| Of all breeds of cats, the Siamese cat | | | | metabolism of a Siamese cat since they |
| is the ideal cat for the owner who wants | | | | eat big sized portions of food and yet |
| a demonstrative and loving cat. Known to | | | | do not grow fat. It is probably because |
| be extroverts, Siamese cats are outgoing | | | | these cats eat just the right amount of |
| and sociable. They know who their owners | | | | food that will make them full. Anything |
| are and are frequently seen shadowing | | | | beyond it, they leave on their plates. |
| their owner wherever they go. | | | | So if you notice that there is always a |
| Siamese cats depend on human beings for | | | | bit of food left on their plates, it may |
| their survival since they do not possess | | | | mean that you are giving too much food |
| several traits typically seen in cats. | | | | and must be lessened on the subsequent |
| The color of their hair may be good to | | | | meals. On the other hand, if they seem |
| look at but not good as camouflage. They | | | | to be searching for more to eat, they |
| cannot roam around during the night | | | | may still be hungry. Try adding another |
| because they cannot see clearly in low | | | | portion of food whenever you give your |
| lighted areas. And their hearing sense | | | | Siamese cat a meal until you notice that |
| is less sensitive than those of other | | | | they are quite satiated. And when they |
| breeds of cats. | | | | are, take note of the portion you need |
| Siamese cats thrive on company. They | | | | to feed your cat for their every meal. |
| love to be around people, which is the | | | | A Siamese cat matures faster and earlier |
| reason why it is not advisable to have a | | | | than the others in the cat family, some |
| Siamese cat if you live alone and are | | | | even as young as five months. Since |
| often out. If you do plan to have a | | | | spaying of your cat is recommended on |
| Siamese cat as a pet, then make sure | | | | the sixth month, you have at least a |
| there is someone to be with the cat. Or | | | | month to ensure that your cat does not |
| better yet, get another Siamese cat to | | | | get into trouble and get itself pregnant |
| pair up with your pet cat. | | | | since it is at this time of the month |
| If there is no other Siamese cat | | | | that they are actively looking for a |
| available, you can get another feline | | | | mate. You have to keep her indoors and |
| since it there are other breeds that can | | | | check on where she is and what she is |
| be matched with your Siamese cat. You | | | | doing. If she manages to get out and |
| can pair your Siamese cat with another | | | | find a male cat, chances are that you |
| cat breed as long as they will get | | | | are going to be a grandparent to their |
| along. You may need to consult your | | | | kittens. |
| veterinarian or a cat expert on which | | | | Siamese cats often are healthy in |
| breed can be put together with a | | | | general, with a life span reaching up to |
| Siamese. | | | | twenty years. However, they are also |
| Make sure to provide them with toys or | | | | prone to having tartar problems on their |
| any activity that can occupy their time. | | | | teeth and even gingivitis. If these |
| It can be a toy mouse, a ball of string, | | | | conditions are not given attention, it |
| or even a post for scratching. This will | | | | may affect the health of your pet |
| provide some entertainment for your | | | | Siamese. They should have regular |
| Siamese cats as well as prevent them | | | | checkups with their veterinarian to be |
| from using and destroying your own | | | | able to get their teeth clean. You can |
| furniture for their play. | | | | also do the brushing if your cat allows |
| A woman would probably envy the | | | | you to do it. |