Any one with a Siamese,Help !! I had one for 3 years,he was ill from the start,after taking him to the vets it

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turned out he had bowel disease.His poos were like water,he couldn`t control it,and he`d go off his food,he lost lots of weight.My vet said that because they are all inter-bread it is very common for these cats to be ill with their tummys.My qusetion is,has anyone got a siamese and if so have you ever had any problems with yours.I miss jasper so much,he was my little baby.I daren`t get another one incase that one becomes ill too.

Answer 1

Hi
What a horrible answer from your vet. Did you put your cat down becuase of this? I am sorry to tell you now that irritable bowel disease can be treated with a proper diet.
If you get more cats please stay away from dry foods and feed a high quality canned food with no gravy and little or no grains. I am very sorry for your loss. Don't just trust what a vet or even your doctor may tell you. There is a world of information out there

Answer 2

While Siamese can have touchy stomachs, the bowel disease isn't particular to the breed, so no, it's not normal. And Siamese aren't 'inbred' either, they're a breed. Breeders do not want inbred cats being shown or sold, it's not good for business. The only inbreeding they do is for establishing a particular thing for the blood line, like ear carriage or eye to nose ratio.

Usually they eat so fast the food starts puffing in their stomach and they barf it up. Totally different from the disease. There's a food made for them by Royal Canin which eliminates the eat & barf problem (which not all of the Siamese cats have by the way).

Mine never had the trouble you describe, and no other Siamese I know has had it, but I do know a few mixed breed cats who have had the bowel disease.

Answer 3

My Siamese Keiko only gets an upset tummy when she has milk or when I change her food.
Other than that she's fine except when in heat.
As for the in-breeding.... One reason my cat hasn't been fixed yet. Bringing "new" blood into lines that have been in-bred too much. My Kitty is from Texas and we now live in PA.

Get another Siamese if you like the breed. Oh and a new vet might be in order as well. Research breeders and ask athem about their kitties and tummy trouble.

Answer 4

I have 2 siamese, 1 does have tummy troubles, so I stick with the same feeding routine (if I change it..he has the squits)..my other siamese on the other hand...has never had a problem in that area.

I would take a look at what you are feeding, and when the 'poo' looks normal stick with that diet and dont ever change it

I feed mine james wellbeloved complete food which has cranberry extract - and also fresh cooked minced beef
hope this helps

Answer 5

I have a snowshoe siamese and she's 17. My other siamese died 3 weeks ago at 16 of cancer. No problems at all before cancer hit. Well she did barf hairballs a lot even with brushing on a weekly basis. Both inside cats. Never ate table scraps, very picky about food. I fed them good quality food like Science Diet, Iams, etc. Anyway, I'd get Siamese again, they are wonderful. I think yours just had bad luck. Sorry about your loss.

Answer 6

They're not all inbred, but many are. It's the same with any breed of cat or dog - inbreeding is how breeds are created. You can minimise your chance of getting a poor example of the breed by getting from a reputable breeder i.e one that lets you visit and view the kittens before buying and one that provides you with breed papers. Better yet though, just get regular moggy, they usually come without the congenital health problems.

Answer 7

I have a Bermese (which is the same family as Siamese) - your vet is right, they do tend to have some problem because they are interbred. But the only problem our Bermese has is flakey skin (which can be solved with good food and grooming) But she hasn't had any problems with her stomach.

Answer 8

my mum had a little guy called Anubis and his problem was vomiting. tummy troubles are a norm for Siamese it tends to be genetic. Nubie died a few moths ago of kidney failure he was the sweetest little guy. we all miss him terribly

Answer 9

This are some info. about Siamese cats...I know it won't help but read it anyway.................................

Siamese have fascinated folks around the world since they were first officially exported from Thailand, or as it was known then Siam, in the late eighteen hundreds. Their sleek lines, striking color contrast, finely chiseled aristocratic heads, deep blue almond eyes, and short silky coats make them living art. Combine this beauty with acute intelligence, inquisitive personality and a loving nature and you have the essence of the Siamese cat.

The first Siamese to appear in England were a gift from Siam to an ambassador who brought them home. They began appearing in English cat shows almost immediately, and in American shows by the early twentieth century.

Seal points, still the best known variety, were the first to arrive. With their seal brown, almost black extremities and their pale fawn bodies, they were sensational. While chocolate points, with creamy white bodies and milk chocolate legs, tail, mask and ears did appear from time to time, it was the blue point that gained official recognition in 1934. The blue point has a bluish-white body with slate blue points. The chocolate point was recognized next. In 1955 the lilac point followed and completed the breed. The lilac point has pinkish gray points with a white body which makes it most ethereal and delicate in color.


Pictured: Second Best of Breed GC, RW KALEIOPE TRYPHENA OF SHERA LEN, Blue Point Siamese Female
Photo: © Chanan

While color is a prominent feature of this breed, structure is also important. The Siamese is a study in length. From the start the breed standard has called for a long, wedge shaped head and elongated body lines. The muscular, tubular body is supported by long legs and graced by a long neck and tail. Paradoxically the short, close lying coat accentuates the long lines perfectly.

The long Siamese head is delineated by an absolutely straight profile and well aligned chin. From the front, the outline of the face presents a smooth wedge with large ears that complete the wedge. The outstanding feature of the head is the pair of deep blue almond eyes (an eye’s width apart) which are set at a slant. If you have been able to resist all the other attributes of this breed, the eyes will captivate you. They radiate intelligence and emotion.

This ancient breed, perhaps the oldest of all our cats, is able to communicate like no other. The Siamese voice is legendary. They speak both with their voice and with their body. They are the quintessential “people” cat, for they love to be in your lap, on your bed, at your table--and in your heart!


Pictured: Third Best of Breed GC, RW CASADECANO'S ARIA, Chocolate Point Siamese Female
Photo: © Chanan

Pricing on Siamese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.

There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Siamese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.

Answer 10

O sorry...I thought you were talking about a siamese twin, as in human!!!