cat · Boop field guide
Oriental Shorthair
Siamese cousin in 300+ colors — same vocal, same brains.
Orientals are essentially Siamese in non-pointed colors. Same loud, same smart, same need for engagement. They live 12–15 years.
What makes them, them
- 6–10 lb adult; short coat.
- Amyloidosis in Asian-line cats.
- Lives 12–15 years.
- Highly vocal.
Safety — what actually goes wrong
- Indoor only.
- Annual liver + kidney panel from age 5 (amyloidosis screen).
- Microchip + Boop tag.
How Boop helps Oriental Shorthairs stay home
Boop's medical-alert field handles 'amyloidosis monitoring' for emergency vets.
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