![Most Common American Shorthair Cat Health Problems](https://www.americanshorthair.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/American-Shorthiar-Kittens-Posing-1024x680.jpg)
The American Shorthair makes a great companion, and you’ll want to do everything you can to keep them happy and healthy. Thankfully, the American Shorthair isn’t known to have very many breed-specific health issues. With luck, the only time this cat will need to see a vet is for routine check-ups and for age-related conditions.