How to Train Your Siamese Cat
Siamese cats are said to be descended from the cats of the sacred temples in Siam, which is the old name of Thailand. Known for their unique appearance, Siamese cats are friendlier and more vocal than other breeds. The training of a Siamese should focus on making your pet use the litter box and preventing destructive behaviors such as chewing or spraying around the house.
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Instructions
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Feed your cat at the same times every day, to regulate the digestive system and ensure that the pet eliminates at roughly the same times. Observe the digestion time in your pet. Notice signs that your cat is about to eliminate; it may scratch the floor or seek an isolated place such as behind the couch or under a table.
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Place your cat in the litter box when it is likely to eliminate or shows signs. If you have time, place the cat in the litter box every hour. Allow the cat to sniff and get accustomed to the box. Your cat may not eliminate on every occasion, but it learns the location and the purpose of the box.
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Scratch the litter with the cat's paw after it eliminates. Cats instinctively scratch the litter after eliminating to bury the urine or feces, but if this doesn't happen, you need to teach your pet. Be patient and gentle, and turn this activity into a game so that your cat enjoys it.
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Reward your Siamese if it eliminates in the box and buries the urine or feces.
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Play 20 to 30 minutes per day with your cat, so that it expends some energy and is less likely to develop destructive behaviors.
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Provide scratching posts and safe toys for your cat so it won't get bored while you are away.
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Tips & Warnings
Accidents will happen during the first weeks of litter training. If possible, move some urine or feces from the place of the accident to the litter box, because cats tend to return to eliminate where they smell their own urine or feces.
Remove the smell of cat urine from your carpets with lemon juice or vinegar.
Clean the litter box when it's full or the cat may skip the box.
Never place the litter box near the cat's food bowl or bed. Cats avoid eliminating near places where they eat or sleep.
Don't change the location of the litter box, because the cat may not find it or avoid it. If you want to train your cat to eliminate outdoors, gradually move the litter box toward an exit door and, after a few weeks, place it outside.
Don't change litter brands, because this may cause stress in your pet and it may start spraying.
If your cat starts spraying around the house after being trained, visit your veterinarian. The cat may have a urinary tract infection that makes urination painful so the cat avoids the litter box.
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