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Hi Angelina,

I saw a gorgeous Siamese mix at Petsmart today. She was absolutely beautiful. If I didn't already have so many animals, she would have come home with me.

Just be sure to introduce her to your animals slowly. I'd put her in a separate room for about a week first and let them get used to her "scent" in the home before letting her out.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I want to adopt a Siamese cat at a shelter. She is very pretty and I think she will get along fine with my other two cats. I wish more people would adopt cats or dogs. To save the pets who don't have a home.

-- Contributed by: Angelina

Hi Cee Cee,

A lot depends upon the human interaction the cats have at a young age. If two cats grow up alone without any human interaction, then they will be feral and may be scared of humans. However, if you mean raising two kittens in a household, they should be fine.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

how are two growing up together? will they still interact with people as well?

-- Contributed by: CeeCee

Hi Juan,

We once had a kitten that nursed for a full year, although he did eat regular cat food as well. As long as the kitten is learning to eat solid food, I wouldn't worry too much. Four months is still fairly young. Just like with human babies, there is no set time frame on when to stop the nursing.

So, offer the kitten regular kitten food and don't worry about it for now. If the kitten is still nursing in four more months, then you can start to look at whether it is worth weaning.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello my Siamese cat had 4 kittens in December. Yes, they've all gone to good homes. But we kept one kitten. This kitten is really really BIG and adorable. BUT she's still nursing. It's been around 16 weeks and she's still nursing A LOT. The mother cat likes it apparently. Is this normal. Shoudl i try to stop this behavior or let it continue. Thanks you for your comments.

-- Contributed by: Juan Pablo

Hello,

I'm not sure why the kittens died, but you shouldn't have to do anything other than supervise that labor is progressing okay and your cat isn't in distress. Occasionally a kitten will need to be cleaned off, if the mother is not doing her job properly, which sometimes happens with first-time mothers.

Some things that come to mind:

Is the house warm enough for newborn kittens?
Was the mother cleaning them as they were born?
Were they nursing or attempting to nurse? Sometimes you can place them near the mother's teat and they will begin to nurse.

It is possible that they just had some birth defects. If you want to know for certain, you can take their bodies to your vet and have him perform an autopsy, but that may be more money than you're willing to spend. You may also want to have some blood tests run on the mother to be sure she is healthy and disease free.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's very upsetting and disappointing. Hopefully you'll have better luck next time.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

just want to ask.. because my siamese new born kittens died one by one.. i don't know what happen, but can you give me advice how to take care of it in case my cat will bear kittens again.. thanks.. i'm asking you 'coz i fell bad about what happen earlier..

-- Contributed by: hi

Hi Tracy,

Siamese all have different personalities. Some don't get along well with other cats and some do. Most get along very well with their families and are loyal to them, children included. However, the cat will likely have a favorite person that she bonds with. This is really true for almost any breed of cat, though.

One thing I do remember from my Siamese we had as a child is that they do NOT like loud noises. If your girls cry loudly, she may bite them. My cat trained me to stop throwing tantrums when I was two, for example. My mom says she never broke the skin. Just would give me a nip to quiet me and not if I was crying when hurt. Only if I was throwing a fit. So, you may want to also consider the age of your children and if you should wait until they are a bit older. Hope that helps :).

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I am intrested in getting a siamese kitten. i have heard they are one owner breed of cat. I have 2 girls and 2 very spoiled cats (calico,and maine coon tabby)would this be a good pet for us to join our family?

-- Contributed by: Tracy

Hi Miriam,

I've never really heard of Siamese as a breed having neurological issues, but any cat can suffer from this. My elderly Siamese had some neurological issues at the end, but the vet said it was unusual for her to have the issues she was having. Hope that answers your question and that you can get the medications or treatments needed for your cat.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

siamese cats and seziers,does anyone jhave one with this problem????

-- Contributed by: miriam pane

Hi Kathy,

Please take her to the vet. I had the same problem with my fifteen-year-old Siamese cat and it turned out that she was having renal failure and some neurological problems. Your cat may have other issues, but the dilated pupils are a sign of illness.

I wouldn't delay, even if you have to take her to emergency.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a 13 year old seal point siamese cat. She always had deep blue eyes; however, for the past several weeks, I have not seen the blue color. Her eyes always seem to be fully dilted and are a glassy brown color. Is this normal for her age or is there a problem?

-- Contributed by: Kathy

Hi Carrie,

I've always owned a Siamese cat and they have very unique and sweet personalities. However, they often are territorial and sometimes not good with other pets. I think that may be why they sometimes get a reputation. They can also be quite demanding with their loud meows, but it is just their way of communicating.

Your new cat sounds absolutely wonderful. I'm sure she is thankful to have a good home. There are some great ideas for names on our page about Egyptian Siamese Cat Names.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Yesterday was a good day for the family. We went to a local shelter and adopted an older chocolate point Siamese cat. I think she is over 10 but not real sure on that. I have always heard that Siamese don't have the best personalities but she is wonderful. Seems like she has lived here her whole life.

-- Contributed by: Carrie

Hi Lorelei,

There are many different variations of points in the Siamese breed. Your cat sounds gorgeous. We once had a chocolate colored Siamese. Her ears and tail and foot were black and her body was light and darkened the older she got. She was the most beautiful cat I have ever seen. But, like yours, she didn't have papers. She was just a family pet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Jamiw,

There is nothing like a Siamese meow. They have such personality in their vocalizations. From a soft meow that seems to mean "I love you" to their demanding yowls of "feed me now" or "why have you been gone so long?" These cats are definitely all personality :)

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Rose,

That's very sweet. Siamese have such loving, wonderful personalities.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

the one in the pic looks just like mine, all fat and healthy, even the same coloring. I still don't believe he's pureblood, though, because I'd never heard of a snowshoe before. Then again, I didn't buy him for show, i bought him for his personality

-- Contributed by: lorelei

I got my kitten at 7 weeks, soo precious!! Very loving and curious, and such a cuddler. When Im not in sight she meows.....Soo adroable and beautiful

-- Contributed by: Jamiw

I LOVE MY SIAMESE CAT. I TAKE HER EVERY WHERE I GO.SHES MY BEST FRIEND.

-- Contributed by: ROSE FARIAS

Thank you for your answer Lorisoard. And to answer back yes Cloey and Zoey (sisters)both have brilliant blue eyes. We shouldn,t have any problems with potential owners as we are keeping both and thier triplet brother is with a good friend.My fiance and I are cat lovers and intend to care for these mischievious angels for the rest of thier lves.

-- Contributed by: patrick

Hi Patrick,

It is likely that each of the cats had some Siamese genes or were part Siamese. The genetics simply played out with kittens with points. Since they do look like Siamese, as long as you are honest with the potential owners, they will likely be highly desirable and easy to find homes for. Do they have blue eyes as well?

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

We recently had a litter from an all black short haired cat. The father of the litter is either Harley who is also black but long haired or Alvin who is a short haired orange and white tabby. The litter bore five kittens two black and three siamese that were almost all white at birth with points showing later how is this possible? did genetics jump a generation or two?

-- Contributed by: Patrick

Hi Elaine,

That is an excellent question. No, not all Siamese are cross-eyed. Early in the breeding of Siamese, many were cross-eyed and had kinks in their tails too. However, breeders have used selective breeding to get rid of some of these traits that were once common. You will still see the crossed eyes turn up in some Siamese, but with many breeders it is not longer a common trait.

That said, I think the lightness of their eyes and the almond shape tend to lend to the appearance of the cat being cross-eyed when he or she looks at you from certain angles, even if she is not.

I absolutely love this breed and have always owned a Siamese. You can find Siamese at animal rescue centers occasionally too, which is where my next Siamese will come from.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

ARE ALL SIAMESE CATS CROSSED EYED?

-- Contributed by: ELAINE ROSINO

Hi Aimee,

Any age of child can be taught to be gentle and kind to animals if you are vigilant. I had cats when my daughters were born. I would just tell them to be gentle and take the child's hand and show her how to pet the cat. However, if you are worried your son might be rough with a cat, it might be better to wait until he is older to get a new pet. Animals can sometimes turn mean if treated roughly by children. Also, any animal can bite or scratch if a child hurts it. Ultimately, the decision is yours, but hopefully that gives you a few things to think through and decide if this is the right time for your family to add a cat.

As far as Siamese, I've always found them to be good with children as long as children are good to them. My Siamese has been great with my daughters. My cat was a year old when my first daughter was born.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a 1 1/2 year old son, i wasn't sure if a Simese Cat would be good around him. He is always investagating things and i don't know how well a Simese cat would adjust to that.

-- Contributed by: Aimee

Megan,

Siamese cats are great, but they tend to enjoy being the only pet as well. Not all of them, of course, but many. Perhaps you can get a Siamese one day, when you no longer have a dog in your home. If you find you have questions about the breed, please let us know. I've always owned one, but I have dogs as well. They seem to all live in peace for the most part, but my Siamese is very docile.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Yadel,

How old is your cat and what are the exact behaviors? We may have some suggestions that will help.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

i love siamese cats just i cant get one because i have a dog and she is 12 years old and she is too spoiled to not get her way.

-- Contributed by: megan bracht

my siamese cat is really mean he is always agressive bYe...

-- Contributed by: yadel

Hi Hannah,

The first thing you'll need to do is to go ahead and remove the collar. It sounds like he is either having a reaction to the material or it is rubbing and removing the fur. As for getting the mark to go away, this will likely happen once you remove the collar, but if not, you may want to speak to your vet about ointments that may be of help. Good luck at your upcoming show.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my siames cat wears a collar and it leaves a mark on his neck, he is doing a cat show soon and the judges will fail him how do get rid of the mark

-- Contributed by: hannah

Hi Carlo,

You should always check with your veterinarian before changing your cats diet in this way. Eggs and tuna are probably fine occasionally, but you also need to watch for mercury and other things. Also, a cat needs a certain balance of nutrients to stay healthy, so it is important to weight that in as well. A vet will be able to tell you the best ratio and when and what it is okay to supplement.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My Scotty is 5 months old and IAMS is one of his favorite food. He can consume a kilo of IAMS within the week. What would be the best alternative? I dont want to give him other brands. Would it be okay if i could give him a fried egg and tuna?

-- Contributed by: Carlo

Hi Lisa,

Without papers, it is really hard to say for sure if he is a full-bloodied Siamese or not. He may just be a smallish cat. I have a Siamese that is about seven pounds. She's smallish for a cat. I've seen others that are at least twelve pounds. If he was malnourished, this may have played into his growth. He will continue to grow a little more and fill out, but if he is between six and twelve months, he is likely close to his full size.

It's good that he tested negative for the most common stray diseases. Hopefully you'll get to keep him. He sounds like a wonderful cat.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I recently rescued a Siamese kitten from some busy streets. I think he is a Seal Point (I've owned two Seal Points), but I'm not sure. Is there any way I can determine this for sure?

He came to me with an upper respiratory infection, which I read here is not uncommon to Siamese kittens exposed to drafts (or in this case, the elements outside). I thought he was 10-12 weeks old, but the veterinarian believes he is 6-12 months old, judging by his teeth. He's only 3 pounds. I thought since his feet seem on the larger side that he was going to grow into a goodly-sized cat, but perhaps not. Do you have any ideas as to whether there might be a miniature version of the breed and/or if he might yet "catch up" in size? He was obviously malnourished.

He's on an antibiotic now, his tests for feline leukemia and FIV both came back negative and is eating well, so the vet thinks he will be fine. I may not be able to keep him (due to tight finances) so I am looking for his home (if it was a good one) and/or a good home for him. Thanks for any help!

-- Contributed by: Lisa W.

Hi Penny,

I've had to remove your personal contact information. This is for your own protection from spammers. I have some suggestions for you on finding her a home, however. Siamese are often in high demand, so I don't think you'll have a problem. First, I would make up a flyer with her picture and details. Be sure to let them know that you reserve the right to refuse a home that you don't feel is a good fit for your cat. Put the flyer in:

Veterinarian's office
Post office
Local pet supply store

You may also want to chat with as many family and friends as you can and let them know you are looking for a good home for her, and what type of home you believe would be the best match. For example, no other pets or no dogs.

There are also Siamese rescue organizations that will help place a cat under dire cir...stances, so keep that in mind as a last resort. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi everyone, I have a Siamese cat that is not one year old yet that I need to find a home for. She loves children and loves to play.

-- Contributed by: P. C.

Hi Carlo,

It is a really good idea to contain a new cat for the first week or so, at least when you aren't with him, in the area where his litter box will be located. This doesn't necessarily have to be in a cage, but can just be in a small room, for example.

Cats are very easy to litter train, so he sees where it is. Place him inside the litter box. If you keep him in a contained space, he should use it on his own. If not, then there are some other things you can try. However, out of the dozens of cats I've owned, they've all self-trained.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi! I got a new siamese cat, the name is Scotty, he is 3 months old but he doesnt have a cage. Is it necessary to have a cage? He is with me for about two days and I'm so afraid to lose my Scotty if he will go outside my place. Any tips for toilet training? thanks!

-- Contributed by: Carlo

Hi, Haydn,

Unless you bred your cat with another Siamese, it is unlikely that the kittens are Siamese. However, many may still have the look of a Siamese with blue eyes and similar markings. I'm sure the kittens are still beautiful. Have fun with them :)

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

i love this article.. i give me more idea on how to appreciate my cat.. i have one of this and she bore 4 little cute kittens.. they are all white.. and im wonderin if they we're a siamese or crossbreed.. thanks for the heads up..

-- Contributed by: Haydn

no, she probably just likes the rug/towel you may have on the floor. my cat, a siamese likes to lay on a cetain pillow.

-- Contributed by: Samantha

Hi, Travis. You don't mention if you work days or nights. It is possible that the cat plays all day and is tired by the time you get home. Also, it is normal for cats to sleep quite a bit. Cats sleep an average of 13 to 16 hours every day. That's about twice as much as you sleep.

Although some people say that cats are nocturnal, that isn't really true. Cats are crepuscular. That simply means that a cat is at his most active during dawn and dusk. Watch your cat during this times to see if his activity level increases.

Other things you may want to try to see if your cat is simply sleeping normally or is lethargic:

Dangle a piece of string in front of the cat's face. He should try to play with it. Be careful not to let him swallow the string, though.

Shake his bag of cat food or open a can of cat food. He should come running

On the weekends or your days off, observe the cat's behavior to see if he has active times.

If you are still concerned, you may want to take him to the veterinarian. A change in sleeping habits can signal an illness of some sort and it is better to be safe than sorry.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

i have a siamese cat who is almost 8 months old, and when ever i get home all he wants to do is sleep? whats wrong with him?

-- Contributed by: Travis

Hi Jennifer,

I don't think she would mind the cool temps because her fur would keep her warm. Maybe she just needs time to get to know you better before she decides to bunk down with you. There are also some cats who simply prefer a little solitude.

Anyway, congratulations on yuor new cat, and have fun getting to know each other.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a beautiful and loving Siamese male. Whenever I stop in my car at my gate, he physically comes and fetches me, truly like a dog. Honestly, I never knew anything about Siamese cats, thinking they were snobbish, but I was very wrong. I got Ice as a present from a good friend. His sister, who I also have, is a beautiful Tortoise shell. His other siblings were pitchblack and ginger. The wonderful thing is that he does not have any mixed colours in his coat. I did not know it possible, but none of his siblings have mixed coats. They all look pure. Ice's favourite things to do, are to spoon with me and to spoon with his sister! They absolutely love each other to bits. He talks to us permanently and I understand him! He also loves to climb into my bath with me. And he loves the swimming pool. I am truly amazed at how special Siamese cats are! But, do not misunderstand me, I love my Tortoise shell too!

-- Contributed by: Liezl

I have a question I just had a siamese cat given to me and from the looks and from reading this article she is full blooded but i noticed she sleeps in the bathroom alot where there is no air conditioner is it to cold in here for her should i keep the air up???

-- Contributed by: jennifer

Hi Melissa,

I'm glad you found the article helpful!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

what has been said about siamese cat's if very true i own one and she is only close to me, and there is 9 of us in our house hold but since i pay more attention to her she's very comfortable around me... my family tell her to go see her mom and she understands clearly and she come's running to me...i thank you for the helpful tips since she is going to have kittens very soon....thank you

-- Contributed by: melissa

I really enjoyed this article, and I learned alot form it. This article also makes me feel sad because my siamese has been gone for a month or so. Thanks for the inspiring and education article.

-- Contributed by: Kimberly Voeller

thanks ever so much.the first page about siamese cats giving so much info about its temperaments and personality.however i would have loved to read more about its eating habits.do they leave houses etc and all such minor facts. cats in india barely stay at home u see!lol. but i would rate it 7/10.good one:-)

-- Contributed by: soumyodeepa pal
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