The Siamese cat is a popular shorthair breed that’s been around since ancient times. It’s an intelligent, affectionate, and attractive cat that gets its unique appearance from its colorpoint coat, which is a form of albinism. It only has color on the only cooler spots of the body like the face, tail, and legs.
Unfortunately, these cats also have sensitive stomachs and can get diarrhea easily, so it’s important to feed them high-quality food.
We’ve chosen several different brands to review so you can see the difference between them. Keep reading while we discuss grains, omega fats, probiotics, and more to help you make an informed purchase.
The Smalls Human-Grade Fresh Cow recipe is our pick as the best overall choice for Siamese cats. As the name suggests, it’s suitable for humans, and it contains beef as the first ingredient, so your cat will get plenty of protein, which is an essential building block of strong muscles. This food will also provide your pet with the energy and needs to hunt and play. It contains beef liver and beef heart, which are great sources of the essential nutrient taurine that cats require but can’t make themselves. It also contains real fruit and vegetables like peas, kale, and green beans, that provide your pet with healthy prebiotics and fiber.
The downside to Smalls Human Grade Fresh Cow is that it can get quite expensive if you have more than one cat, and the only available place to get it is directly from the company, which can be a pain if you run out suddenly.
Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein Grain-Free Canned Cat Food is our favorite budget option. It’s not only a low-cost food; it’s packed with high-quality ingredients that will keep your Siamese healthy and fit. It’s perfect for weight management because it contains only 202 calories per can, and the low glycemic formula means your cat only gets 4% of its calories from carbohydrates. There is no corn, wheat, soy, or other grains that might cause digestive issues, and there are no chemical ingredients or artificial dyes.
The only problem with Dr. Elsey’s was that it was hard to get some of our cats to eat it. We had better luck using it as a topper for dry kibble, but some cats would still sort through it and leave the wet food behind.
Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food is another good food for Siamese cats. It’s relatively inexpensive and easy to find in most grocery stores. It provides your pet with 35% protein, in part, by using hake fish as its first ingredient as well as eggs and other protein sources. There is no corn, soy, or wheat, and the limited ingredient formula makes it easier to track down anything that might be causing an allergic reaction in your cat. It’s easy to digest, so it shouldn’t cause constipation, diarrhea, or other problems, and it also provides your pet with beneficial omega fats.
Our cats enjoy eating Purina Beyond, and it didn’t cause our pets any problems. We could only complain that the kibble is quite large and may not be suitable for small kittens.
Royal Canin Siamese Dry Cat Food is another great cat food for Siamese cats, and it’s one of the only brands you’ll find that uses a formula specifically for this breed. Its high protein ingredients deliver 35% per serving. It also provides the omega fats your cat needs for a healthy shiny coat as well as provide the building blocks for brain and eye development. Prebiotics help boost your cat’s good gut bacteria, which will help the cat have an easier time digesting food, reducing the frequency of constipation and diarrhea.
We like that Royal Canin Siamese uses a formula specific to the Siamese cat. Still, we don’t like a lot of the ingredients it uses, like chicken by-products instead of whole meat and corn ingredients, which can lead to weight gain and an upset stomach. We also found it quite expensive for the small bag you get.
Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food is a great option for Siamese kittens. It provides your kitten with plenty of vitamins and minerals, including important vitamins E, A, and B. Your kitten will also receive plenty of protein at 40% per serving, and you will get important omega fats.
While most of our kittens would run to eat Kitten Chow Nurture, we didn’t like some things about it. It has a chicken by-product listed as the first ingredient instead of whole meat, and many corn ingredients are digested quickly and leave your kitten feeling hungry sooner than expected.
Pros
Plenty of vitamins and minerals
High in protein
Omega fats
Cons
Chicken by-product as first ingredient
Corn ingredients
6. Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Canned Cat Food
Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Grain-Free Canned Cat Food is a great example of wet cat food that’s perfect for the Siamese breed. It’s very low calorie at only 182 calories per can, and it features real fruits and vegetables that will provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, as well as helpful prebiotics. Limited ingredients reduce the risk of an allergic reaction, and omega fats help the cat maintain a shiny, soft coat.
The downside we experienced while using Wellness Complete was that it caused our cat to have smelly poops. The large cans were nice because we have several cats, but it might be challenging to keep the food fresh for owners with only one or two.
Ziwi Peak Mackerel & Lamb Recipe Canned Cat Food is another great wet food that provides your cat with plenty of protein for strong muscle and energy. It has macro listed as the first ingredient, which provides protein and omega fats, and it also has lamb and New Zealand green mussels for even more protein and nutrients. All ingredients are either free-range meats or wild-caught fish, and there are no hormones or steroids used.
Ziwi Peak is a fantastic food that you can feel good about feeding your cat. However, we found that the food had a bit of a strong smell. Additionally, since this recipe is made of animal proteins that not all cats are used to, some might be hesitant to try it.
Pros
Omega fats
Multiple protein sources
Free-range meats and wild-caught fish
Cons
Some cats wouldn’t eat it
Strong smell
Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Best Cat Food for Siamese Cats
Wet Food Versus Dry Kibble
Dry Kibble
We usually recommend dry kibble for most cats because it helps promote cleaner teeth. Many cats suffer from dental issues, and some experts suggest that more than 50% of cats older than four have some form of dental disease, and the number might be closer to 90%. Dry kibble promotes cleaner teeth by scraping away plaque and tartar as your cat chews. Dry food also tends to be less expensive, easier to store, and you don’t need to worry about it spoiling in a few hours.
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Wet Food
Siamese cats can be quite picky, and many of them will only eat wet food. It’s quite rich and can quickly lead to weight gain, so you will need to be careful with portion control, but many cats love the strong smell and flavor of the real meat pieces found in the can. It’s closer to the cat’s natural diet, and it can help relieve the chronic constipation many cats suffer from because they don’t drink enough water. However, the high moisture content can also lead to diarrhea, and it spoils quickly at room temperature once you open it.
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your cat’s gut. Prebiotics are the food that they eat. Strengthening your pet’s gut bacteria will make it easier for your pet to digest its food, reducing the frequency of diarrhea and constipation. They are especially good for the sensitive digestive system of the Siamese. Probiotics can also help boost the immune system, helping your pet fight off disease.
Protein
One of the most important ingredients in any cat food is the protein source. We recommend choosing a brand that lists real meat like chicken, turkey, lamb, salmon, or duck as the first ingredient. Many brands contain meat byproducts or meat meals, and while these protein sources aren’t terrible, they are ground and dried and could be several years old, so it’s not nearly as fresh as real meat. Choosing a brand with real meat as the first ingredient makes sure your pet gets plenty of protein and receives a diet close to its natural one.
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Ingredients to Avoid
We recommend avoiding any brands that contain chemical preservatives like BHA and BHT. We also recommend avoiding artificial dyes. Ingredients like corn and soy are among the most genetically modified foods, and they are not part of the cat’s natural diet. Cats might like these ingredients, but they can upset your pet’s stomach, and they digest quickly, so your pet might get hungrier sooner than it normally would.
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