What affects us affects cats
Yes, Siamese cats become darker as they age. You’ll see this in the flanks and central areas of the cat’s body which are normally lighter and sometimes almost white, normally. Normal situation for the Siamese cat The reason for the cat’s “pointed” body is that the cells (melanocytes) that produce the pigment (melanin) that …
Periodontitis appears to be more common in Siamese cats and the family of breeds associated with the Siamese e.g. the Oriental Shorthair. And increased susceptibility also occurs among cats who have repeated viral respiratory infections. Periodontitis progresses from gingivitis and is an infection of the teeth and gums. The supporting structures of the teeth …
Cat scratches can exceptionally rarely cause a serious illness by allowing Group A streptococci bacteria on the skin to enter the bloodstream. Countless millions of people, brilliant cat guardians to ailurophobes, have been scratched by domestic cats without anything to concern them except for slight discomfort and a bit of blood. I have always …
Well, this is a blow for cat lovers. Disney are going to remake the well-known animated film, Lady and the Tramp but they plan to scrap the twin Siamese cat characters. They’ve commissioned a songwriter, Janelle Monae to write a couple of brand-new songs for the film. It is believed that the cats represented …
Grab this chance to adopt a Siamese cat family in one go. Their names are: Mulan, Mei and Mushu. Three sibling Siamese cats are up for adoption from the RSPCA in Southbridge, UK. They look beautiful and purebred. They are a bit timid because we are told that they have had little human contact …
You’d like to live with a chatty cat. Some people don’t want to live with a chatty cat but I think, in general, most cat guardians appreciate it if they can have a conversation with their cat. It’s fun and helps with bonding. With respect to purebred cats i.e. the cat breeds, Dr Bruce …
Applehead Siamese Cat Marie Clements of Siamese Royalty has very kindly agreed to provide me with words and images on the Traditional Siamese cat – the true Siamese cat as far as I am concerned (see Siamese cat history). I am very grateful. This cat is much more popular than the Modern Siamese judging …
Are Siamese cats prone to asthma? It seems that they might be according to an authoritative book I have on genetic diseases in purebred cats, which tells me that Siamese cats are over-represented as a breed in a ‘recent study’ of feline bronchial disease. The book was published in 1992 and therefore the study …
