🐈 Norwegian Forest Cat: Health Questions and Vet Search
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The Norwegian Forest Cat is a natural breed that adapted over centuries to the harsh Scandinavian climate — robust, independent, and sporting an impressive semi-long coat. Glycogen storage disease type IV (GSD IV) and HCM are the most important genetic health topics. AnimalCoach can advise you on recommended genetic tests and coat care.
Norwegian Forest Cat
14–16 years
4–9 kg
Large
- •Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- •Hip Dysplasia (HD)
- •Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV (GSD IV)
- •Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK-Def)
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