SPHYNX BREED INFORMATION

PERSONALITY

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The Sphynx personality is unique. They are extremely affectionate and sweet-tempered and will thrive in a house filled with people and other pets. Sphynx are one of the friendliest breeds and are very dog like in their temperament. They crave attention from their owners and aren’t aloof like other cats. A Sphynx is likely to follow you around, rub up against you, meet and greet other pets and people and explore indoors and out (outdoor time should be supervised or contained within a shaded enclosure). A particularly intelligent breed of cat, the Sphynx is also very energetic and loves to seek out adventures around the house and to "help" you with all the household chores. They are always with you, on you or showing off for you. Sphynx delight in making direct eye contact with people. A Sphynx will be under the covers at night and stay tucked up against you until morning. These amazing cats are very loving. Sphynx are also easy to train. They eat a lot and they eat almost anything. Stealing 'people food' is a Sphynx game in which they excel. Sphynx prefer the company of people but are great with dogs and other cats. They rarely have a problem slipping into any situation. A Sphynx thrives on human attention and should never be left alone for long. Unless their human companions are home full time, they need at least one constant companion animal. A dog or cat makes a good friend for a Sphynx but they seem to prefer the company of another Sphynx. Two Sphynx interact and play with each other in their own special way. They love children of all ages, grandparents and all visitors to the house.

GROOMING

The Sphynx is the only cat that has sweat glands and so does not need to pant to keep cool similar to other cats and dogs. Because of these sweat glands they have skin secretions that discolour its skin and so will need to be bathed from time to time to maintain a healthy coat. Every cat is different but generally, a pet Sphynx that is desexed should need bathing every two weeks or at most weekly. This is not a difficult task with a cat that has been used to a bath from kitten hood and it takes no time at all to dry a Sphynx. A quick wipe over with a fragrance free baby wipe in between is generally all that is needed to keep your Sphynx clean and fresh. Sphynx ears get dirtier than those of other cats and the fold of skin behind each claw collects oil secretion. These two areas need particular care and cleaning at least once a week and can be done at bathing time or in between.

NAIL TRIMMING

It is recommended that you trim your sphynx cats nails weekly to keep them short. This prevents them from accidentally scratching you or another cat during play, or injuring themselves by getting their nails snagged on carpets or drapes.

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DEWORMING

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We recommend you use Milbemax Allwormer for Cats for the control of all gastrointestinal worms in cats including roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Milbemax Allwormer for Cats will also prevent heartworm disease in cats if administered monthly. Your kitten should be dewormed monthly until 6 months old and then every 3 months thereafter if deworming for intestinal worms or monthly for heartworm.

 FLEA CONTROL

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'As Sphynx have no hair they do not need flea repellants or medication, though fleas from other cats