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  1. M

    Is care different for different types of sphynx?

    I am getting my first sphynx soon, and I researched care for a completely bald Canadian Sphynx and bought supplies in preparation accordingly, since that's what I expected to get. I recently got an offer for a young girl, however, who carries her mother's peach fuzz kind of coat with possible...
  2. A

    Raw Skin/ Irritation / Ringworm/ UP?

    Noticed a little rash on my little guy a couple days ago and it’s getting better but isn’t healed yet. I’ve noticed it one time before. My other sphynx does not have any skin issues so I’m thinking it’s not ringworm, they constantly cuddle and sleep together. Pickles my big guy thats fine does...
  3. alandsim

    Cat wrangling/handling tips for day-to-day grooming?

    Hi all! I haven't had any trouble bathing Sim. She seemed to know what the deal was and as soon as I put her in the tub she let me do what I needed to do, and even cooperated with ear cleaning and nail cleaning/clipping when I swaddled her in a towel. On the daily, however, I really struggle...
  4. Monica

    Nail Help?

    Hey y’all! I need some advice about Kenzo’s nails. We trim & file them 1-2 times a week, and clean them once every week using a baby wipe and some q-tips, damp with Witch Hazel. He’s normally pretty patient during the process. If he lets out a ‘yeoww,’ once or twice, it’s usually due to some...
  5. Cinderstar95

    Ear cleaning

    How often do you clean your kitties ears? My girl HATES when I clean her ears, but they are always dirty it seems. I've been doing it once a week and they are always filthy. Is there something I can do to help reduce her wax production? or Do I Just have to go after her more often despite her...
  6. laurenanne

    Random question for all you lovely Sphynx people

    Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and in my first post I received such awesome, constructive answers that I would like to ask the following: (I'm a soon to be first time Sphynx mom so I appreciate all responses :) ) What do you wish people had told you before you got your naked baby? What...
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