Siamese is a cat of Asian origin which is the ideal company for those who have the availability to spend a lot of time with it.
His day was instituted by the writer and animalist Jace Shoemaker-Gallee in 2014, in order to encourage people to adopt Siamese cats from shelters to save them from euthanasia.
According to the Feline International Federation (FIFE, French), which began to recognize cat races from 1949, when it was founded, Siamese belongs to category four. In the standard of this breed, which appears in its Web page, It is indicated that the first images of Siamese appeared in the Thai book Tamra Maewa manuscript dating from the fourteenth century.
The first Siamese cats were first exported to Europe from Siam -actual Thailand- by the British consul Edward Blencowe Gould, in 1884, as a gift to her sister, passionate about cats. Since then, this race has been subjected to an intense breeding program, which changed, over time, its original appearance.
As for its appearance, the FIFE points out that it is a slender cat, with a long and tubular body and long legs. The tail is long and narrow at its end. The head is cuneiform, with a long nose and almond eyes, of a powerful intense blue. The ears are large at the base. Its color is known as “Siamese pattern”: light body and dark limbs, in addition to ears, nose, legs, tail and genitals. The sister races of the group are: Siamese, oriental of short hair, oriental with long and baliny hair.
About its temperament, it’s a cat active, communicative, vivacious, very docile, curious and extremely vocal, with a characteristic hoarse meow.
Doris Andrade, feline ethologist and member of Guatemalan Felina Association (AFELGUA), He points out that this is a very intelligent, outgoing and affectionate cat, which comes to establish very narrow ties with the person. Because he is dependent on his tutor, They can suffer from anxiety for separation, So it is important that you have a partner of the same species or prevent it from staying alone at home. They can live 8 to 15 years.
“His fur is short and fine, attached to the body, the majority, cream or beige, with dark marks characteristics,” Andrade adds. Daily brushing is important to stimulate sebaceous glands to maintain your healthy fur.
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The requirements of your careful They are practically the same as for any cat: Diet, suitable for each age, containing good percentage of animal protein, supplemented with omega 3 and 6 to contribute to the care of its fur and operation of the digestive system; Environmental enrichment with toys, cognitive exercises, shelves for climbing and access to garden, and routine veterinary consultations.
“If the Siamese cat are not provided tools for Exercise both mentally and physically, It will stress and begin to mulitate. His meow is quite strong, so he can bother neighbors, ”says Andrade. Entertainment also helps them avoid cognitive deterioration. They must also have scratches at different levels and sizes.
Siamese is a slender cat, with a long and tubular body and long legs. The tail is long and narrow at its end. (Free Press Photo, Shuttersock)
Like most cats, They are prone to renal and liver disease, as well as diabetes, so preventive exams are fundamental every year.
Finally, Andrade points out that Siamese cat is not recommended for families with young children, as it is “A demanding and jealous cat, who does not like to compete for the attention of its owner.”
Cat record
- Afelgua, enabled last January, invites cat owners to register their pets, race or mestizos.
- In addition to the registration, Microchip is placed to establish their location, in case they are lost, and their feline card is given to the tutor, as an identification document.
- More information on the phone 2221-2277 or WhatsApp 5716-2141, from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.