Caring For Your Siamese Cats

Siamese cats are the kind of cat that is very loyal,where the nearest emergency pet hospital in case
intelligent and gentle. They are even considered asthe cat gets sick after hours.
royalty during ancient times due to its blue eyes andYou must also make sure that if you are buying a
triangular or apple shaped face. If you are interestedkitten, it should be not younger than 12 weeks of
to take care of one, the first thing you should do isage. Plan to keep the animal inside and get it
to find a responsible breeder. This will ensure that theneutered or sprayed at around 5 months. They can
cat is in good health and does not have felinego into heat quite young. This is the best way to
leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus.keep it happy and disease free. It also helps prolong
They can cost to around $200 to $500. When youtheir lives.
have found a Siamese cat of your choice, make sureLike all pets, you also need to keep your cat clean,
that you hold it to check for good muscle tone. Also,give it cool water and food. You can pick a dry food
make sure that the feline is not sneezing or snifflingor can food that is nutritional and made for you cats
or that the eyes have no discharge and that the earsspecific needs. If you have a kitten, you should pick
are clean and pink inside.a kitten food. To keep them away from disease,
You should consider the fur of the animal. Siameseyou should also clean you cats litter box regularly.
cats have short and smooth fur and have no baldSiamese cats are affectionate and social animals.
patches or signs of dry or flaky skin. You should alsoThey are good with children and adults. However,
check for fleas. They are usually found behind thethey demand to be entertained but they will also
ears and at the base of the tail. You can look forkeep you happy in return. Take note that they are
black sand on the animal as this is flea dirt and is athe type of animal that likes to climb to high places in
sure sign that the cat has fleas.your home. They can also be loud as they like to talk
When you have chosen one, be sure that you get aand they have harsh voices.
written sales agreement from the breeder thatYou must also know that they thrive on human
provides the breeder's health guarantee. You shouldinteraction. Thus, if you are rarely home, having this
also take the cat to the veterinarian as soon as youbreed of cat may not be good for you or the
can to ensure that it is healthy. You also need toSiamese cats. They require time to play with you and
have a good veterinarian for your pet and knowenjoy catnip and cat toys.