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Siamese care: play, companionship and a familiar routine

Daily care for your Siamese: play, companionship, suitable food and a familiar routine for the cat sitter.

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Siamese with blue eyes and a dark face, ears, paws and tail

Breed at a glance

Our editors rate each trait from 1 (low) to 5 (high). These are general breed characteristics, not reviews, and every pet is different.

Build
Slender
Coat
Short, with darker points

Exercise needs

The Siamese is described as active. Offer daily opportunities to play and adapt play and rest to your cat.

Grooming

The short, fine coat generally needs relatively little grooming. Use the familiar gentle approach to remove loose hair.

Playfulness

Play and attention are often an important part of the day. Show the sitter how your cat asks for attention and likes to play.

Feeding & daily routine

Choose complete cat food for the right life stage. Start with the packaging guide and adapt quantities to your cat's condition and needs; activity alone is not a reason to feed extra. Give the sitter clear feeding arrangements, include treats and provide fresh drinking water.

This breed on Petbnb

Petbnb bookings and sitters in the Netherlands.

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48
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16

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Find a sitter who knows the breed

See which cities have the most sitters who list this breed on their profile. Arrange a meet and greet to talk about their experience and your pet’s needs.

  1. Siamese sitters in Amsterdam3 sitters with breed experience
  2. Siamese sitters in Weert2 sitters with breed experience
  3. Siamese sitters in 's-Gravenhage1 sitters with breed experience
  4. Siamese sitters in Almere1 sitters with breed experience
  5. Siamese sitters in Arnhem1 sitters with breed experience
  6. Siamese sitters in Den Helder1 sitters with breed experience
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Siamese cats are often vocal and enjoy attention. The short coat generally takes less work than a long cat coat, but daily care does not end there. Play, attention and a predictable routine deserve just as much space in the day.

Did you know?

According to the CFA, the Siamese appears in a historical Thai collection of cat poems. The breed therefore has a much longer history than its appearances at Western cat shows. For your sitter, your cat's own “story” is particularly useful: when do they seek contact and which sounds are normal for your cat at home? Source: Cat Fanciers’ Association: Siamese.

Plan time to do things together

For many Siamese cats, a visit involves more than putting food down. Show which toys your cat enjoys and how they seek contact. Alternate play with opportunities to retreat; attention does not have to mean constant touching.

Explain what is normal for your cat's meowing and activity. This gives a sitter a clear starting point if behaviour changes. You can also find ideas for play, resting places and the home environment in our tips for a happy indoor cat.

Keep the feeding plan familiar

Choose complete cat food suited to life stage and use the packaging guide as a starting point. Adapt quantities to your cat's condition and needs, with your vet if necessary. An active breed description is not, by itself, a reason to feed extra.

Write down which food you give, how much and at what times for the sitter. Agree which treats are included and provide fresh drinking water. If your cat is used to a food puzzle, demonstrate it and explain which part of the usual food goes in it. Do not change food without discussion during your absence.

Care for a short coat too

The Siamese has a short, fine coat. Use familiar, gentle grooming to remove loose hair and adapt the duration to what your cat enjoys. Show the sitter your approach; a calm cat sitting on a lap is not a requirement.

Keep each other informed about changes in skin, coat, appetite or behaviour. A sitter does not need to diagnose them. Agree beforehand who is available and when contact with the vet is needed.

Include companionship in the sitting arrangement

During your Petbnb meet and greet, demonstrate how an ordinary visit might go: come in calmly, check food and litter trays, then offer a familiar game. Note, for example, whether your cat normally meows by the food cupboard or during play. Ask for changes to be reported without immediately inventing an explanation; “quieter today and ate less” is more useful than “they must miss you”.

For example, ask:

  • Is there time during the visit for the contact and play my cat is used to?
  • Which changes in vocal behaviour, appetite and activity would you report?
  • What would you do if they asked for attention but did not want to be touched?

Read more about cat sitting at home during your holiday.

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