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  1. Maria1305

    Unknown skin condition?

    Hello everyone! Abel is my 1,5 year old sphynx that developed some spots around his chest/ right arm a few months ago.. since then it didn’t spread. I already went to the vet and they can’t tell me what it is exactly. They gave me a corticosteroid gel but it doesn’t help. Does any of you know...
  2. D

    Cat is changing colors

    Hello! My Sphynx is bicolor but his skin recently started changing, he’s been on the same food his whole life but all of a sudden he’s been getting sun spots all over and dark pigmentation all over his sides of his bell and some of his back. Does anyone know why this would change? I’m posting...
  3. MikeandPablo

    Hives after Vaccine?

    I have had this Sphynx kitten, Pablo, for 11 days, (hes 3 months and 11 days) on the 8th day we had a vet appointment for his 2nd vaccine, the vet also did the Rabies vaccine. When I was home about 20 mins later, I noticed all these bumps. I wrote the Vet and he said it could be from plants, but...
  4. Pawsofmayhem

    Skin issues

    I have a 5 yo rescued sphynx who I’m 90% sure was let outside consistently by the previous owner. When we got Freddy Krueger, he had severe yeast build up and very, very dry skin. This was 2 years ago. I am a veterinary technician, and have spent the last 2 years with many dermatologist visits...
  5. D

    Dobby got skin problems! Allergic reaction?

    Hey guys my lil Dobby has today come up in a rash, no change in food over the last few days or litter etc and I’m not sure what else to think of, he’s booked in at the vets in two weeks for a check up anyways as that’s the soonest appointment but I’m wondering if you think you know what this...
  6. Rosemair

    Skin sore

    I noticed my sphynx has a sore on her stomach does anyone know what it could be?
  7. SphynxEllie

    Biting a paw and not letting it to heal

    Hello community! I know the vet is the better adviser here, but I feel desperate after the first visit. Ellie had a scratch/wand on her back paw, when she arrived, and this doesn’t heal for more than a month. The breeder assured me there was no trauma, and the wand originally looked like a burn...
  8. Beanboy

    New rash/ allergy?

    Bean is still under a year and he recently got a little circular scabby “rash” looking spot… I washed all his bedding and it went away or so we thought From time to time he’ll get the same looking thing on his paw, leg, forearm but its never spread or seemed to bother him- mostly upset me bc...
  9. Socky

    Help! White cluster bumps on my cat?

    Im sort of freaking out for my cat!! He’s a rescue and we’re trying our best as we’ve never owned a sphinx but lots of experience with cats. It’s on both of his front legs. Right is bigger than left. I’m fearful for ringworm or soemthing that could be transmitted to humans but it doesn’t look...
  10. OneEyedIgor

    Blemishes on skin? Is this normal?

    Hey Igor’s dad here, he’s been doing better with eating I’m still figuring out what food is best for him. He seems to really enjoy Wellness Gravies Fish variety, it’s the most I’ve seen him eat since the first day when he threw up. Now he has some new blemishes popping up, could this be a food...
  11. MeggyandHazel

    Help! Wondering if this is ringworm

    Hey all! Hazel has been licking away at this area on her leg for the last week and a half. The vet is coming on the weekend but I worry that it’s ringworm. The area is quite dry and when she licks it the wounds become more red. Could it be an allergy? Thanks!
  12. Yana and Osiris

    Brown crusty spot

    Hello everyone! Having checked the similar posts I'm still unsure if this is a burn, which I first suspected to be. The spot appeared yesterday out of the blue. But today it's kinda peeling off and I noticed 2 other smaller spots on the back. My other guess is allergy or maybe even skin fungal...
  13. 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...
  14. Ty Blaze

    Underbelly, inner-leg discoloration.

    Hello everyone! I have two little ones (Abu and Jasmine). Abu is covered in black peach fuzz, and Jasmine is a Peterbald. Abu has developed a discoloration on his under belly that I am unsure of what the cause would be. I had taken him to the vet a month ago regarding this issue and they gave...
  15. S

    Allergic reaction

    Confused! We have 2 sets of babies right now I have always fed the moms blue buffalo basics skin and stomach because my 1 mama was allergic to chicken and grain since feeding have had no issues I couldn’t find the cat food anywhere so I tried instinct limited “turkey” kittens busted out with...
  16. mamatiger2

    In need of help!!!

    Hi! I rescued my little girl about a month ago. I read up on things I had to do to keep her skin healthy but I think I’ve messed up!! As you can see in the photo she’s got a “rash” it doesn’t seem to hurt her but it is flaking and I’m worried I’ve hurt her skin unintentionally. I’ve been using...
  17. T

    Sphynx cat huge blackheads around the eyes and inside the ears. Possibility of melanom!!

    Hello dear Sphynxlairs ! I try searched in the forum but i didnt find any similar content so please for your attention. My cat has serious skin problem which seems like its grouning up! I was worried about some blackeads around my cats eyes so I visit an year ago the vet who said its just a...
  18. T

    Anyone’s vet ever prescribe Atopica for skin issues??

    My Tut is is almost 2 1/2 and has always struggled with skin issues. Mostly his neck and feet (the vet thinks it’s yeast) we have tried everything to no avail. Creams, shampoos, etc with the help of our vet. His skin isn’t horrible but it’s still a problem. We use Vetericyn when the redness...
  19. D

    Dark skinned sphynx with large dark spots all over?

    Hi everyone, I’m looking at getting my current sphynx/Devon mix a lifelong friend and recently saw this ad of a local sphynx pop up. She’s 2 years old and very adorable. I noticed the obvious discolouration on the skin and asked the owner what they were. They claim they’re just spots where...
  20. polinagoldberg

    Skin issues: help

    My female sphynx (4.5 mo) has been experiencing ongoing skin issues for the last month and a half. She was originally on Royal canin kitten food and after this started happening we switched her on a limited protein fish diet, but it didn’t seem to help. She’s been to the vet and he’s given her...
  21. Misty Lee 123

    Sphynx tan?

    I know the topic of Sphynx, the sun, skin discolouration comes up a lot but I haven’t seen this exact question. Does anyone’s Sphynx get a tan in the sunnier/warmer months? It has recently transitioned to becoming very sunny and warm where I live and my 18mo Sphynx has developed slight ‘tan’...
  22. bakmiauw

    Dark Spots on Sphynx Cat Please Help!

    Hi everyone, ive just recently joined and this is my very first post. I have a 6 months old Sphynx who has just recently started getting these dark spots on her skin and it doesn’t seem to go away. Ive consulted a vet and since they dont know much abt the breed they just decided to try and see...
  23. S

    Ongoing skin problems! ):

    Hey there! I’m new to this website… My girl Valentine has been having skin problems since about March. She’s gone for multiple allergy shots, has been put on antibiotics twice (she licks her skin raw) and I just paid for her to have an allergy test. She’s on Hill Diet d/d prescription kibble and...
  24. L

    Unknown skin mark

    Noticed a mark on Pablos front leg in the morning, it has come from nowhere. This mark is dark and feels smooth which is slightly raised. Pablo has regular baths, and has never had anything like this before. does anyone know what this is? I don’t know if he’s fallen asleep on the window sill...
  25. S

    Help! Curious yellowish patches on Sphynx.

    These patches appeared on my 11 month old male overnight. They are rough like a scab but not colored like one. No changes in his diet, environment, or shampoos. He is eating and drinking normal and is energetic and seems healthy other than the patches. He has a vet appointment in a few weeks...
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