Am I always destined to have my heart broken by a Siamese?

[janelle]

I always had both cats on Science Diet from advice of the vet then Simon went on the AD food from the vet's. It helped for awhile but he became sensitive to all food. He went from throwing up once in awhile to almost evryday.

I made sure both cats had tons of water at all times and both liked to drink it. I didn't want them to develop the kidney problems and I know they do if they do not have enough water in their food or otherwise.

My one cat lived a long time but he was always bothered by a sensitive stomach. It would be nice to know if any cat I get in the future is free of this problem.

[catmandu]

I have a sad feeling that there a few bad breeders , who put profit first.
I dont think my friend is like that as the Cats I bought were given to me at cost as she knew that they would have a hime where they were cared for.
I bought Miquelito and Pouncierge for the price of spaying and neutering about 400 dollars to get them out of that crowded house and because they are Great Cats
Sadly where I live is not a good place for a cattery , as this city is not doing well and premium Cats are not in demand at all.
I have not been in touch and wonder how those other Cats are doing
There were at least 40 , maybe more.

[Catty1]

janelle - none of the vet food is grain free. When I looked at putting my boys on a grain-free diet, I called my vet's office to double check. The vet that called me back was thrilled that my boys liked the no-grain food. I asked if there was any chance a vet-supplied food would be grain-free. Her reply? "I wish!"

Having said that, I used the vet food for a long time, as the one food got rid of Oscar's urinary crystals in less than a week. However, there are excellent non-vet foods out there. Some folks here have had great luck with Purina, and there are the others that are grain free.

Good luck with your kitties in the future...and bless you for looking after the sick ones. That is love!

[Barbara]

I always believed the story about the mixes who are healthier. So I have Filou, Abyssinian, who is sick with renal failure since he is 9. He is 14 now and while he is really old and frail now he still lives. And there was Tigris, Aby-Siberian mix of whom we thought he was the healthiest cat we've ever seen- and he passed away last September from cancer within 3 weeks
So- if your heart is with a Meezer- go for it.

[Vermontcat]

If you love Siamese cats so much, I see no reason for you not to get another one to love.
Have you gotten your other cats from breeders or from rescues?
I think I must be lucky with getting my Siamese cats, they have both been healthy so far with only the problem of getting rid of fleas and worms when I first got them.
My cat Milly does have a high food drive and will tend to overeat until she throws up but we monitor her food intake and don't free feed her so she doesn't throw up very often now.
I know Siamese cats are special, one option you may want to try is to find a mix like a Snowshoe that has many of the Siamese traits with less inbreeding.
Have you looked at the cats at Siamese Rescue?
I'm sure you will be able to find a new kitty to love there.
http://www.siameserescue.org/

[catmandu]

The Days of Auld Lang Syne, I pray for My Siamese Angel Every Day

[janelle]

Looking at these pics make tears come to my eyes. They look so much like my apple head Simon that died.

I dreamed once I had him still and I picked him up to hold him. He was so wonderful to hold. Soft and just the right arm full. He would also rub his face on mine and hug my neck. My other cat is lovable but so tiny I can't hold her that way and she would never just jump up on me to rub her face on me.

I guess we all remember our special kitties and none other will take their place anyway. Simon will always be Simon and none other will replace him. They all have their personalities.