Sphynx Care

Sphynx Care

Cleaning Ears

Cleaning Sphynx ears on a regular basis is very important. Sphynx ears tend to get very waxy and need regular care. Using Q-tips & Kleenex works well. It’s always a good idea to have your vet show you how to clean a cat’s ear properly. Any good Vet will take the time to teach you.

Is your Sphynx Warm Enough

Sphynx really are normal cats even though they lack hair. They are not a small cat but are actually average-sized. Sphynx feel as though they have a higher body temperature, but they don't, their temperature is 100-102 F the same as other cats. Do Sphynx need to be kept warmer? I use a simple rule, if I need a sweater, so do my Sphynx. They like to sleep in blankets, preferably with you. If you have the Fireplace going they will be in near constant attendance. I keep special pet beds in my house that turn on/off when they get in or out & it never goes over their body temperature.. They Love It!!

Never use a human heating pad as this can cause burns to your Sphynx.

Cat Litter & Sphynx

You can use Regular, low dust clay litter. Never clumping, as this can get into cats paws and then when they clean themselves, it could block the intestinal tract causing them trauma. Any good clay litter is fine. You can also use a good pine litter, or crystal litter, as they also work well.. Don’t use any cedar litter as it can cause abnormal breathing in all animals.

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Bath Time
Sphynx do need regular baths, since they do not have hair or little hair, they pick up dust & dirt on their skin. I like to use Johnsons Baby Bath, not shampoo, as they don’t have much hair to speak of. Johnsons Baby Bath will not burn their eye’s, as you do need to wash their face when giving baths.