Looking after your
Sphynx
Delicate as they may appear, Sphynx
tend to be well-muscled and robustly
healthy, with a few obvious
weaknesses.
Keep your Sphynx warm
It is
essential to keep a sphynx cat warm and
free from drafts, especially during
kittenhood, as they have no more
protection from cold than a naked human
would. Sphynxes are also prone to
sunburn and sunstroke because they lack
the normal protection of fur. They tend
to get dirty and greasy, since their
skin produces the same oils as a
fully-furred cat, but the oil is not
spread over fur as usual.
Sphynx cat care
As pets they
are notably more social than "normal"
cats, and happier to be handled, but
also require more maintenance including
weekly bathing and ear-cleaning. Their
natural bathing habits tend to be
ineffective on skin, so the owner must
compensate a bit.