Siamese Grooming Guide — Cost, Styles & Care Tips

Grooming Guide

Very low-maintenance coat. Short, fine hair needs minimal brushing. Focus on nail trims and ear cleaning. These cats are vocal during grooming — experienced cat groomers preferred.

Popular Siamese Haircut Styles

Bath & Brush

Full bath, blow dry, brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning. The essential grooming visit for short and double-coated breeds.

Maintenance: None (one-time) Add-on: Base price

Nail Trim

Simple nail trim to a safe length. Can include Dremel filing for smooth edges. Essential for cats — prevents snagging and overgrowth.

Maintenance: Every 4–6 weeks Add-on: $10–$15

Ear Cleaning

Gentle cleaning of the ear canal to remove wax and debris. Prevents infections, especially in floppy-eared breeds.

Maintenance: Every 4–6 weeks Add-on: $5–$10

At-Home Care Tips

Brush weekly to keep the coat healthy and distribute natural oils
Trim nails every 2-3 weeks
Clean ears weekly — this breed is prone to ear infections
Regular bathing every 4-8 weeks helps keep the coat clean and healthy
Use breed-appropriate grooming tools — ask your groomer for recommendations

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Boarding & Daycare

Very vocal — will meow loudly. Social and people-oriented. Separation anxiety is common. Benefits from interactive toys and staff attention. Can stress nearby cats with their volume.

Key Stats

Energy Level

Separation Anxiety

Trainability

What to Tell Your Boarding Facility

Energy level: High energy — needs significant daily exercise and play time

Social style: vocal, social — prone to separation anxiety, benefits from extra attention

Standard accommodations should work well

Grooming during boarding: Basic brushing and monitoring between grooms

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Siamese grooming cost?

Professional grooming for a Siamese typically costs $35–$55 per session. The exact price depends on your location, the dog's size within the breed range (6–14 lbs), coat condition, and the style you choose. Severely matted coats may incur additional dematting fees.

How often should a Siamese be groomed?

Siameses should be professionally groomed every 8–12 weeks. Between professional visits, regular at-home brushing is important — even though this breed is a low shedder.

Are Siameses good for boarding?

Very vocal — will meow loudly. Social and people-oriented. Separation anxiety is common. Benefits from interactive toys and staff attention. Can stress nearby cats with their volume.

What is the best haircut for a Siamese?

The most popular Siamese haircuts are Bath & Brush, Nail Trim, Ear Cleaning. The best choice depends on your lifestyle, how much brushing you want to do at home, and your cat's comfort level with grooming.

Do Siameses shed a lot?

Siameses have a shedding level of 2 out of 5. They are light shedders with minimal hair around the house.

How much does a Siamese weigh?

Siameses typically weigh 6–14 lbs. They are classified as medium cats. Weight affects grooming prices — larger cats within the breed range will generally cost more to groom.

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