Despite their royal origins, Siamese cats don’t require any royal treatment for their skin, coat, or eyes when it comes to routine care.
Skin Care
Siamese cats don’t require special bathing or skin care. If you notice your cat is overgrooming, itching, or otherwise has skin irritation, schedule a checkup with your veterinarian.
Coat Care
Siamese cats have a short, color-pointed coat that is easy to maintain. They don’t shed excessively, but it’s a good idea to brush your cat weekly—although your attention-seeking Siamese might ask for more frequent grooming sessions. The fluffy Siamese relatives that require a little more upkeep are called Balinese.
Eye Care
Siamese cats don’t require special eye care. However, if you recognize any signs of vision loss, such as bumping into objects, talk to your veterinarian. Redness, abnormal discharge, or irritation could be a sign of a feline eye infection, which your veterinarian can treat with antibiotics.
Ear Care
Siamese cats don’t require special ear care. However, at the first sign of abnormal ear discharge, dark specks that look like coffee grounds (mites), or a foul smell from the ears, schedule a checkup with your veterinarian.
Summary
- Skin Care: No special bathing needs; see a vet if you notice itching, irritation, or overgrooming.
- Coat Care: Their short coat is low-maintenance—weekly brushing is enough, though many Siamese enjoy more frequent grooming.
- Eye Care: They don’t need special eye care, but redness, discharge, or signs of vision loss should be checked by a vet.
- Ear Care: Routine ear care isn’t required, but any odor, discharge, or dark debris (possible mites) warrants a vet visit.
