Post by account_disabled on Mar 15, 2024 22:30:11 GMT -5
The Siamese cat is one of the most popular cat breeds. It owes its name to its origin in the kingdom of Siam (currently Thailand) and is characterized by its docile character, its intelligence and for being affectionate (in fact they are known colloquially as “the dogs among the cats”). The Siamese cat is considered an ideal pet due to its sociable and affectionate nature, its intelligence and, above all, because it loves the company of its owners. They are medium-sized cats (males weigh between 4 and 5 kilos and females between 3 and 4) that can live up to 14 years. One of its most specific features is its intense blue eyes and the distinctive color of its fur: its entire body is light in color except for the face, ears, legs and tail, which are black. A curiosity about the Siamese cat is that the dark areas of its body have a lower temperature than the light ones. This happens due to a thermal gene that causes the pigments that give color to settle in the coldest areas of your body. In fact, at birth the Siamese cat is completely white.
It still does not have color in the dark areas (face, ears, legs and tail) due to the constant heat inside the mother's body. Siamese cats have short hair and barely have an undercoat, which makes them more recommended in climates that are not very cold. The Siamese cat always looks for the warmest places in the house because they love warmth. Siamese cat Siamese cat care The lack of undercoat and its CZ Leads short coat mean that Siamese cat care is not very demanding when it comes to brushing. Even so, like all cats, it is advisable to brush them at least once a week. If your Siamese cat is not a fan of brushing, you can give it malt 1 or 2 times a week so that it drags the hairs it ingests when licking and expels them naturally. This way you will avoid the formation of hairballs and intestinal problems that sometimes require surgery as a solution. It is also advisable to maintain the hygiene of its fur, since being a light-colored cat it gets dirty easily. Since most cats do not like water, it is best to use a dry shampoo specifically for cats .
It is important that you dedicate time each day to pamper them and play with them, because they are very sociable and active cats. A bored and unstimulated cat is a danger to the furniture in the house! siamese cat yawning Among the most common diseases of the Siamese cat are retinal atrophy, which in the most severe cases can lead to blindness, and convergent strabismus. Although originally these cats used to suffer from strabismus, with subsequent crossings this defect has been corrected and it is no longer such a common problem in this breed of cats. Other peculiarities of this breed is its high sexual activity. They reach maturity very early and usually have very large litters. Their heat is very intense, recognizable above all by their scandalous meows. It is advisable to sterilize them to avoid unwanted litters and the hot flashes and calls typical of heat.