Sphynx Care /Tips

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Not everyone finds the Sphynx (or "Hairless Cat") so endearing. But we know you'll love her / Him because she/him is:

 🐾 Devoted and loyal

 🐾 Playful, especially with "chase" games

 🐾 Quirky, with an entertaining personality

 🐾 A jumper who loves being in high places

 🐾 Social - enjoys the company of other cats and people

 🐾 Highly intelligent and able to learn tricks

bottom line is that this kitty is a silly and energetic companion that can be demanding of attention.

🐾 Sphynx should be kept indoors only as they are highly sensitive to the cold and are easily sunburnt. The Sphynx is a highly active and affectionate companion often described as part cat, part dog, and part monkey. They are known for their heat-seeking behavior; commonly found on top of computers or televisions, in sunny windows or under blankets. The Sphynx has an extroverted personality, enjoys entertaining and will often be the first to greet anyone who enters their home.

🐾 Sphynx's Health

Dental disease is one of the most common chronic problems in pets who don’t have their teeth brushed regularly. Unfortunately, most cats don’t take very good care of their own teeth, and this probably includes your Sphynx. Without extra help and care from you, your cat is likely to develop potentially serious dental problems. Dental disease starts with food residue, which hardens into tartar that builds up on the visible parts of the teeth, and eventually leads to infection of the gums and tooth roots.

Cardiomyopathy is the medical term for heart muscle disasee  either a primary inherited condition or secondary to other diseases that damage the heart. The most common form, called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a thickening of the heart muscle often caused by an overactive thyroid gland. Another example is dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, which can be caused by a dietary deficiency of the amino acid taurine. While DCM was a big problem in the past, all major cat food producers now add taurine to cat food, so DCM is rarely seen in cats with high-quality diets today. high quality food can be order from the home page

🐾 Taking Care Of Your Sphynx At Home

Much of what you can do at home to keep your cat happy and healthy is common sense, just like it is for people. Watch her diet, make sure she gets plenty of exercise, regularly brush her teeth

Build your pet’s routine care into your schedule to help your Hairless Cat live longer, stay healthier, and be happier during her lifetime. We cannot overemphasize the importance of a proper diet and exercise routine for your pet.

 🐾 Supervise your pet as you would a young child. Keep doors closed, pick up after yourself, and block off rooms as necessary. This will help keep her out of trouble, off of inappropriate surfaces for jumping, and away from objects she shouldn’t put in her mouth.

 🐾 She requires  monthly sponging to prevent oil buildup on her skin.

 🐾 Sphynxes often have serious problems with their teeth, so you’ll need to brush them at least three times a week!

 🐾 Check her ears weekly for wax, debris, or signs of infection and clean when necessary. 

 🐾 She needs daily play sessions that stimulate her natural desire to hunt and explore. Keep her mind and body active or she may develop behavior issues.

 🐾 Cats are meticulously clean and demand a clean litter box. Be sure to provide at least one box for each cat and scoop waste daily.

 🐾 It is important that your cat drinks adequate amounts of water. If she won’t drink water from her bowl try adding ice cubes or a flowing fountain.

 🐾 Feed a high-quality feline diet appropriate for her age.

 🐾 Exercise your cat regularly by engaging her with high-activity toys.

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