Cat Depression

Do you think that your Siamese cat may be depressed? Well it is very possible... it happens to many cats that have a loss in their life or a big change in environment. If you have recently moved, or maybe your work schedule has changed and you aren't home as often? These are a few things that could cause your Siamese cats depression.

If someone in the household has passed on, moved away or another pet has padded away, these are some things that can cause cat depression as well. You will usually be able to tell if your cat is depressed, they will not act the same as they usually do. They may sleep most of the time, hide away in different places to be alone, loss of appetite and losing interest in playing or affection.

If any of these symptoms are showing up in your cat, you need to take them to the vet. Depression can be a very serious issue, just like it is for humans. As responsible pet owners, it's important that we do anything we can to keep them happy and healthy.

Siamese Cat Personality

The Siamese cat is known to be very vocal and sassy. I have one myself and she wakes me up in the middle of the night all the time if she wants something. They are very playful, curious, loving and adventurous. My Siamese sleeps with my dogs and she also uses the dog door to come in and out of the house, I swear she is party canine.

If you keep toys out for them, they have no problem entertaining themselves. Keeping your Siamese as an indoor cat is an option but will need a lot of toys and play time. They can become bored very easily. I can't tell you how many times I have had to interrupt her while scratching at my sofa or carpet. Some kind of tree or scratching post is a "must have" with this cat breed.

Intelligent and elegant, these cats are very loyal to their loved ones. They make great companions but they do need a lot of attention and affection. Cats can become depressed with out it.

Caring for Your Pregnant Siamese Cat

Is your Siamese cat pregnant? Maybe you aren't sure but she is acting strangely different. This would be a good time to take her into the vet to see what's going on and find out if you need to prepare for a pregnancy! It's a known fact that the Siamese cat breed have larger litters of kittens so you want to make sure you have everything you need to make the process as easy as possible on your cat.

The duration of your cats pregnancy is 9-10 weeks so you do have some time to get things ready. You will need to speak with your vet if you don't know already about what to feed her and how much. It will differ from the norm since she will be eating for more than just herself. It's very very important that she gets all the nutrients and vitamins that she needs to give birth to a healthy litter.

You will need to pick an area in your home that is away from all the action so it's quiet and safe. Setting up a bedded area on the floor with water and food is necessary. It's a good idea to do this early in the pregnancy so that she becomes familiar and comfortable enough to have her babies in this spot. You don't want her going off somewhere and having them in a place that you can't get to if need be. This area should be for your pregnant Siamese and her only. Don't let your family members or other pets hang out here... this could cause her to go elsewhere.

Stay near by when she is going into the birthing process in case she needs your help with anything. Doing some research or speaking with your vet about possible complications during her pregnancy would be smart of you so you can be prepared to help her. Once the kittens have been born, make sure not to touch them. I made this mistake once when I was younger and she took them all outside into a bush in the yard. Not a good place for a mama cat and her kittens. She may even reject them if you or your family members handle them.