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14 Things Siamese Cats Do When They Stay Alone

Published: by Elena Suslina · This post may contain affiliate links

The Siamese is one of the oldest recognized breeds of Oriental cats, originating from Thailand (formerly known as Siam). They are best known for their sleek, distinctive appearance. Although many Siamese cats are a silver-gray color with blue eyes, these pretty kitties' coats can also be orange, brown, cream, and even blue or lilac-colored, among other coat variations. But there's much, much more to Siamese cats than their mysteriously good looks! It's their character!

Have you ever wondered what do your Siamese cats do all day inside when you're not at home? Depending on their personality, they may have certain preferences: some choose to sleep, eat and rest, while others use the opportunity to do things they wouldn't dare in your presence...Do you want to know what your cat does when no one is watching?   Find out now!

#1 Make sure you’re not there

Siamese Cat peeking behind the cat tower
When you're gone, the Siamese walk around to make sure that you're not home anymore. Cats love to patrol and sniff for new things they may have missed. They are very curious animals!

#2 They are sleep a lot

Siamese Cat sleeping on its bed
Cats are sleeping a lot during the day. They sleep between 12 to 16 hours on a normal day.

#3 They do their daily stretches

Siamese Cat sitting with its legs spread out on the floor
The Siamese stretch several times a day. But do you know why cats do it? They are slepping for a long time and this causes numbness. Stretching gives them a very pleasant sensation and also stimulates blood circulation.

#4 They are eating

Siamese Cat eating cat food from a bowl
The tranquility of a silent house makes cats able to eat without any stress. The snack will distract them for a good length of time and keep them well.

#5 They look out the window

Siamese Cat peeking from behind the window
Some owners prefer that their cats stay at home because of the dangers involved outside, but others don't want to deprive a cat of their freedom.

#6 …or go for a walk

Siamese Cat taking a walk in the garden
Siamese cats are extremely curious animals, that is why they travel up to 3 kilometers a day.

#7 They are play with other pets
two Siamese Cats playing in the backyard
#8 They hunt

Siamese Cat focusing
Siamese cats are predators. They don’t need the food anymore because of you, but they continue to live out their ancestor’s ways of life.

#9 They get bored

yawning Siamese Cat
Siamese cats are very independent, but remember that they are social animals and need to communicate with people and animals to be happy and healthy.

#10 They make pranks

Siamese Cat sitting inside a paper bag
Most of cats are calm, but some of them take advantage if no is around to do things prohibited. They can steal food, climb into the top of furniture or throw something to the ground.

#11 They are exploring

two Siamese Cats looking from a hole
Siamese cats walk around the house and check for things that are laying around or that you threw on the floor. Is that a pen cap that you ocassionally dropped this morning?
You won’t find that when you come home. Cats usually have a secret stash of objects they like and regularly update with things like that pen cap.

#12 They wait for you

Siamese Cat on top of a cat house and the other one is looking outside the glass window
Your Siamese cats watching your yard or garage when returning from home. They do that because it’s looking forward to seeing you again!

#13 They welcome you home…..

a girl kissing a Siamese Cat
Some cats can't stop meowing when we get home, as a welcome, others rub against us to plant their smell on us and some don't even flinch!

#14 ….and love you completely

staring Siamese Cat
They're not like dogs, who come running to greet us almost every time, cats are much more peculiar! But they love you anyway!
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