The Siamese famously (and unjustly) appeared as villains in Disney's Lady and the Tramp. This breed is something of a benchmark for how active, curious, and vocal a cat can be. Don't bring a Siamese home just because you like their look—there are lots of lovely cats out there! This breed requires an engaged family to keep her busy brains and paws occupied every day.
This breed can grow to between 6-10 pounds and lives an average of 15-20 years.
Siamese are, if you'll forgive the phrase, doggedly devoted to and decidedly dependent on their chosen people. If you're looking for a cat to be up in every single facet of your business every day of the week and twice on Sundays, the Siamese is for you. While they may appear aloof at times, these sidekick kitties require patience, respect, and lots and lots of affection.
Your Siamese is going to share every single thought that comes into her head whenever she can for as long as you'll listen (and then some). And if she can't talk to you, she'll talk to herself. But your Siamese will be much happier with you around——remember, this cat lives for your attention. And honestly, it behooves you to keep an eye on her; this smarty-paws is apt to go looking for trouble if she's feeling understimulated.
Don't worry, she'll let you know. Siamese will entertain themselves by playing with your faucets, opening your cabinets, finding new hiding spots, and watching the television with you. But you might try a leashed walk or playing a game of fetch to give her some more appropriate outlets each day. She'll also happily watch the Bird Channel out your window and might be willing to let you clicker-train her to do tricks. This kitty might also run feline agility courses.
You probably already know what Siamese look like—they might be the most recognizable cat on Earth. This breed comes in four colors (according to the Cat Fanciers Association, though more colors are possible) and have vivid blue eyes.
Your cat's coat and skin can tell you a lot about her health and wellbeing. Healthy cats have coats that are smooth and shiny; they should have supple, clear skin. Nutrition and wellness factor heavily into the texture and luster of your kitty's coat, but you can help keep her looking and feeling her best with regular skin care and grooming. Most healthy, grownup cats won't need regular baths in addition to their own grooming routines—though if your cat is older, you might want to do some research on helping her keep up appearances.
Though generally healthy, some Siamese can be prone to dental or respiratory problems, as well as eye ailments, heart disease, bladder stones, and cancer. They are also prone to suffering from a variety of health problems, the most common one being progressive retinal atrophy. Gastrointestinal and neoplastic problems, urinary tract disease, and gum diseases are also common health issues for this breed.
Remember that cats often hide disease symptoms! It's important to bring your furry friend in for veterinary checkups at least once a year.
Siameses aren't among the breeds generally recommended for allergy sufferers.
Remember that no breed is 100% hypoallergenic, and any breed can aggravate allergies.
These sensitive super-smarties crave interaction with you, so play games with her or take her for a leashed walk. She may delight in chatting back and forth with you all day long (and we do mean allllllll day).
Siamese aren't for folks who are looking for just another pet. If you commit to this cat, she's nothing less than your feline life mate.
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