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The Complete Guide to Siamese Cats: Selecting, Raising, Training, Feeding, Socializing, and Enriching the Life of Your Siamese Cat
Author and experienced Siamese owner Candace Darnforth used interviews with 11 TOP Siamese Breeders to create the perfect guidebook for any new Siamese owner!
This book is a comprehensive guide to everything Siamese! Covering everything a new owner will need to know Cat History and how it affects their personality and quirksChoosing the RIGHT Siamese for your home and familyPros and cons of adopting or purchasing your SiamesePreparing your home and family for your new Siamese catWhat to expect in the first few weeksDetering common bad behaviorsHow to make litter-box training as quick and as easy as possibleCaring for the physical and emotional needs of a SiameseA complete guide to different training methodsGrooming tips for a Siamese CatNutritional adviceCommon Siamese diseases, illness, and preventionTraveling tips and tricksAdjustments for an aging Siamese cat
If you are considering adding a Siamese cat to your household, or if you are already a proud owner of a Siamese cat, this book will provide you with a comprehensive collection of facts, detailed history, quirks, and distinct characteristics of the Siamese breed.
Siamese cats are, perhaps, best known for their sleek, distinctive appearance and striking blue eyes. But did you know that Siamese cats are one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats in the world? Or that their coat coloring is not only determined by genetics but also the temperature of their surroundings?
The Complete Guide to Siamese Cats will provide you with sound advice on how to raise a well-adjusted cat and not a sour puss. From the first page to the last page of this book, you will discover how to navigate all aspects of your Siamese cat’s life, from kittenhood to old age and everything in between.
This book is a comprehensive guide to everything Siamese! Covering everything a new owner will need to know Cat History and how it affects their personality and quirksChoosing the RIGHT Siamese for your home and familyPros and cons of adopting or purchasing your SiamesePreparing your home and family for your new Siamese catWhat to expect in the first few weeksDetering common bad behaviorsHow to make litter-box training as quick and as easy as possibleCaring for the physical and emotional needs of a SiameseA complete guide to different training methodsGrooming tips for a Siamese CatNutritional adviceCommon Siamese diseases, illness, and preventionTraveling tips and tricksAdjustments for an aging Siamese cat
If you are considering adding a Siamese cat to your household, or if you are already a proud owner of a Siamese cat, this book will provide you with a comprehensive collection of facts, detailed history, quirks, and distinct characteristics of the Siamese breed.
Siamese cats are, perhaps, best known for their sleek, distinctive appearance and striking blue eyes. But did you know that Siamese cats are one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats in the world? Or that their coat coloring is not only determined by genetics but also the temperature of their surroundings?
The Complete Guide to Siamese Cats will provide you with sound advice on how to raise a well-adjusted cat and not a sour puss. From the first page to the last page of this book, you will discover how to navigate all aspects of your Siamese cat’s life, from kittenhood to old age and everything in between.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2022
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January 7, 2025
I'm the first person to review this book on GR, lol.
We surprised the kids with a Siamese kitten for Christmas this year and I secretly read this book in preparation. I've always been more of a dog person and have never owned an indoor cat, but the kids have been dying for a pet for years and we are finally in a position to own one. A cat seemed like a good compromise—not as messy and high maintenance as a dog but more rewarding than, say, a pointless hamster. We decided on a Siamese because 1) they are supposedly hypoallergenic 2) they are low-shedders and 3) they do not fit the stereotype of the aloof, moody cat and are more dog-like in nature. We've had our new Siamese kitten, Ajax, for one week now and he has 100% lived up to his Siamese reputation. He's vocal, fearless, playful, cuddly, follows us everywhere (he's on my lap as I type this), and is just all-around wonderful. He's basically a dog who uses a litter box.
Anyways, this book. It's helpful but way over the top. I plan to be a good steward of this pet to the best of my ability but this book contains many recommendations that are not practical. (Ex. crawling around your entire house on your knees to see it as your cat will see it.) Also, it's a bit fear mongering, claiming that if your children are too excitable when meeting your new kitten for the first time, the kitten will be scarred for life and hate kids forever. How do you surprise four unsuspecting kids with a new kitten and have them not be excitable? Ajax recovered just fine.
I came across this YouTube video on how to prepare for a new kitten and I found it pretty helpful, maybe more so than this book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-D-0...
We surprised the kids with a Siamese kitten for Christmas this year and I secretly read this book in preparation. I've always been more of a dog person and have never owned an indoor cat, but the kids have been dying for a pet for years and we are finally in a position to own one. A cat seemed like a good compromise—not as messy and high maintenance as a dog but more rewarding than, say, a pointless hamster. We decided on a Siamese because 1) they are supposedly hypoallergenic 2) they are low-shedders and 3) they do not fit the stereotype of the aloof, moody cat and are more dog-like in nature. We've had our new Siamese kitten, Ajax, for one week now and he has 100% lived up to his Siamese reputation. He's vocal, fearless, playful, cuddly, follows us everywhere (he's on my lap as I type this), and is just all-around wonderful. He's basically a dog who uses a litter box.
Anyways, this book. It's helpful but way over the top. I plan to be a good steward of this pet to the best of my ability but this book contains many recommendations that are not practical. (Ex. crawling around your entire house on your knees to see it as your cat will see it.) Also, it's a bit fear mongering, claiming that if your children are too excitable when meeting your new kitten for the first time, the kitten will be scarred for life and hate kids forever. How do you surprise four unsuspecting kids with a new kitten and have them not be excitable? Ajax recovered just fine.
I came across this YouTube video on how to prepare for a new kitten and I found it pretty helpful, maybe more so than this book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-D-0...
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