{"id":1662,"date":"2026-06-26T04:36:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T04:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/?page_id=1662"},"modified":"2026-06-26T06:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:40:26","slug":"1662-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/?page_id=1662","title":{"rendered":"British Shorthair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-548062516\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-1426463455\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x0 md-x75 lg-x5 y100 md-y80 lg-y100 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-left\">\n                  \n\n<h1 class=\"uppercase\">British Shorthair<\/h1>\n<p>The British Shorthair is a sturdy ,  broad ,  plush-coated British domestic cat known for a calm ,  quiet ,  affectionate nature and a rounded teddy-bear appearance. Often associated with the Cheshire Cat image ,  the breed is adaptable ,  dignified ,  loyal ,  and usually keeps all four feet on the floor while preferring nearby companionship over constant lap time.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#contact\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white is-outline hidden\"  >\n    <span>\u4e86\u89e3\u66f4\u591a<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1426463455 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#text-box-1426463455 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-1426463455 {\n    width: 83%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-box-1426463455 {\n    width: 45%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-548062516 {\n  padding-top: 515px;\n}\n#banner-548062516 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-feyzayildirimphoto-14492412-scaled.jpg);\n}\n#banner-548062516 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\n}\n#banner-548062516 .bg {\n  background-position: 49% 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-548062516 {\n    padding-top: 700px;\n  }\n  #banner-548062516 .overlay {\n    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-548062516 {\n    padding-top: 734px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1281893574\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1281893574 {\n  padding-top: 60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu stack stack-col justify-start ux-menu--divider-solid\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#about\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tAbout\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#characteristics\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tCharacteristics\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#healthcare\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tHealthcare\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item noemally-treatment-method\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#normally-treatment-method\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tNormally Treatment Method\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#supplements\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tSupplements\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"stack-3063364919\" class=\"stack stack-row justify-start items-stretch\">\n\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #about\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#about\" data-title=\"about\" ><a name=\"about\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#stack-3063364919 > * {\n  --stack-gap: 0rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"container section-title-container about\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:245%;\">About<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4055709467\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Breed information<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Length range&nbsp; : 56-64 cm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Height range&nbsp; : 30-46cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight range : 3.2-7.7kg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coat : Short ,  very dense ,  plush ,  resilient coat with a crisp feel; can be short to medium in some descriptions and becomes thicker seasonally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life expectancy years : 15-20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors: white|blue|black|cream|red|brown|silver|cameo|bluecream|tortoiseshell|torbie|smoke|shaded|chocolate|lilac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activitity Level : Low<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: Great Britain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Similar Breeds : Selkirk Rex|Scottish Fold|Manx|Cymric<\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>The breed traces to Britain and is often linked to ancient Roman cats. It became prominent at early London cat shows including Crystal Palace in 1871. World Wars reduced breeding stock and led to careful cross-breeding including Persians and domestic shorthairs to preserve and refine the breed. It was first exported to the United States in the early 1900s and later recognized broadly in major registries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4055709467 {\n  font-size: 1rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #characteristics\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#characteristics\" data-title=\"characteristics\" ><a name=\"characteristics\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"container section-title-container characteristics\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:247%;\">characteristics<\/span><b><\/b><a href=\"characteristics\" target=\"\"><i class=\"icon-angle-right\" ><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<h2>Temperament<\/h2>\n<p>Gentle<\/p>\n<h2>Personality<\/h2>\n<p>calm|quiet|easy-going|placid|loyal|affectionate|gentle|friendly|independent|reserved|intelligent|devoted|patient|adaptable|warmhearted<\/p>\n<h2>Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Needs portion control ,  regular exercise ,  interactive play ,  fresh water ,  scratching options ,  and routine coat ,  nail ,  ear ,  and dental care. Because the breed is placid and can gain weight easily ,  monitoring body condition is important.<\/p>\n<h2>Social Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Affectionate but undemanding. British Shorthairs usually enjoy staying near people ,  follow family members from room to room ,  and can do well with children and other pets. They often tolerate some alone time better than many breeds but still prefer company.<\/p>\n<h1>Grooming&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<p>The dense plush coat is usually manageable with weekly brushing or combing ,  with extra grooming during seasonal shedding. Regular claw trimming and occasional ear cleaning are also advised.<\/p>\n<h1>Nutrition<\/h1>\n<p>A high-quality balanced diet with portion control is important because the breed can gain weight easily. Fresh clean water should always be available. Measured meals rather than free-feeding may help maintain healthy weight and body condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1644127418\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1644127418 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1442510513\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1442510513 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-536757762\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-140763755\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_187205653\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-1200x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-dagmar-fischer-2160961848-37116489-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_187205653 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1880430685\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h1>Breed Standard<\/h1>\n<p>The breed standard calls for a compact ,  well-balanced ,  powerful cat with a full broad chest ,  short to medium strong legs ,  rounded paws ,  thick-based tail with rounded tip ,  round head ,  medium ears ,  large round eyes ,  and a short very dense resilient coat. The breed matures slowly over 3 to 5 years and should show balance without extremes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<h4>Did you know?<\/h4>\n<p>The British Shorthair is often linked to the Cheshire Cat and is famous for its plush teddy-bear look. Blue is especially popular but the breed appears in many colors and patterns. It is slow to mature and may not reach full development until 3 to 5 years.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-981172236\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-981172236 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #healthcare\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#healthcare\" data-title=\"healthcare\" ><a name=\"healthcare\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"container section-title-container healthcare\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:249%;\">HEALTHCARE<\/span><b><\/b><a href=\"healthcare\" target=\"\"><i class=\"icon-angle-right\" ><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<h1>Most Common \/ iconic illnesses&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Obesity, Polycystic kidney disease, Dental disease, Arthritis<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Symtoms<\/h1>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2861061689\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2861061689-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2861061689-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2861061689-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2861061689-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -> 1. Early disease may be asymptomatic 2. Heart murmur or gallop rhythm may be the first sign 3. Increased resting breathing rate ,  lethargy ,  open-mouth breathing ,  decreased appetite ,  fainting or hind leg paralysis and pain from thromboembolism may occur<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1245842798\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1245842798-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-obesity\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1245842798-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Obesity<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1245842798-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1245842798-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Obesity -> 1. Ribs may be hard to feel 2. Waist may be lost with sagging belly or fat pads 3. Reduced activity ,  reluctance to jump ,  grooming difficulty and poor coat may occur<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-593796189\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-593796189-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-polycystic_kidney_disease\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-593796189-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Polycystic kidney disease<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-593796189-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-593796189-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Polycystic kidney disease -> 1. Increased thirst and urination may appear early 2. Weight loss ,  poor appetite ,  vomiting ,  lethargy and dull coat may develop as kidney function declines<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3654412911\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3654412911-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-dental_disease\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3654412911-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Dental disease<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3654412911-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3654412911-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Dental disease -> 1. Bad breath ,  red gums ,  bleeding gums and tartar buildup may occur 2. Drooling ,  dropping food ,  pawing at the mouth or reduced grooming may appear<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2432080934\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2432080934-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-arthritis\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2432080934-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Arthritis<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2432080934-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2432080934-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Arthritis -> 1. Reluctance to jump ,  stiffness ,  limping and sleeping more may appear 2. Litter box avoidance ,  irritability on handling and reduced grooming may occur<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-180561055\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-180561055 {\n  padding-top: 50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1763035104\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1763035104 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h1>Onset of symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1973269674\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2134603185\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Screening may detect it from about 1 year <br \/>2. Clinical signs often appear in adults from about 2 to 8 years<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"text-911611633\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>\u00a01. Moderate to high 2. Risk may be reduced when breeding cats are screened with echocardiography<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-911611633 {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-911611633 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1775740347\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Obesity<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. May begin after spay or neuter around 1 year if diet and activity are not managed <br \/>2. Often becomes more obvious in adulthood from about 2 to 6 years<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"text-3070483431\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>\u00a01. Very high 2. The content suggests this is one of the most common preventable issues in the breed<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3070483431 {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-3070483431 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2092840263\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Polycystic kidney disease<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Cysts are present from birth <br \/>2. Symptoms often become noticeable in middle-aged to senior cats from about 3 to 10 years<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"text-125601815\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>\u00a01. Low from tested reputable lines 2. Moderate to high from untested sources<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-125601815 {\n  color: rgb(27, 210, 10);\n}\n#text-125601815 > * {\n  color: rgb(27, 210, 10);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-686763756\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Dental disease<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Mild gingivitis may begin by 1 to 2 years <br \/>2. Many cats develop dental disease by age 3 without prevention<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"text-2128106849\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>\u00a01. Very high 2. It indicates many adult cats may develop some degree without proactive care<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2128106849 {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-2128106849 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1078984442\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-776759524\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Arthritis<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Typically becomes clinically apparent in senior cats over 8 years <br \/>2. It may start earlier in overweight cats<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"text-1309830810\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. High 2. The content suggests many senior cats show degenerative joint changes<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1309830810 {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-1309830810 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<h1>Reasons<\/h1>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1553013122\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1709566598\" class=\"col medium-2 small-12 large-1\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1765670847\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1765670847 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1836459466\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/retina-PRA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/retina-PRA.jpg 517w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/retina-PRA-468x400.jpg 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1836459466 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #image_1836459466 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-2124996770\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2124996770 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1918243450\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1918243450 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_956621176\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney.jpg 555w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney-392x400.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_956621176 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-2053711871\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2053711871 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-731302124\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2321230908\" class=\"text hide-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>1. Genetic disorder rather than a deficiency <br \/>2. Taurine lack is noted only as a cause of a different heart problem<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1118947066\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png 551w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart-439x400.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1118947066 {\n  width: 32%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1118947066 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3170149075\" class=\"text hide-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Polycystic kidney disease:<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Not a deficiency disease <br \/>2. Potassium and water retention may become difficult once kidney failure develops<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1544757768\" class=\"text show-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>1. Genetic disorder rather than a deficiency <br \/>2. Taurine lack is noted only as a cause of a different heart problem<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1544757768 {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1143725864\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney.jpg 555w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kidney-392x400.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1143725864 {\n  width: 32%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1143725864 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-54921091\" class=\"text show-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Polycystic kidney disease:<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Not a deficiency disease <br \/>2. Potassium and water retention may become difficult once kidney failure develops<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-451644787\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-451644787 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-467585995\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_778122863\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145.png 633w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145-439x400.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_778122863 {\n  width: 36%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_778122863 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1080540630\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1686574881\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-3 small-12 large-2\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1585199540\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145.png 633w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-17-184145-439x400.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1585199540 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #image_1585199540 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-677201608\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-677201608 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1641486847\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1641486847 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_352526636\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/teeth.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_352526636 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-438701015\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-438701015 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1244636754\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1244636754 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1931488391\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1931488391 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_304933461\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes-.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes-.png 566w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes--381x400.png 381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_304933461 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #image_304933461 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1127895571\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Obesity<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Energy imbalance from excess calories rather than lack of a chemical<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-284066416\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-284066416 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1368776198\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/teeth.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1368776198 {\n  width: 32%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1368776198 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h3>Dental disease<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>1. Not a deficiency <br \/>2. Lack of mechanical abrasion on teeth may worsen plaque and tartar buildup<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_424876319\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes-.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes-.png 566w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Diabetes--381x400.png 381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_424876319 {\n  width: 33%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_424876319 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1994030679\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1994030679 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h3>Diabetes mellitus<\/h3>\n<p>Insulin may be lacking or poorly used 2. A high-carbohydrate diet may contribute<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1380844581\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-10394192\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1267028434\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-552307075\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-552307075 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-552307075 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1267028434 {\n  padding-top: 500px;\n}\n#banner-1267028434 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-vlad-nazarov-157991376-19707983-1200x800.jpg);\n}\n#banner-1267028434 .bg {\n  background-position: 17% 22%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1011006024\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1715451159\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1715451159 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #normally-treatment-method\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#normally-treatment-method\" data-title=\"normally-treatment-method\" ><a name=\"normally-treatment-method\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1368418166\" class=\"text normally-treatment-method\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Normally Treament Methods<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1368418166 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-635766248\" class=\"col medium-2 small-4 large-1\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_2113078904\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment.png 586w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment-378x400.png 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_2113078904 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Echocardiography may be used for diagnosis and monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Early cases may only need monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Clopidogrel ,  furosemide ,  ACE-inhibitors ,  pimobendan or related management may be used depending on severity<\/li>\n<li>Resting breathing rate monitoring at home may help detect decline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Obesity :<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Measured calorie control and scheduled meals may help<\/li>\n<li>High-protein or veterinary weight-loss diets and more exercise may improve body condition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Polycystic kidney disease<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Prevention by PKD1 testing is emphasized<\/li>\n<li>Once kidney failure develops management may follow CKD care with renal diet ,  hydration support and related veterinary treatment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Dental disease:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Daily tooth brushing may help reduce plaque<\/li>\n<li>Professional dental cleaning under anesthesia may be needed<\/li>\n<li>Extractions may be needed for painful advanced disease<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Arthritis:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Weight management may be the most important step<\/li>\n<li>Soft bedding ,  low-entry litter boxes ,  ramps and stairs may help<\/li>\n<li>NSAIDs or monoclonal antibody pain control may be used under veterinary care. Ask professional vets for detailed information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2046140287\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-537244310\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #supplements\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#supplements\" data-title=\"supplements\" ><a name=\"supplements\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1453053898\" class=\"text supplements\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Supplements<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1453053898 {\n  font-size: 1.8rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1702195001\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1835417154\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements.jpg 525w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements-417x400.jpg 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1835417154 {\n  width: 29%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy :<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA can,might be helpful for heart support.<\/li>\n<li>Coenzyme Q10 can,might be helpful for heart energy metabolism.<\/li>\n<li>Taurine and L-carnitine can,might be helpful for heart muscle support if advised by a cardiologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<h4>Obesity<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>L-carnitine can,might be helpful for fat metabolism support.<\/li>\n<li>Glucosamine and chondroitin can,might be helpful for joints under extra strain.<\/li>\n<li>Fiber such as psyllium can,might be helpful for satiety with veterinary guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<h4>Polycystic kidney disease<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Potassium gluconate can,might be helpful if low potassium develops.<\/li>\n<li>Omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA can,might be helpful for kidney support.<\/li>\n<li>Kidney support probiotics can,might be helpful for reducing uremic toxin burden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<h4>Dental disease<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Water additives can,might be helpful for plaque reduction.<\/li>\n<li>Dental treats or dental kibble can,might be helpful for abrasive cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>Seaweed extract Ascophyllum nodosum can,might be helpful for tartar control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<h4>Arthritis<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can,might be helpful for cartilage support.<\/li>\n<li>Omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA can,might be helpful for joint inflammation support.<\/li>\n<li>Green-lipped mussel can,might be helpful for anti-inflammatory joint support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1337616154\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; 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