British Shorthair
The round-faced, easygoing British Shorthair — the two things to watch are obesity and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); urinary problems in males are also common. Regular weigh-ins and heart screening are standard care.
Temperamento: Quiet and easygoing, independent — suits working owners
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Clear breed predisposition — screen with echocardiography
Obesity
Metabolism slows after neutering — portion control
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Hereditary — DNA test or ultrasound
Diabetes
Doubled risk when obese
Urinary tract disease
Male obstruction risk — more water is key
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Heart echo (once, repeat mid-life)
- #2PKD DNA test/ultrasound (early)
- #3Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #4CBC + chemistry (senior, twice yearly)
🍚 Nutrición
Portion meals; wet food for water; lose weight slowly under guidance.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Brush the plush coat 1-2× weekly; multiple water stations; 15 minutes of daily play.
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