American Shorthair cats do not buy cats with folded ears because cats with folded ears have congenital genetic diseases. The reason why cats with folded ears have folded ears is because of a congenital defect that prevents their ears from standing up normally. Cats with folded ears are born with a genetic disease of cartilage, which makes them very painful for a long time.

At the same time, it is very difficult to take care of a folded-eared cat. You need to take care of it very carefully and observe its physical health. The cost of treatment and maintenance will be relatively high, and the folded-eared cat's physical condition Weaker, more likely to suffer from other diseases, and have a shorter life span.

Things to note when raising a Dory

1. The Dory is very energetic and likes to play, unlike other cats that always like to lie down. Therefore, it is best to have toys such as cat climbing frames at home for them to climb and consume energy.

2. When changing cat food, pay attention to step by step. Sudden change of cat food can easily cause gastrointestinal irritation in American shorthair cats and cause indigestion symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea.

3. Domestic dogs love to be clean and will be unhappy living in a messy environment. Therefore, owners need to pay attention to regularly cleaning the indoor environment, as well as cat bowls, cat litters and other daily necessities for cats.

4. Regularly deworm. Although American shorthairs stay at home for a relatively long time, deworming is still necessary. External deworming is done once a month and internal deworming is performed once every three months. If the living environment is clean and tidy, deworming can be done every 3 to 6 months. Once, adjust according to the actual situation.

5. Get vaccinated regularly. Many people are worried that something will happen if the American Shorthair vaccine is vaccinated. In fact, vaccination can prevent feline infectious diseases and improve the cat’s immunity.