New sphynx mommy

[AlexaEels]

Looking for advice on what temperature to keep my house at during winter. Also, what is the best shampoo to use on a sphynx kitten? I have heard many different things and am wondering what has worked best for everyone. Thank you in advance

 

[Yoda mom]

@AlexaEels , I have four sphynx they do great with Hylyt shampoo- soap free hypoallergenic and smells great and rinses easy! No skin issues at all and they are soooo soft- I recommend Hylyt and a pair of exfoliating gloves to hold slippery kitty and helps get them clean - I put a towel on the bottom of our "spa" tub or sink

I live in Florida with constant AC around 76 degrees and they all do fine - best advice I have is to get a few of those 50x60 throw blankets ( I get at Ross or Marshall's for about $10) I keep around the house - they are experts at finding warm spots! Please be careful with flat top stoves , floor heat vents (recommend air deflectors for floor vents) , wood stoves , etc - and toilet lids down! I don't use fabric softners or dryers sheets when washing kitty Beth towels or blankets or cat beds to avoid allergies-

I get Hylyt shampoo online and my vets office sells it too
Various places sell it online - I was told about it by a member and looooove it
I only use the Hylyt shampoo and even use it with baby wash clothes for in between wipe downs instead of baby wipes - I use unscented alcohol free only baby wipes for toe nails n butts

Dog Grooming Supplies | HyLyt Shampoo, Creme Rinse, and Bath Spray

 

[AlexaEels]

@AlexaEels , I have four sphynx they do great with Hylyt shampoo- soap free hypoallergenic and smells great and rinses easy! No skin issues at all and they are soooo soft- I recommend Hylyt and a pair of exfoliating gloves to hold slippery kitty and helps get them clean - I put a towel on the bottom of our "spa" tub or sink

I live in Florida with constant AC around 76 degrees and they all do fine - best advice I have is to get a few of those 50x60 throw blankets ( I get at Ross or Marshall's for about $10) I keep around the house - they are experts at finding warm spots! Please be careful with flat top stoves , floor heat vents (recommend air deflectors for floor vents) , wood stoves , etc - and toilet lids down! I don't use fabric softners or dryers sheets when washing kitty Beth towels or blankets or cat beds to avoid allergies-

I get Hylyt shampoo online and my vets office sells it too

Thank you so much for all this great advice. I use the same shampoo on my bulldog. Perfect. I will be very careful with the stove top, I never thought of that. We do not have central heat so the vents are only for AC which will be out of use until summer. We do have an electric fireplace, but it is not hot to the touch at all. In fact none of our heaters are hot to the touch because we have an autistic daughter we have to make sure she is safe. Oh and we have tons of fuzzy warm blankets all over the house for our daughter. She has a few in every room and at least 2 on the sofa at all times. She keeps a bean bag with a could fuzzy blankets by the fireplace to keep herself and our bulldog warm. That is their cuddle spot. We also have a couple shag throw rugs throughout the house for our bulldog. We really don't use fabric sheets either because the hubby has super sensitive skin. Thanks again for the advice, I need all I can get! I have been a busy mama and cleaning and kitty proofing the house. Hubby says I am nesting lol

 

[Yoda mom]

@AlexaEels A excited for you and your family! Welcome to the journey! Lol I am still kitty prodding constantly!
They are into everything all the time! Knocking over mugs , picture frames , anything breakable I swear!
Watch ribbons yarn, etc ! I have to kitty proof their toys cutting of strings and bells etc ..We have had a few members kitties needing surgery - they put everything in their mouths!

Can't wait for pics! Please remember to get all paperwork before you leave and vet check appointment in so many days contract -


You will be dreaming of names all night
I like Baldwin

 

[AlexaEels]

@AlexaEels A excited for you and your family! Welcome to the journey! Lol I am still kitty prodding constantly!
They are into everything all the time! Knocking over mugs , picture frames , anything breakable I swear!
Watch ribbons yarn, etc ! I have to kitty proof their toys cutting of strings and bells etc ..We have had a few members kitties needing surgery - they put everything in their mouths!

Can't wait for pics! Please remember to get all paperwork before you leave and vet check appointment in so many days contract -


You will be dreaming of names all night
I like Baldwin

Sounds like a normal day in my house lol. We already have all paperwork, have had a checkup at our vet and he has already had HCM scan. He is in great health and we are just waiting for my husband to get home from his business trip so we can pick him up tomorrow. So excited! We do have to wait until he is a bit older before he can be neutered, but that is no big deal. He is just too young for that still. A few more weeks and we will have that done.

 

[Yoda mom]

He is obviously In the best of love and care with your family!
Have a safe trip and keep us posted!

 

[AlexaEels]

Thank you. We are doing our best

 

[AlexaEels]

He is obviously In the best of love and care with your family!
Have a safe trip and keep us posted!

If you wouldn't mind giving me advice on the best food to feed a kitten. He is 14 weeks old.

 

[Hairless Blessing]

Welcome to sphynxlair, good to have you. Try to feed a good grain free food.
Wet and dry. If your breeder is using a good food don't change it. If you have to change it
you have to slowly.
1st week 1/4 new 3/4 old
2nd week 1/2 new 1/2 old
3rd week 3/4 new 1/4 old
4th week switch completely.
Their stomach is easy to get
upset. You have to be careful.

 

[AlexaEels]

Welcome to sphynxlair, good to have you. Try to feed a good grain free food.
Wet and dry. If your breeder is using a good food don't change it. If you have to change it
you have to slowly.
1st week 1/4 new 3/4 old
2nd week 1/2 new 1/2 old
3rd week 3/4 new 1/4 old
4th week switch completely.
Their stomach is easy to get
upset. You have to be careful.

The breeders are feeding Iams and I am just not a fan at all. I will switch slowly, that is perfect thank you. Now to figure out the best food to feed my baby.

 

[Hairless Blessing]

The breeders are feeding Iams and I am just not a fan at all. I will switch slowly, that is perfect thank you. Now to figure out the best food to feed my baby.

I feed Natural Balance LID
(Limited Ingredients Diet)
Very fine food. It's grain free
no filers and junk.
They have different flavors.
I use green peas and salmon.
My Izmae had issues with poultry. So even if it's not Chicken you have to read the ingredients. It still can have chicken fat or broth. Seems like I've noticed just here on the lair
there is several that can't feed poultry.I think I would go with something else. Not even chance it.

 

[AlexaEels]

I feed Natural Balance LID
(Limited Ingredients Diet)
Very fine food. It's grain free
no filers and junk.
They have different flavors.
I use green peas and salmon.
My Izmae had issues with poultry. So even if it's not Chicken you have to read the ingredients. It still can have chicken fat or broth. Seems like I've noticed just here on the lair
there is several that can't feed poultry.I think I would go with something else. Not even chance it.

That is what I feed my bulldog, well not the kind for cats lol. Thank you, I do love that brand.

 

[Hairless Blessing]

Well that's good you know
about it.

 

[KitKat26]

Hi there We keep our house between 75-76 degrees during the winter. Also I use Hylyt shampoo. @Yoda mom recommended it to me and I love it. It smells like coconut and does a great job at getting all the dirt off and it doesn't cause any skin problems.

 

[Xandria]

I'm so excited for you. I'd love to see your awesome household of animal companions. I'm sure baldwin will snuggle up to your Maine coon eventually.

I also use HyLyt shampoo.

We have lots of blankets, a fireplace with a bed in front, and three heated cave beds. Our house ranges in temperature as we like fresh air, but Max has lots of places to find warmth.

Have fun today.

 

[Toa and Ross]

Oh precious baldwin is home! Happy gotcha day. I heared very good stories about the hylyt shampoo. I have a lot of blankets in my house were my boys can crawl into so they'll stay warm.
Enjoy this day!

 

[AlexaEels]

He go and get him at 7 tonight. It seems forever away still. Thank you everyone for the kind words. Be prepared for tons of pictures

 

[Catzzzmeow]

@AlexaEels Can't wait to see the pics. Just wanted to remind you to make sure you get the records from vaccinations from your breeder. It can be easy to forget to ask for them with all of the excitement!


Patti

 

[AlexaEels]

Thank you. I am afraid I might forget who I am! I am spending my day cleaning and doing some unnecessary shopping lol. I mean I am sure he doesn't need every toy and sweater I can find. I may need help lol

 

[Xandria]

Thank you. I am afraid I might forget who I am! I am spending my day cleaning and doing some unnecessary shopping lol. I mean I am sure he doesn't need every toy and sweater I can find. I may need help lol

LOL LOL LOL

I love Sphynx parents in waiting. We're all the same breed of anticipation. Your intensity and seeming madness is in good company.

I'm anxious with you right now!!!

 

[AlexaEels]

Lol. At least I know I am not the only one. I did the same thing with every baby we waited for. 2 and 1/2 more hours :/

 

[Hairless Blessing]

I have used HyLyt Shampoo for
A few years also.
Great shampoo.

 

[AlexaEels]

Well good news and bad news. We went and got to visit our baby and the hubby ended up falling in love with one of Baldwins brothers. So he is going in for a vet visit this week and we will be brining home two babies. Baldwin and Seymour. They will be here Sunday. This wait is going to kill me!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Uh oh....you have the fever lol. How exciting 2 babies!!! Gotcha day is going to be double the fun.

 

[Xandria]

Well good news and bad news. We went and got to visit our baby and the hubby ended up falling in love with one of Baldwins brothers. So he is going in for a vet visit this week and we will be brining home two babies. Baldwin and Seymour. They will be here Sunday. This wait is going to kill me! View attachment 63512

LMAO. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Oh my goodness. That is the best news ever!!!! What a cutie! Cannot wait for your Gotcha Day either. Buy more litter!!!