qT=1&tQ=American Shorthairs are at risk for _________ problems.&tC=heart|drinking|ear|skin&cC=1&fB=The American Shorthair is a healthy, robust breed, bred over centuries to survive various and often-unpredictable climates. They tend to live longer than other breeds, provided they have a healthy diet and are allotted time for exercise.<br><br>Certain coronary problems may arrive, specifically a condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening of the heart’s main pump. Owners should be aware of this and keep a careful eye on the cat.  