Norwegian Forest Cat
ChatGrandPoids 4.5–8 kgEspérance 12–16 ans
A naturally evolved Nordic breed, overall robust. Watch HCM, PKD and a rare glycogen storage disease (GSD IV).
Tempérament : Independent yet gentle, a climbing enthusiast with outdoor instincts
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Fréquent
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Breed cases reported — periodic echo
Fréquent
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Ultrasound finds it early
À surveiller
Glycogen storage disease IV
Rare hereditary disease — DNA test before breeding
Fréquent
Hairballs
Big double coat, big shedding seasons
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1Heart echo (mid-life)
- #2Kidney ultrasound (mid-life)
- #3Weight (monthly)
🍚 Nutrition
Large-body nutritional needs; hairball management in shedding seasons.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Brush the waterproof double coat 2-3× weekly; provide vertical climbing space.
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