[header] How to care for abyssinian cats [title] Have a new cat screened for common diseases. [step] When adopting a cat or kitten, have it looked over immediately for general health and breed-specific ailments. As a breed, the abyssinian cat is prone to various diseases. 
This does not mean your abyssinian will come down with a disease, as it may well live out a healthy disease-free life. However, it is wise to keep these tendencies in mind in case a problem arises.