FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. Where are you located?
A1. I am located near Rockford, Illinois. Off the I90.  
Q2. What does it mean to have a Health and Genetic Guarantee?
A2. I guarantee that the kitten is healthy upon pick-up. If there are any health issues
during the time that the kitten is required to be seen by a veterinarian, the cost of  the
medication expenses will be reimbursed.  The Genetic Guarantee is valid  up to one year
from the time that the Kitten was purchased. If a Genetic defect is found in the kitten,
I required a full veterinarian documentation and upon confirmation of such documentation,
the kitten will be replaced by a kitten of equal value.
Q3. What happens if I fail to have my kitten examined within the four day period after it
is picked up?
A3. The Health and Genetic Guarantee becomes activated if the Kitten is fully examined
by a veterinarian within the Four day period from the time of purchase. Failure to have
the kitten examined will Null and Void your Health and Genetic Guarantee.
Q4. If my Health and Genetic Guarantee becomes made Null and Void, am I still required
to have my kitten altered?
A4. No. Unless stated otherwise all kittens will be sold as pets, they will be spayed or
neutered and ready at the time of pick up. Kittens will be spayed/neutered by the time
they reach 10 weeks of age, and when they reach at least 2 LB of weight by my cattery
veterinarian.
Q5. What should I feed my kitten?
A5. Our Kittens are fed the Raw Meat Diet as early as five weeks.  The recipe can be
found on the Health page. Additionally, every Siamese Royalty Kitten goes home with a
Kitten Pack. It will include a kitten contract, picture(s), gift vouchers, food for your
Kitten and information conveying appropriate methods for feeding and taking care of your
kitten.
Q6. How often should I expect pictures of my kitten(s)?
A6. Kitten pictures are posted periodically. There are many buyers wanting pictures of
their kittens, consequently, I am unable to take pictures on a weekly basis.
Q7. Will I get a discount if I buy two kittens instead of one?
A7. If there is a discount, it will only be very minimal.   Added expenses are needed to
keep two kittens healthy.
Q8. I’m interested in a buying a short haired kitten, of a specific sex and color, from a
Long and Short haired breeding pair. What are my options if the only kitten(s) available
from that litter, that matches the sex and color I had requested, is Long Haired?
A8. You will be given two options. You can  forward your deposit to the next litter and
wait until the right kitten comes along  or take the Long Haired kitten that matches your
specific taste in sex and color. If you choose the latter option it will be necessary to pay  
extra  (see Q7) since it is a Long Haired kitten.
Q9. I already have cats in my  home. Do I need to isolate my kitten (s) away from my
other cats?
A9. Yes, the first two weeks that your kitten initially arrives home. It is better to
gradually introduce a kitten to his/her new home, especially if you already have another
cat or dog,  by  placing your new kitten in a quite room where he feels less threatened.
It is also important to screen your kitten away from other animals to avoid the threat of
catching any illness.
Q10. How will my Siamese cat/kitten interact with other Non-Siamese cats?
A10. While a Siamese cat of either sex will share their home with other Non-Siamese
cats, they are not known for getting along with other cats. Due to their intelligence and
possessive nature, they often rule the roost making other cats feel insecure.  Although
each Siamese has its own unique personality, many choose to avoid mixing Siamese and
Non-Siamese cats together as they tend to get along best with their own kind.
Q11. Will my kitten be vaccinated and treated for worms and parasites? What is the
protocol for the Rabies vaccine?
A11. Yes. All of Siamese Royalty kittens are vaccinated with the HESKA vaccine. This is
a Non-Adjuvant intranasal vaccine, eliminating the risk of inflammation at the injection
site, which can cause VAS (Vaccine Associated Sarcoma) an aggressive Cancer Tumor that
can kill cats.  Additionally all kittens are treated for Giardia and four types of worms
that can effect your kitten.   Yahoo Vaccine Associated Sarcoma Support Group The side
effects of the Rabies vaccine is precarious at best, but it is even more precarious to
administrate a kitten with a three year, three times the normal antigen, adjuvant vaccine.
If a Rabies vaccine is required, the Purevax Merial one year Rabies non-adjuvant vaccine
is the safer alternative.  Going against my recommendation will however null and void your
Health and Genetic Guarantee portion of the Purchase Agreement.
Q12. Should I expect to see any reactions from an intranasal vaccine? When does my
kitten need its next vaccine?
A12. Yes, you will see some minor reactions from the intranasal vaccine. The intranasal
vaccine irritates nasal passage therefore causing the kitten to sneeze for 10 days after
the vaccine is administered.   No further vaccines are required for the first year of the
kittens life.
Q13. Should I make my veterinarian appointment before I pick up my kitten?
A13. Yes, make a veterinary appointment a day or two in advance, before you pick up
your kitten. Be sure to arrange the appointment so that it is within the four-day time
frame given, however, after the purchase of your kitten.
Q14. What kind of  litter do you recommend?  Is Clumping Cat Litter dangerous for my
kitten/cat? Read Article: Clumping Clay Kitty Litters, A Deadly Convenience?
A14. I use Feline Pine or Wood Pallets. I find that both are hypoallergenic free and safe
around cats/kittens. Kittens have a tendency to “eat” the contents found in the litter.
This is a very unhygienic practice that can lead to many serious Feline diseases.  Wood
Pallets are far more economical and can be purchased from Farm and Fleet, Menards, or
other Hardware stores. Clumping Cat Litter is made from Sodium Bentonite which is
designed to naturally swell 15 times its original volume. When a kitten “eats” the litter, it
becomes expandable cement blocking the pumping and causing dehydration, preventing
absorption of nutrients and fluids. Sodium Bentonite send dust particles into the air
creating possible respiratory problems transferring  Silica Quartz, a Cancer casing agent
into your system as well as your kitten/cat.
Q15. Do you offer a stud service?
A15. No, not under any circumstances. Siamese Royalty is a closed cattery.  There are  
risks associated with stud servicing, including diseases, liabilities and other undesirable
consequences which can negatively impact  the cattery and the Queen involved.
Q16. I just want a Pet and not a Show Cat. Is there is a difference in price?
A16. Although there are a few cat registries like TICA and CFF that are now showing the
Traditional Siamese at Cat Shows, the price that you will be paying is for a pet quality
kitten.
Q17. At what age can my kitten go home?
A17. Kittens leave the cattery for their new home at 12 weeks of age. There are
potential problems that arise when a kitten  leaves home too early. Please read, “How
Young is Too Young”
Q18. How do I go about being placed on the waiting list and is it free?
A18. Yes, of course. You can contact me with your request via email or phone. Your name
will be placed on a waiting list  and you will be contacted as soon as a suitable kitten is
available.
Q19. Why do you make your deposit non-refundable and will it come off the original
amount of purchase?
A19. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is your commitment towards purchasing a (one)
kitten. This helps to discourage non committed customers. Once the deposit is paid, the
remaining balance owed will be the difference between the original price and the deposit.
Q20. What are some for the dangers that I need to protect my kittens from?
A20. Kittens are very similar to toddlers, they love to explore and typically taste and
chew anything that can fit in their mouth, especially during their early months of
teething. With that said, be cautions  with electrical leads that can cause an electric
shock. Other misdemeanors are rubber bands, tape and strings of wool, that can be
swallowed and  not easily passed through the bowel tract.  Be prepared to keep your
bathroom door closed, until your kitten matures sufficiently. Also, since the toilet paper
may undergo a series of abuses, often resulting in the roll shredded into many pieces, or
in case your kitten falls into the toilet bowel, it may be wise to remember to keep the
bathroom areas out of bounds so far as cats are concerned.  Also, keep cardboard,  
toxic cleaners, aerosol cans and other poison in an area that your kitten can not access.  
Q22. I would like to buy litter mates. Which pairs are better suited?
A22. The general rule of thumb is to never pair two females cats together. Their mood
swings make them generally more incompatible when mixed together. A male and a female
or two males make more suitable pairs.
Q23. Is it true that the Siamese is a hypoallergenic cat and are better for people who
suffer from allergies, including Asthma Suffers?
Q23. Yes, generally speaking. It is said that allergy suffers report less allergic reaction
to both the Siamese, Balinese & Color Pt Siamese Breed than other Shorthaired and
Longhaired cats. Despite popular beliefs, it is the protein excreted in feline salvia and skin
glands that bring about an allergic reaction, not the cat dander itself. The Siamese cat
excrete feline salvia at a lower molecular weight, reducing the likelihood of an allergic
reaction. Additionally, the Siamese, Balinese & Color Pt Siamese cat have a different
genetic hair structure, which produce less of the allergen that humans are allergic to.
A21. No. Actually the Long Hair Siamese (Balinese) shred less than the Short Haired.
This is what makes the Long Haired Siamese so unique when compared to other long
Haired Cats, including  Ragdolls, Himalayans, and Persians which continuously shred. Unlike
these breeds, the Long Haired Siamese hair is considerable shorter. Body fur is typically
around 1 inch long.  The tail is usually very bushy, however.
Q21. Will a Long Haired Siamese cat shred more hair than a Shorted Haired Siamese?
Q24. I’m thinking of buying two kittens, I am worried that my Kitten/Cats will show less
affection and loyalty towards me or my family members.
A24. The Siamese breed is famously known for their ability to show consistent undying
affection toward their human owners.  No other breed surpasses the Siamese in its ability
to communicate love for human beings.  Paradoxically, the more intelligent  they seem to
be, the more they depend on their owners for company.  With that said, while they may
be content with “cat company” during the day, while you may be away, they  prefer the
interaction of humans. Humans make the Siamese cat feel secure and consequently their  
loyalty is reserved for their owners.  In this sense, the Siamese cat acts more like a dog
than a cat.
Q25. Why is declawing so detrimental  to cats?
A25. Declawing is a painful and serious surgery that should not be taken lightly. A cat
without claws is one without self-defense, leaving it defenseless against their predators,  
psychologically speaking.  Physically mutilating the joints of your cat’s “toes”, can change a
cat mentally. Their personality and disposition may completely alter, possibly making the
cat more aggressive or more withdrawn. The potential side effects resulting can creating
the opposite affect that declawing was intended for. The claws help the cat to establish
proper balance during walking, running, springing, climbing and stretching. Claws help
exercise the foot muscles. Additionally, cats use their claws to scratch their bodies with.
Like all surgeries, there are associated complications that include pain, permanent damage
to the radial nerve, hemorrhaging, unhealed bone chips, painful re-growth of
deformations, chronic back and joint pain as leg and back muscles weaken.
Q26. I’ve decided to buy a kitten, but I am still interested in declawing my cat/kitten.
A26. If you are still adamant about declawing your cat/kitten after reading Dr. Christianne
Schelling article on  Declawing and Jackie Bell  If you love your Cat don’t Declaw  you will
be denied the opportunity of  purchasing a kitten. If, upon purchasing a kitten,  your  
intention is not to declaw your cat/kitten but you then at a latter point change your mind,
your contract will become null and void. Please read Q4 outlining terms and conditions
regarding a null and void contract. There is an alternative to declawing. Solve your cat’s
scratching problems with Soft Paws.
Q27. Is it true that kittens socialized from an early age grow into well adjusted Cats?
A27. Socialization is a an imperative process that we apply for proper kitten rearing.  The
first early stages of a kitten’s life are most important in terms of preparing a kitten for
human bonding. Socialization is necessary if we are to see a kitten learn to trust and love
humans.  Consequently, the integration of these skills are carried into adulthood, which
have a lasting effect on the personality of the cat  To neglect socialization at an early
stage of a kitten’s life can have irreversible repercussions, which range from nervousness,
feral behavior and a general fear of humans. Properly handled, a kitten will form positive
associations with you, and be a friend to you for life. Like clay in your hands, molding  
their personalities can be for better or worse.  In addition to handling the kittens myself,  
the sphere of handlers include my four children who interact with the kittens on daily basis
and are trained in the art of kitten socialization. This helps kittens to learn to trust all
humans since they seems to generalize the experience, trusting and warming to their new
owners almost immediately.  Socialization of cats facilitates the development of  proper
brain simulation which is said to help develop a cats intelligence.
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Q28.  My kitten is scheduled to be shipped out, am I required to organize any part of the
shipping arrangements?
A28.  No, to help eliminate error, I have decided that all shipping arrangements are solely
to be made by the shipper (myself) and not the Buyer. I have simply encountered too many
problems with regards to harmonizing joint coordination attempts.
Q29. Will my kitten be altered and included in the price given, and what are the benefits of
early alteration (spay, neutered) of a kitten?
A29. Yes, kitten(s) will be altered before leaving for their new home.  Early alteration
eliminates the possible onset of sexual hormones released. Delaying alteration encourages
early seasonal cycles in females cats and spraying in male cats. Most Veterinarians however
point out that alteration should be performed before 5 months to avoid running the risk of
earlier sexual maturity. While the argument for altering a kitten prior to the onset of
puberty is said to be a greater advantage as mentioned above, at say 5 months, and is
generally accepted by veterinarians, it could also be argued that it makes no difference to
have a kitten altered at 5 months or as early at 10 weeks of age, since the benefits from
early alteration apply in both cases. The alteration surgery performed on a kitten at 10
weeks actually facilitates a more rapid recovery since there is less anesthesia required and
generally less trauma experienced compared to a 5 month-old kitten or of an older cat.
Since there are fewer layers of fat to cut through there is less pain felt at the incision
site. Also, since young cats of 5 months and over require larger quantities of anesthetic
they run a higher risk of anesthesia overdose.  Additionally, kittens shed the anesthesia
much quicker than adult cats do. While, after surgery, adults cats are seen groggy, need
pain medication and are disoriented for the next few days, however within an hour after
surgery kittens are seen moving around, playing, and eating with seemingly no recollection of
the surgery  

Although a deposit will reserve a kitten, kittens are our property until paid in full. This gives
the buyer a greater advantage in the event the alteration, which is not covered by the
Health and Genetic Guarantee, performed by their veterinary goes horribly wrong. If
surgery was to go wrong while the kitten is still in our care,  buyers  have the advantage of
being given a replacement kitten without having to first experience the pain of losing a kitten
they have bonded and emotionally invested in.

Once spaying or neutering has been completed by our veterinarian who has more than 30
years experience, Siamese Royalty will provide C.F.A or C.F.F registration papers to the
buyer upon pick up.
Q30.  Are fears of negative side effects of early neutering warranted?
A30. Read the full article: Other articles of interest:
A Winn Feline Foundation Report On: EARLY SPAY/NEUTER IN THE CAT
Early Spay and Neuter of Cats Unexpected Benefits
Early-Age Spaying and Neutering for Cats has been practised for over 25 years

In a study, kittens were divided into three groups:
Group 1 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 weeks of age.
Group 2 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 months.
Group 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the
completion of the first phase of the study at 12 months.

The observations results of the comparisons weight showed some differences between the
three groups. Males weighed consistently more than females, but this was uniform in all
groups. The studies of body composition and body fat indicated that Group 1 (neutered at 7
weeks) and Group 2 (neutered at 7 months) were identical and were generally fatter than
Group 3 (neutered at 12 months, after they were sexually mature). Investigators point out
that by 12 months, the male cats in Group 3 were already exhibiting the normal adult male
characteristics of decreased weight and the development of jowls, which accounts for some
of the differences.
There was generally no difference in food consumption between the three groups other than
the differences between males and females, which were consistent in all groups. There was
no difference observed in the growth rates in all three groups, although the males grew
faster in all groups. Increased long bone length was observed in both males and females in
Groups 1 and 2. This appeared to be due to the fact that physical closing (closure of the
bone growth plate) was delayed in Groups 1 & 2. This explains why cats neutered and spayed
as kittens are frequently larger (longer and taller) than unaltered cats or cats altered later in
life. This seems to be particularly true for males.
In terms of behavior, after 7 months, the cats in Group 3 were noticeably less affectionate
and more aggressive prior to altering than the cats in Groups 1 and 2. Contrary to popular
opinion, neutered animals were as active as their unaltered age mates.
Observations of urinary tract development showed no differences between the three groups
other than the differences related to sex and these were consistent across all groups. The
investigators measured the diameter of the urethra in the male kittens only and found no
differences between the groups.
Concerns have been raised that early neutering would result in smaller diameters in the
urinary tract, resulting in an increased incidence of cystitis and related problems. This does
not appear to be the case. The main differences observed between the groups occurred in
the comparison of secondary sex characteristics. Males were examined for differences in the
development of the penis and prepuce (skin covering the penis), as well as for the
development of penile spines. The penile spines were absent in Group 1, smaller than normal in
Group 2, and normally developed in Group 3. In the examination of the female kittens,
investigators found that the vulvas were more infantile in Groups 1 and 2 and normal in Group
3. None of these differences had any impact on the ability to catheterize the kittens.
Concerns that development of the urinary tract might be arrested or impaired by early
spaying and neutering proved unsupported.
The results of this study so far indicate that the differences between cats neutered at 7
weeks and 7 months are insignificant. The differences observed between animals in Groups 1
and 2 and the animals in Group 3, while in some cases statistically significant, are not
differences which appear to affect the health of the animal in a negative way.