American Shorthair
ChatMoyenPoids 4–7 kgEspérance 15–20 ans
Sturdy and long-lived, the American Shorthair's main health task is preventing obesity (and thereby diabetes); watch heart and kidneys in old age.
Tempérament : Easygoing, moderately playful, highly adaptable
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Élevé
Obesity
Loves food, hates stairs — portion and play
Fréquent
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Breed tendency — screen mid-life
Fréquent
Diabetes
Obesity-linked and preventable
À surveiller
Urinary issues
More water markedly lowers risk
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #2Heart echo (once mid-life)
- #3CBC + chemistry (senior, twice yearly)
🍚 Nutrition
Portioning is the whole game; lean toward more wet food for urinary health.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Weekly brushing for the short coat; provide climbing; long-lived — plan for senior care.
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