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Hi John,

Cats have all different types of personalities just like people. This cat sound particularly skittish. His behavior isn't because of meanness, he is scared, which makes him seem a little crazy.

I would not try to force him to interact with the other cats at this point, for their safety as well as his. However, I would continue to offer him treats and see if he will let you pet him. Move very slowly.

Are you certain he wasn't feral at some point? You may want to read up on how to socialize a feral cat, since he's exhibiting similar behavior.

Be patient with him. He'll likely come around in time, although he may never be warm and cuddly. Your goal right now is to get him out of hiding and existing in your household. Good luck.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

HI,I've kept siamese all my life,I have a male seal point,lovely,two blue points,also lovely,one lilac and a flame.They all just love each other,no problems at all and my house isn't even that big,I've been looking for a chocolate and then I'll be content,recently found one,beautiful cat,was free,owners said they no longer have time for it,you know how it goes,anyhow,my bonus I thought.He's 2 years old,there all about that age,I bring it home and the dumb thing runs and hides,I tried everything,even the other cats tried to acknowlege it.This cat just hisses at all of us and shows no signs whatsoever of improvement and I've gave him over three weeks now,when I went to pick it up it did the same thing,as soon as it saw me,it ran to the couples bedroom and hid,we had a hell of a time getting it in the carrier,so it showed this behaviour before I even went near it.I've had around 10 siamese throughout my life and never seen one like this,is this cat just a mental case or what,what can I do,I won't give up on him easily.There all fixed,declaw,all shots,is this one just mental like some people,you know,unfortunately it does happen.Help,don't know what to do with him.Thanks John

-- Contributed by: john foster

Hi Amanda,

It sounds like the cat is part Siamese. If the woman did not offer any papers, there is no way to know for certain whether the cat is purebred or not. My guess would be no. As long as you didn't pay a lot for the kitten, he will likely make a wonderful pet for you.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I just bought a kitten from a woman who claimed he was a purebred siamese kitten. He's seal point but he has white mittens like a snow show would have or a ragdoll . This kitten is beautiful but I dont really bealieve its a "pure" bred seal point like she claimed. Do you think its mixed with a snowshoe or can it be a gene defect from cross breeding in other litters? Im upseat in a way , I drove 2 hours to get this kitten and i feel ive been let down.

-- Contributed by: Amanda

Hi Julie,

A lot of the darkening of the points is from heredity. Chocolate sealpoints often darken quite a bit, but it usually is over time. For example, they may be a lighter color as young cats, but once they are middle ages, a very deep and dark brown.

Chocolate seal points are actually quite beautiful once their points fully develop. I think you'll be happy with what a beautiful cat she is once she's grown.

On the other hand, it never hurts to keep a Siamese warm. These cats tend to have shorter fur and are lean, so they get cold easily. My Siamese have always hung out near heat registers, for example.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi, I have a female Chocolate point Siamese kitten named Gabriella who is approximately 24 weeks old-or 5 1/2 months old. My question is that I would like to prevent her from "darkening" too much throughout her torso, do you have any suggestions? I try to keep her quite warm and do my best to prevent her from being cold. Any advice or suggestions would be great. Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Julie

Siamese often don't care that much for other pets in the home. They tend to be very social with humans and not as much with other animals. I've noticed this out of my own Siamese over and over. My advice would be to try to find Meeps another home, if you can bear to part with the other kitten.

Give Nalah treats and let her come to you on her terms. She'll likely warm up over time. She may have even been abused at some point, causing her to be mistrustful. Every Siamese I've ever had loves tuna, so you may want to try tuna flavored treats or even a tiny bit of tuna (not too much as it can have Mercury).

If you do decide to try to keep them both, be sure to isolate them from one another while you are away from home to prevent injury to them both. When you are home, try to monitor activity and separate the two if they begin to fight. They will likely learn to tolerate one another over time.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi, my wife and I recently (two days ago) adopted what looks to be a Siamese kittens on all accounts. Her name is Nalah and the owner said she is 3 months old. She's about a foot long not including her long tail but very slim. We adopted her from a couple that decided they wanted a puppy and not a kitten. Nalah is a very timid kitten and likes to watch from a distance instead of being with the group. She even hides under the couch or dinning room table for long periods of time. I don't know how to welcome her to the home so we are giving her space. We are not home for the majority of the day during the week and didn't want to leave her home alone for long durations at a time so we adopted a second short haired grey kitten with black strips (8 wks old), not a Siamses. Nalah didn't appreciate this one bit. She hiss's at Meeps (the grey kitten) when every they make eye contact.

Was buying a second kitten a good decision? If so, what is the best way to socialize Nalah and keep Meeps also?

-- Contributed by: Siamese Kitten Socialization

Hi Holly,

He sounds adorable and I love his name :)

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my sweet boy rin-too is siamese mix and he is precious. my hubby rescued him after the kitty had a close call with an 18 wheeler on the freeway. he is talkative and sweet. allows my 3 yr old to tote him around. we are so happy to have him! :)

-- Contributed by: Holly

Hi Brittany,

If the needle was that large, it may have hurt, which would explain her gasp. As long as she doesn't seem in serious distress, it is probably fine to wait to see your regular vet. If you have other cats, I'd try to find somewhere to take her just in case she is contagious. You don't want the entire house of pets to get sick. Feel free to ask all the questions you'd like. I hope we've been of help.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Brittany,

The vet should be able to guestimate her age as well for you. It may not be exact, but he can get pretty close based on her size, teeth, etc. It's really difficult for a layperson to guestimate, but I imagine you're pretty close to her age.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

We bought feline leukemia shots today, and as my husband held her he had to put a little pressure on her while I put the shot in. While she was held down, she made this loud gasping noise about five times in a row with some squeak in it too. Not a lot of presure was applied and it stopped right before the needle was put in. My vet will be out of town for a couple of weeks, should I go about 170 miles farther, or wait? By the way the needle that came with the shots ( we had purchased them a week ago from the vet and gave all the kittens it tonight)was REALLY thick for a kitten. About haf the size needle we use on our cattle, Do you think we got the wrong needle? My kitten hasn't gasped since the shot, I was still concerened. Sorry to bonbard you with all these questions, I would normally try not to, but I just needed to know. THANKS AGAIN!

-- Contributed by: brittany

Thanks a whole lot. I will try to make a vet appiontment tommorow. no other symptoms except sometimes but rarely, she makes this sighing sound with a tiny squeek in it. I also am not sure what month they were born in even they are our litter, but I think shes 10 weeks old is there an artical to help me with finding out her age? thanks again

-- Contributed by: brittany

Hi Brittany,

Actually, the detail is great because it gives me a better idea of her history. Does she have any other symptoms than the sneezing? Are her eyes watery? Does she wheeze?

There are a couple of diseases that can cause sneezing in cats, and which kittens are particularly susceptible to. Early treatment can make a huge difference in the length and quality of the cat's life.

While she may just have a minor allergy to something in the house, her food, or something seasonal, in this case, I'd probably go ahead and take her to the vet and have this checked out. While you are there, try to go ahead and get her immunized and if she is ready spayed. That way, you won't waste a trip (and gas money!) taking her back later.

The vet will more than likely set your mind at ease, but may want to run some tests for Cat Flu and other diseases just to be sure. Please let us know if she's okay. She sounds like a beautiful cat.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have an applehead siamese mix kitten, and everyday she sneezes 1-3 different times. they aren't all at the same time, but I'm concerened. They were born inside and were taken outside as barn cats as soon as they could walk and rarely fall. three months after that I took one inside as an inside pet, and left the rest outside with thier older brother who has taken care of them ever since the mom died. He cleans them, and feeds them mice. The kitten that I took inside was fed dead mice, and cared for by her older brother. Could this be why she sneezes? My question is, should I take her to the vet, and what do you think is wrong with her? The vet is really out of the way, so I need to know if I should take her for sure or not. Sorry if I added too much detail and thank you.

-- Contributed by: brittany

Hi Britni,

Two weeks is very young to be without their mother, so you'll likely have to teach the kittens just as a mama cat would. This will also include bottle feeding the kitten. You will need to get some special kitten formula from the pet supply store. You can read more tips in our article about Caring for an Abandoned Kitten.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi,I was just wondering if a two week old siamese kitten will be emotionally affected If there mom dies? I dont want my kitten to be depressed so if it dos affect them, what can I do to prevent it? thanks, britni

-- Contributed by: Britni

Hi Rob,

I love this breed and have always owned one. They are such characters!

Siamese kittens are pure white at birth, but there is a gene that creates a point pattern on different parts of the body, and is sensitive to heat, meaning it develops where the body is cooler (feet, ears, tail). Traditionally, the paw pads will be the same color as the points. It may take a while for this color to develop, though, and the paw pads usually do start out as a cinnamon-pink color in the kittens. The eye color will be a deep and very bright blue. It sounds like your kitten has the same color paw pads as his/her points, so that is normal. Hope this helps!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi -- I have a siamese kitten that sure looks to be a chocolate point (coloring/points, etc) -- but I've been told that it can't be a chocolate pont because it's paw-pads aren't 'cinnamon-colored' (they're a medium brown) -- Are cinnamon paw-pads an absolutely required trait for a chocolate-point?

-- Contributed by: Rob

Hi Amy,

Bridgette sounds absolutely gorgeous. I have a Siamese as well and she is sixteen years young. She's such a sweet and loving cat. I think I'll probably always own a Siamese. Siamese are a highly intelligent breed, but very sensitive to environment changes, so seem to do well in quieter households. Our cat does okay in our nutty, pet filled and kid filled household, but it did take her some time to adjust.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a beautiful Blue Point Siamese Calico who definitely "worth" more than $250.00. The Siamese breed is extremely intelligent and takes a very patient person to work with them. They are quick learners if you have the patience to train them. My Bridgette is now 13 years young and very faithful. Her beautiful blue crossed eyes entrap all those who meet her.

P.S. Let it be known that you do not choose a kitten or a cat...they choose you. That's the way it should be.

-- Contributed by: Amy Wenz

I had not heard of this color variation in Siamese cats. I do know that Bengals sometimes have a Siamese coloration and are called snow-spotted. Perhaps that is what you referred to? Or perhaps you mean a Polydactyl Cats, which has five toes that look somewhat like a snow shoe? Their worth would vary quite a bit, depending upon demand in your area. Your best source is your local paper and breeders to find out what the going rate might be.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

how much are snowpaw siamese worth?

-- Contributed by: samantha

Hi Sterling,

Genetically, it must be possible since one of the kittens is black. It may not be a common occurrence, but when you mix breeds, sometimes you get unexpected surprises. Even though the cat may not look like its parents, it will likely have some of the characteristics and personality traits. I have always owned Siames and have noticed that some Siamese tendencies seem to be more prominent, such as that loud, demanding meow.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a seal point tortie mother, and a blue point father. they have just had kittens, and as far as i can tell 5 are traditional siamese, but one is black, ive been looking on the internet and found that such a cat exists, but i was just wondering if a blue and a seal-tortie can produce such a kitten?

-- Contributed by: Sterling

Hi Kristen,

My Siamese cat has gray spots on her paws as well, but she also has some pink. I don't think that is anything to be too concerned about unless they look raw or irritated in some way. You definitely need to get him in for his shots ASAP, though. Not having the shots puts him at risk for Distemper and other diseases. Many times you can find shot clinics at local shelters and pet supply stores. These will lower your cost, of that is an issue. I would also look at whether he is walking okay. Do his paws seem like they are bothering him? If not, then he's probably fine in this area :).

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I am concerned that there might be something wrong with my cats paws. The bottom part is now a dark gray and not pink.. is there a problem? Or does that just happen? He has yet to get his shots .. is that affecting him?

thanks- Kristen

-- Contributed by: Kristen

Hi, Sammy,

I have always owned a Siamese. They are wonderful companions. My cat likes those long poles with the feather on the end. I dangle it in front of her. There are many different balls and toys at your local pet supply store which your cat might enjoy as well. Remember that cats are predatory, so anything that dangles or that they can jump and grab is often a popular toy with most cats.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi i have a part siamese kitten want cat toy i can buy

-- Contributed by: sammy
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