Tom Alexander
If you have recently taken, or are about to take, home a Siamese kitten, there is a lot you need to know!
This beautiful breed is known for its fun-loving and affectionate disposition, as well as its intelligence. But as with any animal, you are their primary caregiver, and it’s vital that you understand what they need to be happy and healthy.
So let’s learn how to best care for a Siamese kitten.
A Siamese kitten needs to be fed a healthy diet, have regular visits to the vet, and get enough entertainment and exercise. It’s essential to remember that they need your attention and can often suffer from separation anxiety if you leave them alone for too long.
If you want to be the best parent you can be to a Siamese kitten, keep reading!
We will go through what these adorable little creatures need to be happy and healthy, including the best food and feeding schedule, how often they should visit the vet, what kind of entertainment they need, and even how to prevent separation anxiety.
So keep reading! We have everything you need to know to care for a Siamese kitten right here.
What do Siamese kittens eat?
One of the most critical factors in caring for a Siamese kitten is to ensure you provide them with a healthy diet in healthy quantities.
It is essential to understand that cats are “obligate carnivores”. This means that they have to eat meat to stay healthy.
This is the way nature intended it to be. We humans may not like this and experiment with meat replacements, but we strongly advise against this.
The main ingredient in your Siamese kitten’s food should be a meat-based protein; chicken, beef fat, or fish meal are optimal.
Experts also recommend choosing a wet cat food instead of a dry option as they contain more water, less filler in the form of carbohydrates, fewer preservatives, and more nutrients.
We recommend using the same kitten food that they were being fed by the breeder so that their diet isn’t disrupted.
If you do not like the food they were feeding them or if a protein isn’t the first ingredient, you should mix the original food with a new brand for a few days to get them used to it.
A kitten uses a lot of energy for play, exploration, and growing, so the best feeding schedule is four small meals a day.
This will ensure they have sufficient nutrients and calories throughout the day to stay happy, healthy, and energized without over-eating.
How to care for your kitten’s health?
Kittens need a little extra attention from a medical professional to ensure they get all their vaccinations and are growing and gaining the right weight to become healthy adult cats.
While adult cats only need to visit the vet once a year, kittens should really go once a month for the first four months of their life.
Luckily, the vet should encourage and set these appointments and ensure your Siamese kitten follows the proper vaccination schedule and growth and weight checkups so you don’t have to keep track of yourself.
Suggested Reading: 10 Ways to Make Your Cat Live Longer
How to entertain your Siamese kitten?
Adult Siamese cats are known for their playful and energetic nature, and kittens have even more liveliness! In other words, a Siamese kitten will want to play a lot, and they will want to play with you (not with some stupid laser pointer).
There are hundreds of types of cat-safe toys you can find online or at your local pet store that you can choose to play with your kitten.
As you probably already know, every kitten is different, so it may take a bit of trial and error to find out what kind of toys your furry friend likes the most.
In addition to toys, Siamese cats are very social and want to connect with their new family members.
You should carve time out of your day to lay on the floor with them and play with the toys, so they feel bonded to you and your family.
How to go about training a Siamese kitten?
Training your kitten is another wonderful way to care for and create a connection with your Siamese kitten.
As much as they want to play and have fun with you, they also want to know what you expect so they can make you happy. When training your Siamese kitten, you should be firm, persuasive, and thoughtful when training your Siamese kitten.
Remember that they are intelligent animals and want to understand the rules you are trying to enforce.
Positive reinforcement works wonders on Siamese kittens, and your relationship will thrive if they trust and understand you.
If you want to make sure they are using their litter box, it is essential that you keep it clean and smelling fresh, as they are far less likely to use it if it is not perfectly clean.
How to prevent a Siamese kitten from getting lonely?
As you now know, Siamese kittens are playful and affectionate, and if treated well, they will attach to you as their family.
While this is a wonderful aspect of their personalities, it can also lead to separation anxiety if left on their own for more extended periods of time.
If you have a job or social life that takes you away from home for long periods of time, a Siamese kitten may not be the best option for your furry friend.
Especially when they are young, you should ensure you can spend a significant time at home with them, and if you need to leave, return often and give them attention when you are at home.
It’s vital that you entertain your kitten when you are home with playtime and with brain teasers and games that keep their mind busy.
Make sure that they get plenty of exercises and have activities such as perches and cat toys to play with while you are home and away.
Because of this, Siamese cats are ideal furry companions for busy households with lots of people. They go very well with kids and other pets, including dogs.
Suggested reading:
Do Siamese Cats Get Along With Other Cats?
Do Siamese Cats Get Along With Dogs?
Our final thoughts
Now you know how to care for a Siamese kitten; you have all the information you need to create a safe and happy home for your new cat!
Just remember, feed them well, make sure they see the vet, play with them, train them kindly, and spend time with them. If you can do all these things, your Siamese kitten will love you for the remainder of their lives!
Want to know what it’s like to own a Siamese cat in more detail? Look at our post: What is it like to own a Siamese Cat?
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References
http://catstourguide.com/how-often-should-you-feed-your-siamese-cat/
https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Siamese-Kittens
https://www.thehealthypetclub.co.uk/separation-anxiety-in-kittens/
