Our
cat is cross
Siamese.
It is
affectionate
but can also
be aggressive
- chasing,
biting &
scratching the
feet of the
children.
It has never
done this to
me. Is
this unusual? (John
Jefferson, UK)
Siamese cats are distinctly
different from other breeds of
cats. As anyone who has kept a Siamese cat
will know, they are unique. Siamese cats are very
much larger than life. Everything they do is
louder and more energetic - from giving affection
to telling you when they don't like something!
Siamese cats are often said to be the most
dog-like cats and are believed to be highly
intelligent. If you expect to have a pet who is
quiet and can be left to their own devices, a
Siamese is not for you. You must be prepared to
provide lots of time and energy.
Since
Siamese cats do everything in a more exaggerated
way, they interact on a different level to other
cats. You may find that most of their emotions,
whether good or bad, are more enhanced. If they
are in a good mood, expect great levels of
affection, but if they are in a bad mood, be
prepared to stay out of their way.
Siamese
cats are also unusually territorial,
especially of people. It sounds like
your cat may either be jealous of
others' interaction with you, or his behavior
may just be over-excited
play.
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Our
cat is cross
Siamese.
It is
affectionate
but can also
be aggressive
- chasing,
biting &
scratching the
feet of the
children.
It has never
done this to
me. Is
this unusual? (John
Jefferson, UK)
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