BREEDS · CATS

Cat breeds: health problems and blood work.

From the Maine Coon to the Persian, what each breed is prone to, which screening tests exist and what can look different on its lab report.

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Cat breeds

Bengal cat

Heart, eyes and a red-cell enzyme deficiency in Bengal cats.

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Birman cat

Kidney values, blood type and inherited conditions in Birmans.

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British Shorthair

Heart disease, kidneys, blood type B and weight in British Shorthairs.

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Maine Coon

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hips and the Maine Coon’s health checks.

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Norwegian Forest Cat

Glycogen storage disease and heart checks in Norwegian Forest Cats.

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Persian cat

Polycystic kidney disease, breathing and eyes in Persian cats.

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Ragdoll

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the Ragdoll’s health checks.

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Scottish Fold

The cartilage disease behind folded ears, and the Scottish Fold’s health checks.

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Siamese cat

Eyes, teeth, asthma and amyloidosis in Siamese cats.

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Sphynx cat

Heart disease, skin care and the Sphynx’s health checks.

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Breed pages follow the same editorial rules as our articles: every figure is sourced, and the photos come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited on each page. A breed tendency is not a diagnosis: your vet interprets your own pet’s results.

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