Siamese cat – 8 Characteristics and how to raise

The Siamese cat (Siamese cat) is one of the cat breeds that has existed for a long time in Thailand and is considered a deity that brings luck and prosperity to the royal family. Let’s learn more about the characteristics, prices and how to raise Siamese cats with Petlandlover!

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1. Learn about the Siamese cat breed

Origin of Siamese cat

The Siamese cat is an Oriental short-haired cat breed. Up to now, most opinions believe that they originated from Thailand in the 14th century called Wichian Mat.

In 1987, Siamese cats appeared in Europe and appeared in the United States in 1879. Today, this cat breed is loved all over the world because of its unique beauty but no less luxurious and aristocratic.

Classification of Siamese cats

In 1980, when the traditional Siamese cat almost ceased to exist, many breeders in the UK began to revive them. From there, two lines of Standard Siam and Modern Siam were born.

Traditional Siamese cats

The traditional cat breed has a long and plump body, a strong body with a large bone structure and a round face.

Modern Siamese cats

Modern Siamese cats have a more compact and slender body, and are also different because their faces are long and have many angles.

Popular Siamese cat coat colors

Siamese cats are popular with fur colors such as: cream gray, blue gray, chocolate, cream yellow,… among which cream gray or Himalayan is the most popular and favorite color.

Appearance characteristics of Siamese cats

The standard height of a Siamese cat is about 30 cm, male cats weigh from 4 – 6.5 kg, female cats are slightly lighter, 2.5 – 4.8 kg.
The Siamese’s head is long and slender, consisting of many straight lines from the ears to the mouth. Their mouth is quite pointed and tapered at the bottom.

The eyes are the most attractive point because they are blue, always sparkling like pearls. However, as they grow older, this blue color will fade.
The Siamese’s fur is very short but thick and warm, hugging the body, helping them adapt to the climate of Europe and harsher climates than temperate countries.

Personality traits

They are very active cats, very curious about everything around them. Thai Siamese cats are very friendly, close and loyal to their owners.
They always want to be with you, like to be caressed and petted, like to have you care and pay attention to them. A plus point for Siamese is that he is very good at catching mice.

Reasons to raise Siamese cats

Siamese cats have the ability to catch mice and help protect crops and homes.
Siamese cats are extremely friendly and sociable with people and other animals.
Siamese cats are very intelligent and listen to their owners.
Siamese cats have a quite long lifespan, can even live up to 20 years old

2. How to raise Siamese cats

Siamese cats food

Siamese cats are easy-to-eat cats, less picky and can eat many different types of food. You can combine dry food with pate to supplement water and keep your cat from getting bored.

If you feed your cat homemade food, make sure the protein comes from meats such as pork, beef, chicken and fish. You should also limit feeding your cat a lot of starch and fatty meat, but supplement it with plenty of fiber and vitamins from ground vegetables.
Besides, Siamese cats exercise a lot, so you should always prepare clean water for them to drink and change the water every day.

Nutrition of Siamese cats in stages

From 3 to 4 months old, Siamese kittens’ health is still weak, so you must pay attention to feeding them solid foods for the first time.

From 6-7 months of age, the diet for Siamese cats should be limited and fixed in time so that they can maintain that habit until adulthood.
When your Siamese cat is big and healthy, you can start feeding them cooked cat food in small pieces (should be accompanied by fresh milk to make the food soft and full of nutrients).

How to care for and clean Siamese cats

Siamese cats are suitable for warm weather, they often curl up or lie in the sun in the mornings. To keep the Siamese cat’s fur smooth, you need to brush it regularly and occasionally bathe it to keep it shiny and clean.
Regardless of cat breed, it is important to provide your cat with clean water, and change the water daily. Siamese cats are very easy to raise, so you can feed them the same food, but always ensure adequate nutrients.

Common Siamese cat health problems

Siamese cats rarely get minor illnesses, but they also suffer from some common diseases like other cats, such as:
Genetic diseases: Circular atrophy, bronchial disease, congenital heart disease, liver disease,…
Diseases caused by infectious viruses or parasites: Care disease, leukopenia, FIP disease,…

Note when raising Siamese cats

You need to get your cat vaccinated and dewormed regularly. You should only buy Siamese kittens that are 2 months old or older and have received 2 full vaccinations.
Regularly clean the cat’s living space and belongings such as: Wash the food bowl and water bowl every day, change the cat’s sand 3 times a week, wash the cat’s sleeping mat and toys.
Avoid letting your cat go outside freely because it can easily get infected and encounter dangerous stray cats.
You should take your cat to the vet at least once a year for a health check.
If there is no need to raise kittens, the cat needs to be sterilized.

With information about the origin, characteristics, and how to raise the Siamese cat breed, we hope that this article can help you gain more complete knowledge and better understand the Siamese Cat species.

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