Question:
Recently, we purchased two Siamese kittens. They are 4 months old, healthy, lively and loving in every way. However, the little girl "squints" continuously. Our veterinarian checked her thoroughly, and found no infection or cause for this condition.Do you have a diagnosis or suggestions to end this condition? She seems to see just fine and gets around quite well.
S.J.G., Grand Blanc, MI Mar 13, 2005
Answer:
The condition that you describe is common in Siamese cats. It is a congenital disease and nothing can be done. Cats in the wild with this disorder would not survive long, since their hunting ability would be impaired. This genetic defect would thus be eliminated because afflicted cats would not live long enough to breed and raise offspring. But in the protected domestic environment where cats don't have to hunt in order to survive, this and other potentially lethal traits become part of the genetic makeup of these poor cats.So contact the breeder and don't accept an excuse like "it goes with the breed." Such defective cats should not be bred. Ask for your money back -- but keep the cat!
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