Shontae
Lairian
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2016
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Hello everyone!
I have my new baby picked out and am impatiently waiting for the first week of November when I can drive 7 hours to go get him! However, in the meantime I am obsessively learning all I can so I can be the best new mom I can be. I have found out so much, but do have a few general questions. For starters, what ear solution is the best? Shampoo? I currently am looking at the Purepet D-grease for shampoo. I have scoured amazon but have been confused with conflicting reviews. I am pretty adament about using as natural of ingredients as possible. Suggestions?
I also am wondering about litter box information. I've heard, and read, that these guys have a finicky digestive track and that their feces can be quite smelly. Do self-cleaning litterboxs help or do they not make much difference? I already have a domed litterbox for now, however, I was thinking a self-cleaning box might be necessary. How often do you usually have to clean for one Sphynx? Any tips on smell control? I will do anything and everything to avoid smells. Also, litter recommendations?
I also wanted some input on harness/leash training. I really want to harness train my new little guy so I can have him go most places with us. Any tips or suggestions? I've heard this breed is easier to train in this way.
I believe I have toys, grooming, and food under control, but I would like tips on making his transition less traumatic. I will optimally be picking him up by car and, unfortunately, we'll have a 7 hour drive home. Would this be too much cooped up time? If so I can fly part way to cut down on time. Is there a certain way I should approach him in the first few days? How should I set up my home to invite him in and make him comfortable? What carrier would be best (soft or plastic)? Any other tips for a gentler transition would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for reading this guys!
I have my new baby picked out and am impatiently waiting for the first week of November when I can drive 7 hours to go get him! However, in the meantime I am obsessively learning all I can so I can be the best new mom I can be. I have found out so much, but do have a few general questions. For starters, what ear solution is the best? Shampoo? I currently am looking at the Purepet D-grease for shampoo. I have scoured amazon but have been confused with conflicting reviews. I am pretty adament about using as natural of ingredients as possible. Suggestions?
I also am wondering about litter box information. I've heard, and read, that these guys have a finicky digestive track and that their feces can be quite smelly. Do self-cleaning litterboxs help or do they not make much difference? I already have a domed litterbox for now, however, I was thinking a self-cleaning box might be necessary. How often do you usually have to clean for one Sphynx? Any tips on smell control? I will do anything and everything to avoid smells. Also, litter recommendations?
I also wanted some input on harness/leash training. I really want to harness train my new little guy so I can have him go most places with us. Any tips or suggestions? I've heard this breed is easier to train in this way.
I believe I have toys, grooming, and food under control, but I would like tips on making his transition less traumatic. I will optimally be picking him up by car and, unfortunately, we'll have a 7 hour drive home. Would this be too much cooped up time? If so I can fly part way to cut down on time. Is there a certain way I should approach him in the first few days? How should I set up my home to invite him in and make him comfortable? What carrier would be best (soft or plastic)? Any other tips for a gentler transition would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for reading this guys!
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