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Burmilla
A gentle, elegant and curious cat with a luminous silver-shaded coat, expressive green eyes and a balanced social nature.
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Score overview
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Health 3/5 The Burmilla has a moderate overall health profile. Conditions to monitor include polycystic kidney disease, pyruvate kinase deficiency and inherited heart disease associated with its foundation bloodlines. Recommended preventive care includes relevant PKD and PKDef testing, cardiac assessment in at-risk lines, kidney monitoring, dental care and regular veterinary check-ups. Advantages Things to consider
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