Tuesday, March 15, 2016

What To Know About Siamese Kittens For Sale

By Henry Meyer


Siamese cat was one of the first oriental cats to be distinctively recognized. Thailand is its native land. The name comes from Saim, which was the former name of Thailand before it was changed. During the 20th century, was one of the few cats that were popular in the US and Europe. The information presented in this article is helpful when trying to find Siamese kittens for sale.

The West was introduced to the breed in the 19th century. Popularity in Europe was hugely assisted by the London Crystal Palace cat Show. It was preferred as a pet by many people at that time. With the beginning of the 20th century, the breed was introduced to the United States. It was sent to President Hayes in 1878 as a gift from a US diplomat to Thailand consulate.

This animal is placed apart from other cats by specific physical characteristics. The eyes of a modern cat are almond-shaped. It has a triangular face with very large ears. The body is pointed and slender, but very muscular. The coat has long tapering lines and the hair is short and fine. There are four main traditional colors that Siamese comes in. These colors include blue, chocolate, seal, and lilac point.

The body color is usually pale while extremities such as feet, tail, ears, and the face are relatively darker. The breed is very outgoing and social, relying heavily on the company of human beings. It has been described by TICA as social, intelligent, and playful. Even adults are very playful and they seem to enjoy the game of fetch a lot. It needs constant company from the owner, which makes it to get bored if one spends most of the time away from home.

Both mixed-breed and pedigreed cats are vulnerable to certain genetic diseases. The most common diseases that affect them include congenital heart diseases which include aortic stenosis, asthma/bronchial disease, and amyloidosis. The cause of amyloidosis is often deposition of protein in organs. The deposition commonly occurs in the lungs.

The owner needs to provide minimum care for a Siamese. Often, weekly combing effectively removes all dead hair and distributes skin oil. It is likely to develop periodontal disease, which makes teeth brushing necessary. Dental hygiene is needed every day, but providing it weekly is still better than doing nothing at all.

As an indoor cat, Siamese are not supposed to be let out of a home. When they venture outside, they face the risk of contracting diseases from other cats, being attacked by other animals, or being knocked by vehicles. Their beauty and high value is also an attraction for thieves. Unless they are chased to go out, they prefer the comfort of the interior of a house.

For a family pet, Siamese is among the greatest choices. The breed lives harmoniously with other cats, kids, and dogs that are friendly to cats. It cherishes human company and is quick to learn.




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