10 month old Sphynx growing spots??

[Prince Anubis]

Hi guys I'm new to this, VERY glad a page like this exists, has helped me lots with my new baby.
I've recently grown concerned, due to the fact that my 10 month old baby has been growing tiny dark spots on some areas of his body, like on his cheeks, ears & outer areas of his belly? He has also been cleaning himself a lot. I'm just worried as to if they are bothering him, or if it's normal? Or if it's something I should contact my vet about? if anyone could help on this matter it would be wonderful & I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Prince Anubis]

My Sphynx is growing spots, but he does not get exposed to sunlight & he is not old, he is a baby! Should I be concerned?? Because I am, it's really worrying me.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Hello and welcome! It looks like pigmentation to me. It seems like darker colored Sphynx tend to develop/show more spots than other colored Sphynx....what a cutie. None of the spots are raised or red?

Patti

 

[MollysMom]

My Sphynx is growing spots, but he does not get exposed to sunlight & he is not old, he is a baby! Should I be concerned?? Because I am, it's really worrying me.

Post a picture of it if you can... most sphinx develop spots sooner or later. It is usually just pigment (like a freckle) and nothing to worry about.

 

[Yoda mom]

@Prince Anubis ,Welcome to you and Prince Anubis, what a cutie!
Looks like pigmentation - does he sit in the sun? Dark sphynx I have found pigment easy-
My black sphynx had a huge area of pigmentation when I adopted him that was vet checked to confirm.
Never hurts for a vet check if you have an appointment for follow up shots it can be checked then too-
There are several of us that have had similar experiences send asked about pigmentation and urticaria pigmentosa
Here on the lair- a search will bring up some pics too -

Please keep us updated-
If he is sunning to much, I move a cat tree etc to a new more shaded window area-
We are constantly trying to keep them out of the sun - they complain and hold onto the window ledge as I pry them away!

Looking forward to your journey with Prince Anubis - jump right in and enjoy the forums! Don't hesitate to ask anything- we are all here for each other

 

[Prince Anubis]

these are the spots, thank you so much for replying

 

[Prince Anubis]

Hello and welcome! It looks like pigmentation to me. It seems like darker colored Sphynx tend to develop/show more spots than other colored Sphynx....what a cutie. None of the spots are raised or red?

Patti

Thank you for replying! No they all seem to be pretty darkish grey/ black. I hope it's only pigmentation changes, Does this happen to all of them?

 

[Prince Anubis]

@Prince Anubis ,Welcome to you and Prince Anubis, what a cutie!
Looks like pigmentation - does he sit in the sun? Dark sphynx I have found pigment easy-
My black sphynx had a huge area of pigmentation when I adopted him that was vet checked to confirm.
Never hurts for a vet check if you have an appointment for follow up shots it can be checked then too-
There are several of us that have had similar experiences send asked about pigmentation and urticaria pigmentosa
Here on the lair- a search will bring up some pics too -

Please keep us updated-
If he is sunning to much, I move a cat tree etc to a new more shaded window area-
We are constantly trying to keep them out of the sun - they complain and hold onto the window ledge as I pry them away!

Looking forward to your journey with Prince Anubis - jump right in and enjoy the forums! Don't hesitate to ask anything- we are all here for each other

No Anubis hasn't been exposed to much sun, only in car rides & I keep him in a blanket, I don't want him to get sun burned & also because the weather is cold.
They seem to grown as the days progress. Thank you for sharing your experience & replying to my post!

 

[admin]

Hello @Prince Anubis and welcome to Sphynxlair! So glad you found us! As the others said it appears to be pigmentation, here is a search I did here on the site with some useful threads you can read through on pigmentation. http://sphynxlair.com/community/search/560162/?q=pigmentation&o=date Please enjoy the community! (y)

 

[Prince Anubis]

You guys have been sooo helpful, I greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much! I'm still taking Anubis to the vet tomorrow for his shots & to make sure it's not an allergic reaction to anything.

 

[Hairless Blessing]

Welcome to sphynxlair, good to have you. Handsome little gentleman
you have. I agree, looks like pigmentation.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Let us know what the vet said. We have a dark Sphynx and spots come and go like magic. So don't be surprised if you experience the same thing. I have seen several members report the same thing.

Patti

 

[curlysue]

Welcome to the Lair! I agree with @Catzzzmeow sounds like pigment changes

 

[Yoda mom]

@Prince Anubis , thinking of you and checking in on lil prince Anubis.
How did the vet appointment go?