15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Siamese Cats

Their distinctive personalities, exquisite blue eyes, and extreme loyalty to those they love are legendary qualities which continue to make Siamese one of the favored breeds.

#1 Many Siamese cats are lactose intolerant😘

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They are not able to digest lactose, which is a sugar in dairy products such as milk. Siamese cats should never be given milk to drink or products such as butter or cheese to eat.

#2 There are two breed varieties of Siamese cats today.

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The natural cats have round eyes, faces, and bodies, and their ears are like normal cats. The modern Siamese cats have almond-shaped eyes with very thin and angular faces and bodies, and their ears are very large.

#3 “Royal Cat of Siam” was the breed’s first British name.

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The Siamese holds the distinction of being one of the most historic breeds of a domestic cat. When Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a seal point Siamese kitten was one of her wedding presents.

#4 Siamese cats are easily trained because they are highly intelligent

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It’s very common for Siamese cats to be trained. They will fetch things and retrieve them. They can easily do all sorts of tricks. They often enjoy walking on a leash with their owners.

#5 Siamese cats own their people. Their people do not own them.

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Siamese cats can be very picky about who they choose. It’s not always the person who adopted them in the first place; though they can remain affectionate with that person and all other family members if they choose.

#6 Siamese cats are extraordinarily talkative, vocal cats

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They are famous for the human qualities present in their vocalizations. They are also famous for talking to you about everything all the time. They can grunt in protest when they don’t like something. They can meow as if crying when you have left them alone for too long.