Barecats Sphynx

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Sphynx Care

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Bath Time
   Since the Sphynx is hairless, they will require a bath. Once a week is best. In general, cats do not like water, but they can learn to tolerate it, some even like it. At Barecats we start bathing our kittens from a very young age so the kittens are used to getting a bath when they go to their new homes.
   Bathing a cat can be very easy. I like to bath my cats in the kitchen sink. I use an anti-microbial / anti-fungal shampoo. I fill up the sink half way with warm water. I squeeze a little shampoo onto a wet wash cloth, and bathe them just like I would a baby. Be careful not to get any shampoo in their eyes. Make sure to keep a dry towel close by so you can dry the cat off quickly.

Ears
  The Sphnyx ears also need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Because they lack hair around their ears, they tend to get more of a "dirt build up" than a "regular cat". I like to clean their ears once a week. An ear cleaner and Q-tips will do the trick. Follow the instructions on the ear cleaner, and be sure not to insert the Q-tip into parts of the ear that you cannot see. If you are unsure about cleaning their ears, your Vet will be happy to show you how to clean them properly.
   There are many good ear cleaners for cats. You can purchase these products from your Vet or a pet catalog.

Eyes
   The Sphynx also lacks eyelashes, which can result in dirt in the corners of their eyes. Gentle wiping with a damp washcloth will take care of this. Do not use a baby wipe for this.
 

Nails
   Due to the lack of hair on the Sphynx feet, you will also need to clean their nails. To do this, gently press on their toes to make their claw stick out. Then simply wipe them clean with a damp washcloth or a baby wipe. This is also a good time to trim their nails. When trimming their nails, look for the pink inside of their nails. Do not cut into the pink part, this can cause soreness or bleeding. If you cannot see the pink part, just trim the tip of the nail.

Feeding
   Because of their lack of hair their body has to work harder to keep themselves warm. This creates a higher metabolism. Because of their higher metabolism, they eat more and more often than "regular cats" do.
   I feed my cats a premium dry cat food. I leave the dry food down at all times so they can eat whenever they need to.
   The Sphynx loves fresh water. Many of my cats like to drink from the bathroom faucet. Be sure to change their water daily.

Litter Box
   The type of cat litter is up to you. The most important thing is to scoop out the litter box daily. Change it completely once a week. I also use bleach to disinfect the litter box.

Training
   The Sphynx are very intelligent cats. However, they can be very persistent! If you are trying to keep your cat off of the kitchen table or countertops, a spray bottle filled with plain water works very well. Spray them when they are doing something wrong, and eventually they will learn. It is best not to let them see who is spraying them!
You should also provide a scratching post for your cat. It is possible to train them to use it, instead of your furniture.

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