Care & Wellness
Health
It is recommended that after purchasing your kitten, he/she is taken to your veterinarian within 48 hours to validate it's health.
It is very important to maintain regular vet checkups & up-to-date immunization.
If your kitten appears compromised, contact your veterinarian and follow their recommendations, if something looks off ask your vet.
Reputable Veterinarian + Clinic
We highly recommend our Veterinarian Dr. Mike Price at Clearwater Veterinary Center in Rocky Mountain House, AB. He is very knowledgeable, gentle and caring for the Sphynx Breed. Well worth the drive!
Feeding
Sphynx cats burn off more energy being naked, highly recommended high quality cat food to maintain and keep them healthy. Cheap brands are not good for sphynx cats.
Allow access to measured amount of dry food and fresh water 24/7.
Raw food can be provided once or twice a day.
Fromm Family food can be found at Independent local pet stores or the following websites:
Exercise
Sphynx cats are very social and active animals. It is recommended that they receive a lot of attention and daily exercise. (A cat exercise wheel is awesome to have).
Bathing/Grooming
Bathing your cat is recommended weekly/bi-weekly depending on how much oils their skin produces. Wearing clothes can help prevent dirty skin.
Brown eye discharge is normal, but yellow or green is not. Please contact your veterinarian if this occurs.
When it comes down to bathing your sphynx, using a cloth is helpful at removing dirt from the skin. Please be mindful of eyes and ears. Do not get water in ears and careful around eyes.
When cleaning the ears, wet wipes and Q-tips are handy. Wet wipes can get the bigger surfaces while using the Q-tips can get into the tight crevasses.
Never go deeper then you can see!! You do not want to damage your kittens ears.
Vet recommended ear cleaner is optional.
To cut cat nails, you only cut the clear nail part. Never cut the pink quick, this will hurt your kitten.
Tutorial videos will be uploaded soon.
Maintenance
Your Cats Litter Box Needs to be Cleaned on a Daily Regular Basis!
Best is wood pellets, or clay litter or any other natural product. Silica Litter can lead to health issues, this is not a recommended litter! Please keep in mind, fine crystal powder can get stuck in your sphynx nose! This can be uncomfortable thus why I do not use it or recommend it.
Unlike normal cats, sphynx have no nose hair to prevent crystal powder going up their nasal cavity, or eyes.
Environment
Sphynx cats are hairless animals and as such they require extra care when it comes down to keeping warm. Having warm areas in the house they can retreat to when cold is required. A good rule of thumb, if you are cold, they are too.
Sweaters, shirts, space heater, heated enclosed beds, heated beds are must for this breed.
This breed will get sick in constantly cold environments.
Cat trees/ Towers
Cat trees should be well maintained, if fabric is starting to tear or cause dangling strings, highly recommend trimming or replacing so cat does not get tangled. This can be extremely dangerous for your cat.
Highly recommend fabric-less cat trees, easy to clean and maintain.
Always make sure they are free from hazardous situations.
Companionship
Is two better than one?
Sphynx cats do do better in pairs or with other animals. They are social pets and can adapt well to others.
It is recommended that after purchasing your kitten, he/she is taken to your veterinarian within 48 hours to validate it's health.