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  1. SphynxCatIggy

    Bruised and swollen tail?

    Hi all, I know there are so many archived tail posts - and I've read them all for info/comfort! - but I can't not post. Hoping for some reassurance or experiences! My sweet boy Iggy has somehow injured his tail. No idea how it happened as he didn't yelp or make it known at the time. I'm pretty...
  2. kblack0610

    Sphynx cat experiencing life threatening health issues.

    Hello, I have a sphynx cat named Kumar that just turned 4. Over the last couple months he's had weird degenerative issues that have slowly (very slowly) been affecting his movement and ability to stand straight. His head bobs when he looks at things and you can definitely tell he isn't himself...
  3. Yana and Osiris

    Blisters and wounds on heels due to lack of fur

    The picture says it all, Osi's heels are always hard and dry and I'd say flakey, understandable, he doesn't have fur there, but today it looks worse than ever before. Should I do anything about it ? (I've sprayed it with vetericyn)
  4. Tobito

    Dry Bumpy skin

    Hello my cat's name is obito and i'm really hoping somebody on here can give me some insight. So obito just turned a year old. Through the summer I never had any problems with skin or anything of that nature, however when the days started to get colder I noticed his skin starting to get dry and...
  5. M

    Is this asthma or was he chocking on something?

    Hi, My sphynx is now 8 months old and today my husband and I caught this on camera. It started out of nowhere and ended shortly after he jumped off the box. Has anyone seen this before? Is it asthma? Was he coughing? And why was his mouth bubbling? I would say he ate 2 hours prior, so it...
  6. bixlerdiaz22

    Runt Issues

    Bixler is almost a year old and has always been extremely tiny. I got him at about 8 weeks old (the breeder was not very good and it’d be best to take Bixler out of his hands). He’s always had a huge appetite but threw up profusely. He’s stopped throwing up after about 6 consistent months of it...
  7. AlbertoMp3

    Skin changes

    Hi all my baby Juno is two years old she a month or two ago started having this weird rash on her chest and neck and legs. It’s not raised and or bumpy or dry or flakey, or red or open. she does not over groom spots and she does not seem in any distress and is eating and drinking just the same...
  8. AlecBaldwin

    Please help - purchasing kitten from another estate

    Hello everyone and thank you for your help in advance I am to purchase first queen to be kitten and from another estate! Breeder i am talking to is so nice but communication is hard and video materials are poor quality. This kitten is 7 weeks old now. Does she looks helthy to you? Looks...
  9. Kotonok

    Behavior Change Due to Health Problems?

    Hello all my cool Feline lovers! I was hoping for some advice. So doing some digging on here I realized Migi’s (the cat in question) bumps could be due to some allergies which is tricky to pin down. So far they only really appear on his front paws/ on one side on the ear opening like in the...
  10. mintysphynx

    Weird Butt Rash

    Hi Everyone! Atlas has a very strange butt rash/skin condition. I went to the Vet yesterday and they couldn't figure it out. I was wondering if anyone has seen anything like this before. The vet wants to do a biopsy and put him under. I of course want what's best for my baby but I don't want to...
  11. W

    I need some help

    Hello let me give u a back story so I recently purchased my sphynx kitten Medusa about two weeks ago yesterday after I came back from work I noticed her eye look irritated as u can see in the image is this normal for the breed or should I go to the vet?, overall she seems pretty healthy still...
  12. S

    Baby sphynx too skinny?

    Hello! I’ve just received a female baby sphynx, she’s two months old and the breeder gave me her health certificate. She seems fine, energetic, sleeps a bunch and wakes up to eat/drink or use her litter. However I am concerned she’s too skinny, she eats and drinks a lot. I’ve already scheduled a...
  13. gollumthesphynx

    Gollum Suddenly Dropping to the Ground.... Ataxia??

    Hi everyone, Hope all is well I was wondering if anyone can provide me some support and help? Gollum has been experiencing quick, sudden drops to the ground. Usually, his back legs are more impacted than his front legs. He would just be stretching and then sudden drop, kind of in a peeing...
  14. slimmedtwig

    Black boogers?

    Hello! I'm a new Sphynx owner as of just over a week! I have my brand new baby girl Ursula! If you want to peep her blue, adorable little self check her out here: Login • Instagram I guess, as a new owner, it's hard not to get paranoid about every little thing. However, on the first day she...
  15. A

    Lumps around nipples

    Just gone to give my sphynx cat her weekly bath and noticed she has lumps around her nipples and I'm really worried. Just wondering if this is common for sphynx as I've never noticed it with my other cats. She is 9 months old and not neutered as of yet. I have recently moved and the nearest vets...
  16. C

    My baby boy creed has brown spots

    He developed brown spots on his belly, inner legs, and neck. I have never seen them before, they almost look like oil spots but I bathed him lastnight they stayed. Now today they look a lil worse. Anyone else experience or have knowledge on this?
  17. emmalizpowell

    Sudden lump on cat’s head?

    Hi guys, I’m new to this platform and my sphynx kitten is about 2 months old. I let her out of my sight for a little bit and when I look at her, she had this bump on her head. It’s like sorta firm but also kinda squishy and she doesn’t like when I touch it. I’m pretty worried but not too sure if...
  18. gollumthesphynx

    Is your Sphynx leaving behind small urine stains?

    Hi Sphynx lovers! Hope all of you have been well at home with your babies. My sphynx cat, Gollum is 1.5 y/o and has been leaving these small little urine/pee spots on my sheets. He's been doing this he was a baby. I didn't think this was a big deal, however, when I asked some of my other...
  19. SphynxesFour

    Serious skin issues.

    Hey tribe, My poor baby has some horrible skin problems. She gets an awful rash under her tummy, groin and pit areas. I have tried diet and litter. We have an air filter and water filter. I can’t seem to get rid of it. The only time she is rash free is when she is on steroid tablets but she’s...
  20. A

    Weight control for my chubby boy

    My male pickles has always been a big cat but I weighed him today and he is 16 lbs. I know it’s too big for a cat so I need advice for weight loss. I have another cat who is about ten lbs. my little guy Ralph loves his dry food and doesn’t eat much wet food and my big guy Pickles loves wet...
  21. A

    Breathing issues / doctor questions

    Hi there I am new to the thread I have a serious question and I’m hoping somebody has some input . I lost my sphynx Mishu in March I had him for 10 years it was devastating he had an enlarged heart and closer to his death he was breathing weird something that we notice and we took him to the...
  22. Slaurentia

    My cat peed on my bed for the first time. Should I be worried?

    So I recently adopted a kitten named tofu. He is currently 4 months old, and has been with us for about 2 weeks. He is active but also sleeps a lot. Has been vaccinated and last checked was healthy, just slightly underweight (has gained weight since he's with me). He has no issue with litter...
  23. Cassiopeia

    Skin problems

    Hello, I'm a newbie to this forum, but I'd like to ask for help. My three year old Donskoy Sphynx is having a skin problem. She's had something similar before, but we've always went to the vet, got some ointment for it and it went away. This time is much different. The rash is red, sometimes...
  24. E

    Kitten has anal sores??

    Hi everyone, I bright my baby Egg home 4 days ago and have noticed there’s odd sores or something on the sides of his anus. His stools have been loose and smell terrible. But otherwise he seems in high spirits, eating and drinking well. My vet doesn’t have an appointment for 3 weeks, which I...
  25. Mochigrandpa

    Mochi not using the box(diarrhea)

    Hello I’m new to the group but I’ve had my Mochi for about 5 months now and I have an older one as well named Grandpa. I kept mochi on the breeders diet (royal canin) and wanted to transition to a different food but for the past month he’s had diarrhea and we’ve gone to the vet and they gave...
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