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Sphynx cats are very human-like: they articulate with their paws as if those were hands, they like to sleep under the blanket, and they never take their eyes off of you, a trait that a very few animals have.
Those who dare to pick a Sphynx cat up and hold it in their arms will never want to put it back down.
And this is just what a Sphynx cat want - a constant attention and affection to themselves. They do not tolerate loneliness.
And this is just what a Sphynx cat want - a constant attention and affection to themselves. They do not tolerate loneliness.
There are currently three recognized breeds of "naked" cats:
♦ Peterbald (Petersburg Sphynx)
How much do Sphynx cats eat.
There is an opinion that Sphynx cat eat a lot more than other breeds. This is not entirely true, and probably based on the fact that Sphynx cats have very diverse taste. They won't mind swiping any leftovers from the table, be it an apple stub, sauerkraut, cucumbers, sweet jam and so on. And their taste is part curiosity part self-expression, they really like to differentiate themselves from other cats, and rightfully so.
How often should you bathe a Sphynx cat.
Sphynx cats should be bathed periodically. Wondering why bother bathing a naked cat, after all they don't have fur that needs to be cleaned and untangled? Well, for the same reason humans bathe. After some time, especially in a hot season, their skin begins to smell just like any sweaty human would.
Sphynx cats should be bathed with care. They become very slippery when wet and soaped (it sounds obvious, but worth mentioning). Sphynx cats are not afraid of water, they usually show curiosity towards it and no aggression at all, however they get bored of it very quickly and become unsettled (this is where the "slippery when wet" caution comes into play).
But some individuals of this magical breed seem to show passion for water, and love wandering knee deep in any volume of water they can find.
Another interesting thing to know about a Sphynx cat - you can bathe them with ordinary human shampoo (which is hazardous for any other cat breed).
After the bath, they should be wrapped in a pre-heated towel, and, in addition, can even be covered with a blanket. They will be grateful to you for such care.
Sphynx cats should be protected from the elements.
Any mild draft is an enemy of a Sphynx cat, they will easily catch a cold, keep that in mind. Talking about temperature, Sphynx cats love heat selflessly. It doesn't mean that you should turn your home into a greenhouse, but make sure that it is always comfortably warm. If you feel warm in your home wearing a t-shirt so will Sphynx.
Regardless of having their own place (be it a cat house or a cozy box) Sphynx cats prefer to spend their nights in their owners beds, under the blanket.
Pregnancy and birth.
Another myth is that Sphynx cats have problems with childbirth. Some complications happen from time to time, but not more often than any other breed would have. Kittens are of usual size when they are born, with a weight of 80 - 120 gr. But Sphynx kittens open their eyes much earlier than kittens of other breeds, usually about 2-4 days after birth. Sometimes Sphynx kittens are born with their eyes open, and if it is usually a lethal case for a kittens of any other breed - it is completely normal for a Sphynx, and should not create any problems with their developement.
And how charming Sphynx kittens are: two huge ears, a puffy belly, a string for a tail, paws thin as matches and a bunch of excess skin like that of a Shar Pei.
After the birth Sphynx kittens along with their mother should not be exposed to a bright light and ideally should be kept in a warm room (warmer than required for a mature Sphynx cat) with dim light for two weeks.
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