A
kitten was dropped off at my home a few weeks ago. I
was not real familiar with the Siamese Breed. It has
blue eyes and the markings on its four feet, face,
and ears. He is getting along with my 4 dogs
beautifully. You would think he was a dog. Do they
have any particular health issues that I need to be
prepared for. Thank you for your time. (Beth Brown,
Indiana)
Siamese
cats are famous for their unique personality, and
many owners often think their Siamese act more like
dogs than cats, especially when the household
includes dogs.
The Siamese cat reached highest popularity in the
1970s, and since then many Siamese breeders in the
UK have created clubs to maintain their
"old-style" Siamese cats, believing that
US breeders have produced an "over-type"
which may suffer from health problems as a result.
However, there are few records of breed-specific
illness in the Siamese cat. They are very susceptible to upper respiratory diseases prior to
adulthood, so make sure your cart always has a warm
dry resting place as an option. There has also been some evidence of cardiomyopathy
and sensitivity to anesthetics.
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A
kitten was dropped off at my home a few weeks ago. I
was not real familiar with the Siamese Breed. It has
blue eyes and the markings on its four feet, face,
and ears. He is getting along with my 4 dogs
beautifully. You would think he was a dog. Do they
have any particular health issues that I need to be
prepared for. Thank you for your time. (Beth Brown,
Indiana)
