British Shorthair
猫中型体重 4〜8 kg寿命 12〜18 年
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.
性格： Quiet and easygoing, independent — suits working owners
🩺 かかりやすい病気とリスク
高
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Clear breed predisposition — screen with echocardiography
高
Obesity
Metabolism slows after neutering — portion control
あり
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Hereditary — DNA test or ultrasound
あり
Diabetes
Doubled risk when obese
あり
Urinary tract disease
Male obstruction risk — more water is key
📋 推奨される健診と頻度
- #1Heart echo (once, repeat mid-life)
- #2PKD DNA test/ultrasound (early)
- #3Weight & BCS (monthly)
- #4CBC + chemistry (senior, twice yearly)
🍚 栄養のポイント
Portion meals; wet food for water; lose weight slowly under guidance.
🛁 日々のケア
Brush the plush coat 1-2× weekly; multiple water stations; 15 minutes of daily play.
🔗 関連する症状ページ
Constant litter-box visitsBlood in urine / pink urineDrinking noticeably moreLarger clumps / more urineRapid breathing (over 40/min at rest)Lethargy / sleeping all day
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