Sphynx Care
Since the sphynx has very little hair to absorb body oils they have to be bathed more often than normal cats, at least once every 1-2 weeks.
To bath a sphynx you can use a mild baby shampoo. If the cat gets dirty in between baths they can be wiped down with a mild baby wipe. You can start bathing kittens at 4-5 weeks of age.
Although, sphynx has very little hair they still lick and groom themselves. This sometimes contributes to their teeth becoming brown. They can also get brown teeth when a kitten nurses from a mother that has waxy skin. Nails should be trimmed and nail beds should also be cleaned periodically. The sphynx doesn't have eyelashes so their eyes may get a mild discharge in them, this should be wiped with a clean, damp washcloth as often as needed.
The Sphynx's ears makes a brown waxy build up, and must be cleaned often. If this problem gets out of control the vet can issue some medicine for this.
Sphynx have a higher metabolism than normal cats, so they need to be fed a cat food that is very high in protein their entire lives. I would recommend only feeding them a top quality dry cat food, this has plenty of the nutrients that they need in it, plus, cuts down on litter box odor.
Raisins, grapes, onions, and chocolate are all poisonous to both cats and dogs, so be sure to keep these things out of reach from your pets.
Sphynx cats must live indoors. Due to their lack of hair they freeze easily, and also sunburn quickly.
Sphynx cats are not for every one. They require lots of attention and affection. They are very loving, friendly, and intelligent. They love to snuggle up with you, sleep with you under your covers, take naps nestled under your shirt. They love to play, follow your from room to room. They enjoy just being with you all the time.
