Our shelter rescued 6 siamese cats over the weekend. They had been abandoned in an appartment for 8 months and needed to be saved. We have certainly had siamese cats before, but usually not pure bred. I just have a few questions and thought this would be the best forum to ask the questions.
These 6 started out as a brother & sister pair who had kittens. We obviously know nothing about the history of the original two. I noticed yesterday that the 3 female off spring have some of the worst nystagmis (sp?) I have ever seen. I have certainly seen it in mixed breeds before, but it is usually not this obvious. I'm shocked at the severity of the jerking movements. Does this pose any serious concerns for these cats well being and happiness.
Second, are there any other additional diseases that are common to the siamese breed that we should watch for? Again we have no idea where the two original cats came from. They may have come from a good breeder, but we have no way of know.
Thanks
These 6 started out as a brother & sister pair who had kittens. We obviously know nothing about the history of the original two. I noticed yesterday that the 3 female off spring have some of the worst nystagmis (sp?) I have ever seen. I have certainly seen it in mixed breeds before, but it is usually not this obvious. I'm shocked at the severity of the jerking movements. Does this pose any serious concerns for these cats well being and happiness.
Second, are there any other additional diseases that are common to the siamese breed that we should watch for? Again we have no idea where the two original cats came from. They may have come from a good breeder, but we have no way of know.
Thanks