Bare
Velvet Sphynx Cattery
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.We have lived in
Colorado for 18 years. Our Sphynx cats are our pets. We are
not a breeding factory. Our pets have the run of the house,
and can frequently be found nestling themselves on a bright
sunny window ledge.We are a TICA registered cattery, and proud
to offer outstanding Sphynx cats at reasonable prices.
Once a week its Bath Time
Sphynx cats are hairless, they will require a bath. Once a week is best. In general, cats do not like water, but they can lean to tolerate it, some even like it. At BareVelvet Sphynx Cattery we start bathing our kittens from a very young age so the kittens are used to getting a bath when they go to their new homes.
Bathing a cat can be very easy. I like to bath my cats in the kitchen sink. I use an anti-microbial / anti-fungal shampoo. I fill up the sink half way with warm water. I squeeze a little shampoo onto a wet wash cloth, and bathe them just like I would a baby. Be careful not to get any shampoo in their eyes. Make sure to keep a dry towel close by so you can dry the cat off quickly.
Cleaning their Ears
The Sphnyx ears also need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Because they
lack hair around their ears, they tend to get more of a "dirt
build up" than a "regular cat". I like to clean their ears
once a week. An ear cleaner and Q-tips will do the trick.
Follow the instructions on the ear cleaner, and be sure not
to insert the Q-tip into parts of the ear that you cannot
see. If you are unsure about cleaning their ears, your Vet
will be happy to show you how to clean them properly. There
are many good ear cleaners for cats. You can purchase these
products from your Vet or a pet catalog.
Healthy Eyes
The Sphynx also lacks eyelashes, which can result in dirt
in the corners of their eyes. Gentle wiping with a damp washcloth
will take care of this. Do not use a baby wipe for this.
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Sphynx's claws
Due to the lack of hair on the Sphynx feet, you will also need to clean their claws. To do this, gently press on their toes to make their claw stick out. Then simply wipe them clean with a damp washcloth or a baby wipe. This is also a good time to trim their nails. When trimming their nails, look for the pink inside of their nails. Do not cut into the pink part, this can cause soreness or bleeding. If you cannot see the pink part, just trim the tip of the nail.
Some people like to de-claw their cats, BareVelvet
Sphynx Cattery does not recommend this practice.
Sphynx love to eat - feeding time
Because of their lack of hair their body has to work harder to keep themselves
warm. Theri natural metabolism is very high. Because of their
higher metabolism, they eat more and more often than "regular
cats" do. BareVelvet Sphynx Cattery feeds our cats a premium
dry cat food. We leave the dry food down at all times so they
can eat whenever they need to. Sphynx loves fresh water. Many
of my cats like to drink from the bathroom faucet. Be sure
to change their water daily.
Sphynx training
The Sphynx are very intelligent cats. However, they can be very persistent! If you are trying to keep your cat off of the kitchen table or countertops, a spray bottle filled with plain water works very well. Spray them when they are doing something wrong, and eventually they will learn. It is best not to let them see who is spraying them!
You should also provide a scratching post for your cat. It is possible to train them to use it, instead of your furniture.
We have had success with electronic collars. In particular,
with pet containment collars. These are used to keep the Sphynx
away from a particular area. For example, one of our Sphynx
females kept watching our olding Yorkie going out of the elctronic
pet door. Our olding Yorkie wears a magnetic collar to allow
her to exit the house (this keeps our cats indoors).The Sphynx
figured out how to use her claws to 'grab on to' the pet door
and open it, and escape.The pet containment collar worked
beautifully the first time. She doesn't wear the collar any
more, and does not go near the pet door area at all.
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Baby Buff(male) . Norton, is now living in
Jacksonville, Florida.
Golden Buff baby
(aka Norton)
Spyhnx kittens love to snuggle next to you.
Norton |
