4. Protecting the Health of 

 Your Siamese 



If your Siamese acts sick and listless, won't eat, throws up, or 

 exhibits any symptoms of illness, take his temperature with a 

 rectal thermometer. If his temperature is over 102, call your vet 

 right away. 



Don't ever try to diagnose or treat an ailment yourself. How- 

 ever, a knowledge of the various cat ailments and their symptoms 

 will help keep you delicately attuned to your Siamese's daily 

 condition. 



BRONCHITIS (COLDS) 



Cats sometimes have a malady that resembles the colds to 

 which we humans often fall victim. Since cats cannot catch colds 

 as humans do, the term "bronchitis" is used. If your Siamese 

 shows the typical "cold" symptoms, keep him indoors, in a warm 

 spot. Feed him warm milk and see that he gets plenty of rest. If 

 the illness persists or gets worse, it's time to call the vet. 



HAIR BALLS 



A cat is always cleaning himself and licking his wounds. This 

 may keep him spotless and help wounds to heal, but another 

 complication may result. Hair gets on the cat's tongue and sticks 

 in his throat. The cat will try to cough it up, but often swallows 

 it and a ball of hair accumulates in the intestines where it may 



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