{"id":40117,"date":"2025-09-22T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/the-siamese-cat-or-wichien-maat-the-moon-diamond\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:42:10","slug":"the-siamese-cat-or-wichien-maat-the-moon-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/the-siamese-cat-or-wichien-maat-the-moon-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"The Siamese cat or Wichien Maat: the moon diamond"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243; is_sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; sticky_min_width=&#8221;767&#8243; sticky_top=&#8221;110&#8243; sticky_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688036928304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px 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wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-gatto-Siamese-e-riconoscibile-per-il-suo-aspetto-distintivo\"><strong>3.<\/strong>The Siamese cat is recognizable by its distinctive appearance<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-temperamento-del-Siamese\"><strong>4.<\/strong>The temperament of the Siamese<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Le-patologie-ricorrenti\"><strong>5.<\/strong>The recurrent pathologies<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>The Siamese cat: the almond-eyed feline with a knot in his tail<\/h3>\n<p>The Siamese cat, due to its extraordinary beauty and lively character, is one of the most popular felines in the world.<\/p>\n<p>It is native to Thailand, historically known as Siam, and the story goes that one day the king received as a gift two of these beautiful cats that dazzled him with their beauty.<\/p>\n<p>The original Siamese in the Thai language is called &#8220;<strong><em>Wichien Maat<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; which translated, means &#8220;Moon Diamond,&#8221; and this evocative name is a tribute to the beauty of this feline.<\/p>\n<p>For more than 700 years, the Wichien Maat has been held in Thai royal courts, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Considered sacred and untouchable, to harm or kidnap it risked the penalty of death<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"La-leggenda-del-nodo-alla-coda-del-Siamese\">The legend of the Siamese tail knot<\/h4>\n<p>The tail of the Siamese has a unique feature namely the so-called &#8220;<em><strong>knot<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>The knot is a particular shape of the tail, usually thicker and slightly &#8220;bent&#8221; or &#8220;knobby&#8221; than that of other feline breeds.<\/p>\n<p>According to one legend, thieves broke into the royal chambers one night and stole the King&#8217;s precious cup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A pair of Siamese cats,<\/strong> to help the king, went in search of the stolen cup and found it in a forest.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>the cup was too heavy for them<\/strong> so, while the cat went to get someone to help them, the cat stayed there on guard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cat, who was pregnant,<\/strong> felt that very night that it was time to give birth, so in order not to lose sight of the cup she tied it to her tail during delivery.<\/p>\n<p>When the cat returned, she found the cat nursing the kittens,<strong> untied the cup<\/strong> but noticed that <strong>a knot was left on her companion&#8217;s tail<\/strong> and that all the kittens had the same knot.<\/p>\n<p>From that day on, the tail knot <strong>became a characteristic of the Siamese cat.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-riconoscimento-della-razza\">The recognition of race<\/h4>\n<p>Siamese were introduced to the United States and Europe in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>In 1871, one of these specimens was exhibited at the<em><strong>Exhibition of Cats <\/strong><\/em>in London, marking the beginning of their popularity on the European continent and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Official recognition of the breed came during the 20th century, with feline associations beginning to establish specific standards for breeding.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-gatto-Siamese-e-riconoscibile-per-il-suo-aspetto-distintivo\">The Siamese cat is recognizable by its distinctive appearance<\/h4>\n<p>It has a slender, muscular body, large, triangular ears, and deep blue eyes that convey intense expressiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The head has a wedge shape, and the long, sharp muzzle gives it a regal appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The coat is short, glossy and silky, available in various point colors, including seal point (dark brown), chocolate point (light brown), blue point (blue-gray) and lilac point (pinkish-gray).<\/p>\n<p>It can change hue according to body temperature; in young cats and kittens, the lighter color develops further as they grow.<\/p>\n<p>Body parts such as the legs and nose always show darker shades than the rest of the body, which tends to be lighter in color.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-temperamento-del-Siamese\">The temperament of the Siamese<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most interesting characteristics of the Siamese is their temperament.<\/p>\n<p>These felines are known to be extremely vocal and communicative, endowed with a unique and penetrating meow, unlike many other feline breeds.<\/p>\n<p>They tend to establish strong bonds with their humans and may exhibit anxious behavior if left alone for long periods.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Le-patologie-ricorrenti\">The recurrent pathologies<\/h4>\n<p>Like all breeds, Siamese cats are predisposed to certain genetic disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most common diseases is progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a condition that leads to gradual vision loss.<\/p>\n<p>Respiratory diseases, such as chronic bronchopneumopathy, can also affect Siamese, especially following upper respiratory tract infections.<\/p>\n<p>Other health issues include dental abnormalities and heart disease, such as <em>hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to monitor your cat&#8217;s health by making regular veterinary visits and taking preventive measures, such as proper nutrition and exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To have your Siamese cat checked, for periodic check-ups , vaccines and consultations, contact the veterinary doctors on our staff who are always available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We would also like to remind you that <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/\">Clinica La Veterinaria<\/a> is always open h24 every day including holidays and with First Aid service from 8 pm to 8 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