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 … Continue reading →
What do Siamese cats look like? We don’t know what the definitive Siamese cat looks like. This is a strange state of affairs. For all other breeds bar the Persian, we have a more or less definitive appearance of the … Continue reading →
The oldest Siamese cat was Scooter who lived to 30-years-of-age. He lived in Texas with Gail between March 26, 1986 – April 8, 2016. An English Siamese died at 31 (1989).
Continue reading →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’ … Continue reading →
Yes, Siamese cats have eye problems relating to vision. They are quite well known because of the Siamese cat’s squint. However, the extent of the eye problems are probably not fully appreciated by most cat owners. Line breeding – aka … Continue reading →
People ask if Siamese cats have sensitive stomachs. My first impression is that this is a complicated question. Even the phrase “sensitive stomach” means more than having a sensitive stomach. It can mean a problem with any part of the … Continue reading →
How good is your Siamese cat in terms of that all important appearance? A cat’s appearance is very important to many purebred cat owners. It certainly is to the breeder who sold the cat. Personality is a factor too but … Continue reading →
Wichian Mat (Moon Diamond) Auspicious Cat | PoC. This is a cross-post to promote a page (not a blog page) on the Wichian Mat which is the pointed good luck cat (auspicious cat). The cat brings good fortune provided the … Continue reading →
The pet food industry is one of the most lucrative groups of businesses in the United States and Europe, continuing to grow exponentially. According to a report recently released by Petfood Industry.com, the extremely strong animal/human bond is responsible for … Continue reading →
Why are some cats and dogs bred to be ugly? Answer: because (a) people want something different to make a statement (b) beauty is in the eye of the beholder (c) some people like ugly looking things. I’ll try and … Continue reading →
