Siamese
A lean, vocal cat that bonds tightly and shows dental and airway disease early if you listen. The weight, exercise, and yearly cost figures below are ranges for a typical healthy adult. A licensed veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm the plan.
Researched & Compiled by the PetAuthority Editorial Team
Clinical Data Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center & Merck Veterinary Manual
These pages describe clinical possibilities and a Green, Yellow, or Red triage path. They do not diagnose an individual animal or replace an examination by a licensed veterinarian. Read the editorial standards.
Quick facts
| Weight | 6–14 lb (2.7–6.4 kg) |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 12–20 years |
| Grooming | 1 of 5 |
| Energy | 5 of 5 |
| Apartment | Suitable for many apartments |
Which registries describe this breed?
Registries such as CFA in the United States, GCCF in the United Kingdom, and ACF in Australia publish a conformation description for many pedigreed cats. That description covers coat, size, and typical temperament. It does not diagnose heart disease, urinary blockage, or any other illness in the cat you live with.
Daily calorie and portion estimation
A typical adult Siamese starts near 280 kcal/day, with about 30 minutes of steady daily activity. Enter the current weight in pounds (kilograms) in the calculator, because a lean animal and an overweight animal do not share the same portion.
Siamese cats are often lean. A sudden drop in appetite is more worrying than a fussy meal; keep dental care on the yearly plan. Measure meals in ounces (grams), and keep treats near ten percent of the daily calorie target.
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Asthma or chronic airway disease
UrgentWatch for: Coughing, wheezing, or open-mouth breathingCheck this sign in symptom triageDental and gum disease
CommonWatch for: Red gums, drooling, or dropping kibbleCheck this sign in symptom triageAmyloidosis in some families
UrgentWatch for: Sudden weakness or a swollen abdomen in a young adultCheck this sign in symptom triageProgressive retinal atrophy
CommonWatch for: Night hesitancy or widely dilated pupilsCheck this sign in symptom triage
What should Siamese owners ask first?
Owners most often ask about housing, grooming, and which signs cannot wait. The answers below are educational ranges for a typical Siamese, including weight in pounds (kilograms) and yearly costs in dollars and pounds. They do not diagnose the animal you live with.
Why is my Siamese so loud?
The breed is bred to talk. A new, strained cry with hiding or not eating is different from conversation and should be checked. These points are educational ranges, and a veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm them.
Is open-mouth breathing ever normal?
A brief pant when terrified can happen. Breathing with the mouth open at rest is an emergency in cats, including Siamese with airway disease. These points are educational ranges, and a veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm them.