Things You'll Need:
- Secluded area in the home
- Litter box
- Natural clay litter
- Food and water dishes
- Cat toys
- Cooked meats
- Boiled rice
- Grooming brush for cats
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Step 1
Introduce the kittens to the household gradually. They are likely to feel a bit overwhelmed and out of sorts due to the new environment. Place them in a quiet room with a soft bed, a small quantity of food and water and a handful of toys. Show them the litter tray and leave them alone for an hour or so. Siamese are known for their vocal abilities and their keen socialization skills. If they begin to yowl, return to the room and comfort them. Within a few hours they will be ready to explore the rest of the house.
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Step 2
Bring other members of the household in one at a time and closely supervise the introductions. Children should be shown the proper way to handle the kittens. Other pets should be allowed to inspect their new companions, but not for long and with great care. Many times an older pet has no immediate love for a new household member.
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Step 3
Feed your Siamese kittens soft proteins, such as about 3 ounces of cooked and mashed chicken, turkey or fish, mixed with about 1 ounce of boiled rice three times a day, until they reach the age of 9 months, at which point they should be gradually introduced to dry cat food. The Siamese breed is not known for its delicate constitution. Adults can exist quite happily on dry kibble, eating as much as they like without experiencing excessive weight gain.
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Step 4
Brush your kittens daily. They don't really need it, as Siamese do not, in general, shed much. But they enjoy the process and it helps keep fur off the furniture. It will also give you the chance to inspect them for any signs of pests, such as fleas, ticks or ear mites. Early detection can be crucial to stopping an infestation before it gets out of control.
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Step 5
Play with your kittens every day. Set aside at least 30 minutes to socialize with your Siamese. Frequent contact with you can help encourage appropriate behavior and will establish a solid foundation as your kittens grow into adults. Steer clear of play that encourages any biting or scratching.
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Step 6
Establish good health habits early by taking your kittens to the vet for a check-up. They will need worming if they haven't had it, and if they have, they will need it again at 6 months. They also require vaccinations at 8 weeks and then again at 12 weeks. You may also want to speak to your vet about microchipping the cats, as Siamese are valuable and therefore a likely target for theft. Siamese mature early; therefore, if you're not planning on breeding your kittens, they should be spayed or neutered at 4 to 6 months of age. A male that has been "fixed" early rarely develops bad spraying or marking habits.
