Thursday, March 10, 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 has certain physical characteristics that place it apart from other breeds. The modern breed has blue eyes that are shaped like almond. The face is triangular in shape while the ears are large. The body is slender and muscular with pointed coloration. The coat is short and fine with long tapering lines. This breed appears in four major traditional colors, that is, lilac point, blue, chocolate, and seal.

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.

There are certain genetic diseases that affect both pedigreed and mixed-breed cats. These diseases include congenital heart diseases like aortic stenosis, amyloidosis, and asthma/bronchial disease. Amyloidosis is caused when protein deposits in internal organs. The most common organs in which protein deposit are the lungs.

Siamese needs very little care from the owner. Weekly combing is often enough for distributing skin oils and removing dead hair. The teeth need to be brushed to prevent periodontal disease. Daily dental hygiene is preferred, but doing in on a weekly basis is better than not doing 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.

Siamese is a great choice for a family pet. It coexists well with children, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs. It learns tricks fast and loves attention from children and adults.




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