — plan for senior care.
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