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What health problems are they prone to?

April 26, 2017Health problems prone

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What health problems are they prone to?

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Crossed-eyes occasionally occur, although this is not typically considered detrimental to their health or longevity. Modern breeds, in general, are more prone to health problems than the more robust traditional types.

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Crossed-eyes occasionally occur, although this is not typically considered detrimental to their health or longevity. Modern breeds, in general, are more prone to health problems than the more robust traditional types.

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Crossed eyes still crop up occasionally within the breed. Though undesirable, this is not a problem for the cat, and does not affect its behavior or longevity.Kinked tails also show up occasionally, but this is merely a cosmetic fault.Other than that, there are no known defects that are specific to the Traditional Siamese. As in most purebred animals, there are some genetic problems that creep in from time to time, but responsible breeders work very hard at keeping their lines as healthy as possible. Things to watch for in any cat, purebred or not, include umbilical hernias, heart murmurs, and kidney disease.