Expert: Becky - 9/18/2006

Question
This is about one of our cats, a siamese named Simba. We got him as a kitten when he was old enough from the shelter. I still remember his first night here. Before bed, I put him in my recliner and wrapped a blanket around him for security and told him as he looked up at me to stay there. He DID all night long. The next AM first thing I did was pick him up and put him in the cat box to go potty. Which he did. He has always slept most of the night in my chair since. Every night when I get up to go to the bathroom, I walk past and look in my chair and he is always laying there looking up at me. I lean over and pat him for a few minutes and he still tries to grab my head and lick my hair. He also has a trait of constantly walking around me feet and meowing. If I ignore him or push him away, he spits. You can hear and see him. facial expression and all. but he is purring before and after.I know he is attached to me. I guess I am his person. We have 5 other cats, but he is the only one that acts this way. All of our cats are strictly indoor cats. I was just curious what you think his perception is of me?

Answer
Hi Mark,
Yes, Siamese are definetley different!  They are more like dogs as they are very vocal and very possessive of their "humans".  I think he is letting you know that he doesn't like it when you ignore him.  Siamese get very attached to their owners and will often grieve themselves to death if separated.  I have two of my own, so I know what you are talking about.  I love the breed, don't you?  I think they are so special.  Yes, your little boy loves you and when you ignore him he is letting you know that he is quite displeased!  Try to remember that they are from the royal house of Siam and expect to be treated that way!  hahaha  (or so they expect, anyway!)

God Bless,
Becky