SPHYNX CAT GROOMING
Hygiene In Sphynx Cats
Grooming, just like a sphynx cat’s diet is very important and essential. Knowing the right way to go about it will keep your Sphynx feeling happy, refreshed and in overall good health.
Bathing your Sphynx cat
Sphynx need to be bathed at least once a month with a hypoallergenic bath shampoo.
Do not bath a kitten/cat more than twice a month because they need their natural oils; if you over bath your cat, they will have excess oils, which will disturb their natural pH.
Wear a sweater on your cat to absorb the excess oil.
Sphynx cats will be “oily” as kittens, but once they meet maturity, their pH will balance out and your cat will not have excess oil or smell.
Nail Care
Cut their nails cut weekly.
Use a kitten or cat nail clippers.
Clean between their nail beds and in between their toes weekly.
NEVER declaw your cats! This would be like cutting off your fingers.
Declawing your cat will cause unbearable pain to your cat and life long issues with litter training.
Ear Care
Do not use Q-tip or other brand cotton swabs on the ears of your cat or kitten as this can damage their ear canal and cause deafness, sores, or bleeding.
You must loosen the oil in your cat’s ear and then wipe the oil with a cloth.
Potty Training Your Sphynx
Litter Box training
When your kitten comes home, they will be litter trained.
We work diligently with our mother Queens to ensure your kitten is both litter trained and comfortable using different litter boxes.
I recommend a non-dust forming, clumping litter.
You do not have to use an expensive litter or litter box.
The kittens are trained to use a non-covered litter box with litter from a local grocery store.
The kittens are also trained to use a covered litter box, so if you want to purchase the expensive litter robots, they will be comfortable using it.
Enrichment for your Sphynx
Providing Cat Trees, Cat Shelves, and Boxes
You may want to purchase a cat tree or build cat shelves. Sphynx love to be elevated, jump, and play.
You will not need one until they are at least 6-9 months old. Some people make unique shelving on the walls or get a cat window seat.
You do not need anything expensive, but you can be creative.
Toys for your Sphynx
Sphynx love to play with toys. Laser toys that move around in a circle can amuse cats/kittens for days.
You can purchase balls or anything that moves; they love to chase things and play.
It is important to play with your kitten daily to get their energy and playtime in, this helps socialize them and enjoy life, creating healthy and mentally-well pets.
Are you interested in adopting a Sphynx kitten? Then, learn more about the sphynx breed, including the health and care of sphynx cats, to be aware of some conditions that may affect this adorable breed.