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British Shorthair Cat — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

British Shorthair

CAT· Lifespan: 12-17 years

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📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Elevated	1-7 years	LIFE THREATENING	Echocardiogram every 1-2 years