| Species | Cat |
|---|---|
| Origin | Scotland |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Weight Range | 2.7–6 kg |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 11–16 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 10 years |
| Exercise Needs | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Moderate |
| Annual Exam Focus | Joint and mobility assessment; Cardiac evaluation; Kidney function tests (blood/urine); Ear examination |
| Routine Care | Monitor closely for severe osteoarthritis/joint pain due to osteochondrodysplasia. Regular screening for kidney disease (PKD) and heart issues (HCM). Ensure easy access to food, water, and litter. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteochondrodysplasia | Juvenile | High | No | N/A |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Polycystic Kidney Disease | Senior | High | No | N/A |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs palpable with slight pressure; visible waist from above; slight inward curve behind ribs; small tuck behind ribcage from side profile. No hanging belly pouch or sagging stomach. |
| Daily Activity | 30 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 48, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1} |
| Litter Size | 3–6 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Moderate |
| CHIC Required Tests | Scottish Fold (TRPV4); PKD1; PRA-rdAc; Blood Type |
| Neonatal Weight | 85–115 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Monitor for osteochondrodysplasia (SFOCD) causing skeletal deformities and joint pain. Folds can be slow to mature, continuing growth up to age 4. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 3, "core_vaccines": "FPV; FCV; FHV-1; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 14} |
| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Environmental changes; Loud noises; Long hours of solitude; Disrupted routines; Rough handling |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Feliway pheromone diffuser; Vertical spaces/cat trees; Interactive play sessions; Routine consistency; Puzzle feeders |
| Enrichment Needs | Moderate |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Moderate |
| Sociability Score | 4/10 |
| Locomotion | Moderate activity bursts; Ground-level play (preferring not to jump high); Slow blink approach; Stalking crouch |
|---|---|
| Social | Following owner room-to-room; Sitting near but not always on lap; Gentle head bunting; Soft trilling greeting |
| Comfort | Self-grooming; Stretching; Sunbathing; Loafing position |
| Stress/Displacement | Over-grooming; Hiding; Destructive scratching; Tail stiffness/reluctance to move |
| Breed-Specific | Buddha position (sitting upright on haunches); Going limp when held; Sleeping flat on back |
| Types | Soft meow; Trill/Chirrup; Purr; Soft murmur |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 200-400 |
| Tendency | Low |
| Primary Modality | Primarily Body Language |
| Tail/Body Signals | Tail up = friendly greeting; Stiff tail = potential joint pain/discomfort; Slow blinking = trust/affection; Ears forward (despite fold) = curious |
| Top Problems | Litter box avoidance; Aggression when handled; Decreased activity/lethargy; Under-grooming |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | Aggression/Irritability (Osteochondrodysplasia/joint pain); Litter box avoidance (Arthritis/pain); Decreased grooming (Spinal/joint pain) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Handling aversion (anticipation of pain); Hiding behavior (environmental stressors); Stranger anxiety |
| Frustration Etiology | Attention-seeking vocalization (inability to engage in physical play); Destructive scratching (under-stimulation) |
| Learned Behavior | Demand meowing for food; Waking owners at night for attention; Begging behavior |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Nighttime vocalization; Spatial disorientation; Loss of litter box training; Altered sleep-wake cycles |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Ear base movement/orientation; Tail stiffness/flicking; Body posture/gait abnormalities; Facial muscle tension; Vocalization pitch/intensity |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Soft chirp greeting owner vs soft chirp observing prey; Loud meow for feeding vs loud meow indicating pain; Purring when relaxed vs purring when stressed/in pain |
| Interspecies Communication | Frequently uses 'Buddha position' or 'meerkat pose' to communicate comfort/curiosity; Uses subtle gaze and slow blinking for affection; Develops specific meows for owner attention |