Siamese kitten: breed description, character, care and feeding features

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Siamese cats have an original and memorable appearance. They are quite difficult to confuse with representatives of other breeds. These beautiful and graceful creatures come from the East, from what is now Thailand.

Their ancestors were wild Bengal cats. Throughout history, these cats have not crossed with representatives of European breeds. Light and miniature animals to our time have retained the original features characteristic only of this breed, except, perhaps, a broken and knotted tail.

There is a legend about this unusual tail. Going to swim, the Siamese princesses hung their jewelry on the tails of cats, hence the creases and knots appeared. In reality, everything is much more prosaic. A crooked tail is a sign of degeneration of the breed due to incest. As soon as in Europe this feature was equated with a flaw, work began to eliminate it. Now the Siamese tail is even and straight, as prescribed by the standard.

Description of the breed

Slim and elegant, but at the same time muscular and flexible body of medium size has a Siamesecat. Kittens, which we will talk about in detail today, have been a cute fluffy ball for a long time.

This Oriental beauty has a long, slender neck and a medium-sized wedge-shaped head. The ears are large, but they should be a natural extension of the head. The tips of the ears and nose form an equilateral triangle. The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped, of a characteristic rich deep color. The front legs are slightly shorter than the hind legs. The paws are oval, small in size. The tail is long, tapering towards the tip. The coat is short, close to the skin, shiny. The color is monochromatic. On the muzzle, on the paws, tail with points. The mask on the muzzle is a hallmark of the breed.

Character

If you are interested in a Siamese kitten, you need to know what character representatives of this breed have. Future owners of such a pet should be prepared for the fact that these are independent animals with excellent hunting abilities. All these qualities have developed a stubborn disposition in this cat breed.

Siamese differ from their European counterparts in their explosive temperament, due to which these animals are considered extremely stubborn. But such an opinion is nothing more than a prejudice. In fact, these beautiful cats love people very much, become attached to them. But they do not like it when they are picked up without their desire, squeezed. But the Siamese kitten needs affection. He is very defenseless, especially in the early days when he is taken away from his mother.

Other pets can make your pet jealous. He will also be wary of strangers. If you are sure that you need a Siamese kitten, you should know and explain to all family members (especially children) that these cats do not allow familiarity - they will immediately show their character, and the offender will be left with scratches and bites.

Adult Siamese cats are not animals that, two hours after the owner leaves, begin to languish with melancholy. They are quite self-sufficient, although they like to be in the spotlight. Therefore, when you return home after work, take time for your pet - play with him, chat, treat him to something delicious. In other words, show him your admiration.

The inexhaustible energy that Siamese cats possess makes them excellent play partners. Interestingly, they are often the first to take the initiative in this matter, for example, rushing for a ball of wool that no one gave them.

If a Siamese kitten appears in your house, then you must be patient. Only in this case you will be able to properly raise your pet. You can't raise your voice at these cats. And if you hit him once, the cat may not forgive you and not forget the undeserved insult. The reward for your patience will be a well-bred cat - a very sociable, loyal and intelligent companion.

Kittens

Siamese kittens are born completely white with pink paw pads and noses. They darken over time. The animal acquires its final color by the ninth month from the moment of birth.

Where to buy a kitten?

All animal lovers would like to recommend to purchase an animal in specialized nurseries. Today this breed is not rare, it is widespread, there are nurseries in many cities - Moscow, Ryazan, Saratov, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg). A Siamese kitten should receive mother's milk up to 6 weeks. Therefore, until that time, he must not be taken away from his mother.

Probably, our readers are interested in how much Siamese kittens cost. The price for such beauties ranges from 3 to 5 thousand rubles.

Do not forget that moving for a kitten of any breed is a lot of stress, so do not worry when the baby, having arrived at a new place of residence, hides under the bed. This is a completely normal reaction. Do not try to pull it out, just put a bowl of food and clean water next to its "shelter", a tray. Don't make noise, let the kitten calm down. Soon he will realize that he is safe. After 2-3 hours, curiosity and hunger will take over, and the kitten will come out of hiding.

It should be noted that Siamese kittens (owner reviews confirm this) have a strong temperament and irrepressible energy. They can play around the clock, quickly become attached to people. Be prepared for the fact that this baby will require the attention of the owner from a very young age, so they meow almost constantly. Thus, the baby tells you thatwants to play with you, or he is hungry.

Food

Siamese cats nature rewarded with excellent he alth. They live up to 16 years. The kitten's diet should be balanced. You should not feed your baby exclusively plant or protein foods. There are a number of foods that you can safely feed a Siamese kitten.

Meat and meat products. Pour boiling water over frozen raw beef before feeding. At least 30 g per day should be given to a two-month-old kitten. Boiled chicken breast can be fed to your pet every day.

Offal (lungs, kidneys, heart, liver). It can only be given in boiled or frozen form. Remember: liver can change the color of the coat of white individuals to yellowish, so its amount should be limited.

Let's chicken yolk raw or boiled no more than twice a week.

Quail eggs are best served raw, along with protein.

Milk and dairy products. Siamese kittens are very fond of liquid porridge with milk. 3-4 times a week, give kefir, cottage cheese, which can be mixed with sour cream or yolk.

Care

Because Siamese cats are shorthair breeds, grooming is quite simple. Bathing kittens should be necessary, for example, if fleas appear. Once a week, both kittens and an adult cat need to be combed out and their claws cut. This should be taught to the baby from the moment he appears in your house.

Set up or nail a scratching post to the wall. These babiesvery energetic, love to climb on cabinets. Do not let the kitten play with small and shiny objects: caps, tinsel, buttons, tinsel. The baby should have his own toys.

What is the name of the kitten?

We hope you will agree with us that the traditional and familiar nicknames (Kotya, Pusha, Kotofey, Murzik or Vaska) do not correspond to such beauties as Siamese kittens. Boys of this breed are often referred to as:

• Irbis.
• Kaiser.
• Marion.
• Nick.
• Vol.

Kitty names like:

• Buffy.
• Daisy.
• Lana.
• Gina.
• Sophie.

Owner Reviews

Despite the fact that the characteristics of the breed define this animal as jealous and vindictive, the owners do not agree with this definition. They believe that their pets are friendly and affectionate cats. Many note that they are very clean, kittens surprisingly quickly get used to the tray. They are picky in food, care for them is simple.