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Contents 



1. THE SACRED CATS OF SIAM . 5 

 Kinds of Siamese . . . Characteristics of the Siamese . . . 

 Siamese Standards 



2. SELECTING YOUR SIAMESE KITTEN. . . 19 



Your Kitten's Age and Appearance . . . Cost . . . Pedigree 

 . . . Why Not Buy Two Kittens ? 



3. CARING FOR YOUR SIAMESE . . . .27 



Bringing Your Kitten Home . . . .Grit Box . . . Other Pets 

 in the Household . . . Diet . . . Outdoor Training . . . 

 Grooming Your Siamese 



4. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF YOUR SIAMESE 47 



Bronchitis (Colds) . . . Hair Balls . . . Skin Troubles . . . 

 Constipation . . . Diarrhea . . . Distemper (Enteritis) . . . 

 Fleas . . . Neutering and Spaying 



5. BREEDING YOUR SIAMESE AND RAISING 

 KITTENS 55 



When to Breed . . . Choosing a Mate . . . The Expectant 

 Mother . . . Caring for the Mother and Kittens 



6. CAT CLUBS AND SHOWS 62 



