Unlike other cats, Sphynxes ears have to be cleaned very often. You can use a q-tip and an earcleaning solution.
The frequency differs from cat to cat. It usually is between 7 and 10 days.
The frequency differs from cat to cat. It usually is between 7 and 10 days.
_Eyes :
_ Sometimes cat's eyes get dirty. You may need to clean them, gently, with a wet washcloth or an eyecleaning solution.
_Cleansing :
_ Isn't it great not to have to clean up hairs all over your house ? However, you still have to take care of your baby's skin.
Sphynx cats produce a lot of sebum, which is normally absorbed by the fur. With Sphynxes, it stays on the skin and can stain beds, sofas, armchairs. You have to clean it regularly. Here are a few ways to do so :
• a bath, radical, but efficient when the cat is very dirty. I clean my cats every 3 to 6 months. Don't do it to often as the more you clean your cat, the more his skin will produce sebum. I use a special shampoo for cats because their skin's pH is different from ours (don't use baby wipes or shampoos for humans, they'll interfere with the natural balance of the skin). The water temperature should be of 38° Celsisus.
• a washcloth with warm water, used as soon as the cat gets dirty or in the summer when it's hot.
Sphynx cats produce a lot of sebum, which is normally absorbed by the fur. With Sphynxes, it stays on the skin and can stain beds, sofas, armchairs. You have to clean it regularly. Here are a few ways to do so :
• a bath, radical, but efficient when the cat is very dirty. I clean my cats every 3 to 6 months. Don't do it to often as the more you clean your cat, the more his skin will produce sebum. I use a special shampoo for cats because their skin's pH is different from ours (don't use baby wipes or shampoos for humans, they'll interfere with the natural balance of the skin). The water temperature should be of 38° Celsisus.
• a washcloth with warm water, used as soon as the cat gets dirty or in the summer when it's hot.
_Claws :
_ Sphynxes love to climb on your shoulders like monkeys. It's necessary to cut their claws on a regular basis. Inside the claw, there is a vein you have to be very careful not to cut (it would be very painful for the cat).
_All those requirements can seem demanding, but they only take five minutes of your time each, even less with a little practice!
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