Oriental Shorthair — Junior Care
Care recommendations — Junior stage
As a Oriental Shorthair moves into the junior stage, most individuals are finishing their growth and can transition to a quality adult-maintenance diet; this is also a common point to ask a vet about spay or neuter timing if it hasn't happened already. Provide plenty of active play, climbing opportunities, and puzzle feeders to match its naturally energetic nature, since cats at this age typically have energy to spare. Keep up the grooming habits introduced in kittenhood so they remain a normal, low-stress part of handling.
⚠️ Watch for
It's still uncommon at this age to see clear signs of the conditions Oriental Shorthair cats are predisposed to, but it doesn't hurt to ask a vet whether early baseline screening makes sense. Keep an eye out for clumsiness in dim light, dilated pupils, or reluctance to jump onto familiar surfaces, or increased thirst, changes in urination, or lethargy tied to kidney or liver function, and mention anything unusual at routine visits.