Even though you may think that a Sphynx looks like an alien, they have feelings, too! They are more intelligent than any alien you will meet, and make close bonds with their owners. They also like having visitors, they will do tricks or just leave- to get a fetch toy. if your visitor does not like cats, you may have to lock up your Sphynx, like i said they love visitors... The Sphynx is a kitten-at-heart and energetic, and they live of of attention so you may want to get another energetic company cat.
The Sphynx is not an all pink cat. They actually come in many colors for their skin. Just like non-hairless cats, if you shave them they will have the same pattern as their coat on their skin. Although the colors on the Sphynx's skin are going to much paler, you can still see it. Here are the colors of the Sphynx: red, cream, lilac, white, black, cinnamon, fawn, lavender, tortie, calico, bi-color, tabby and of course, solid.
The Sphynx needs some special care. Since they have no fur, they need to be indoor cats only. So it would be a good idea to get them spayed/ neutered. they also get dirty pretty easy, so baths should be a regular thing. When you are filling your bathtub, do not let your sphynx in the room because they could fall in and burn themselves. When bathing your Sphynx, never use human soaps or shampoos, because it can irritate their skin. One of the perks of having a bald cat is that they hardly ever get fleas or ticks. If they do you can treat the problem quickly. In the winter you will want keep them warm, because they don't grow extra fur to keep them warm.
we have a sphynx that comes into the clinic. The owners put a small dog sweater on him in the winter time.
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Like the new blog look! it was a surprise.
:) - Cindi
ye it just felt like it needed a change. and purple is my fave color :)
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