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As your Partner in Pet Health, the team at Hillside Animal Hospital would like to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your role in keeping your cat happy and healthy. With this in mind, we have developed new Breed-Specific Wellness Programs. These programs are intended to increase your awareness on health conditions that have been found to be commonly associated with your cat's breed. While many cats live a long, healthy life without facing major health issues, we feel that educating pet owners about possible health conditions is the best way to be proactive in detecting health issues before they become a problem. You'll find important recommendations for scheduling physical exams and diagnostic tests which we encourage you to discuss with the doctor throughout your pet's care. Please contact us at 480-391-7297 if you would like further information or to schedule an appointment.
Siamese - Specific Wellness Program
Cardiovascular Conditions
 Dialated cardiomyopathy
About the condition:
- A condition in which the heart walls are thinner than normal and the heartbeat is not as strong.
- Increased prevalence with age and is more common in males.
How to detect this condition:
- An ultrasound/ECG is recommended at age 6.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Pyloric Dysfunction
About the condition:
- The pylorus is the passage at the lower end of the stomach that leads to the intestinal tract. The pylorus may become inflamed, making it difficult for partially digested food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine. As a result, the stomach rids itself of the food by regurgitation.
How to detect this condition:
- Chronic vomiting is the most common sign of pyloric dysfunction.
- An endoscopy with biopsies may be recommended to diagnose this condition.
Amyloidosis
About the condition:
- Amyloid is a hard, waxy deposit made of protein and other substances which results from tissue degeneration. These amyloids can displace healthy cells and cause problems with organ function. It is most frequently found to impede kidney function, especially in older cats.
How to detect this condition:
- This condition is fairly difficult to diagnose. However, regular bloodwork, beginning at the age of 6, can help detect any changes in organ function.
Respiratory Conditions
Feline Asthma
About the condition:
- Asthma is a condition in which the air passages will narrow due to inflammation.
How to detect this condition:
- The most common symptoms are wheezing and a dry, hacking cough. However, these signs may also be symptoms of other problems such as congestive heart failure or pneumonia. If your cat exhibits any of these symptoms, an exam is recommended.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Siamese cats, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let your doctor know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
An annual physical exam is recommended for the life of your pet so that any problems can be detected. In addition, we recommend the following diagnostic evaluations in order to provide more thorough veterinary prevention and care:
| Age 6 |
51 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, ECG |
| Age 8 |
57 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 10 |
63 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 12 |
69 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays of chest and
abdomen |
| Age 14 |
75 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays |
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