SphynxBrothers
Lairian
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- May 7, 2021
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Hello
Me and my girlfriend just brought home two beautiful sphynx kittens. Initially we just wanted to see them, we visited the seller and could just not leave there without, we didnt plan to have two - but when faced with the decision to which one to pick we decided it would be best to bring them both. It was a wise decision as we now realize later the seller gave these kittens up way too early - they where 6 weeks of age - the seller said we could bring them home if we wanted - one of the kittens, Riki or Rikimaru as he is named - was very scared when we saw him, he was shaking a lot, the seller had a kid in the house and I got a bad feeling these kittens where not treated very well.
Riki and Rumi, as the other brother is named has now been living with us for one week - next week at 8 weeks old they will recieve their vaccines.
We am trying to learn everything about these beautiful cats so we can provide them with a safe and loving enviroment. But I realize later that they should not be given away this early - honestly this feels more like a rescue that a purchase from a decent breeder. So now I realize we have a lot of responsibility to soscialize and teach these kittens prehaps some of the things their mother normally would do.
Riki and Rumi love to play together, but it seems Riki is a bit aggressive and plays too hard - what things can we do to teach them both to be a bit more gentle?
They also seem to bother eachother when one of them sleeps - the first couple of nights they where both sleeping with us in the bed - none of us could really get any sleep like this - so for the last couple of nights they have been sleeping in the bathroom - the floor has heating and we place comfy blankets on the floor - bring the litter box, food, water and some toys - they seem fine when we return in the morning, eager to greet us. We dont hear any Is this okey or should they be sleeping with us in the bed?
Next week they are getting their shots, we are not sure we want to chip them - as we dont want to create any trauma or unecessary pain. They will stay in door for the most part - when they get older we would like to prehaps take them on small hikes in the forest right by our house. We realize its smart to have a chip if they run away or get stolen - but those two seems very unlikely as they are very well protected here. Any input on this? Neutering also seems out of question - its too barbarric and we want them to have healthy hormones - have you neutered your sphynx, if so - why?
They have a lot of toys - and next week a big climbing mount is arriving.
Riki is purring a lot and have really started to bond. He seems so happy to be pet and touched. Rumi also purr some, but not as much as Riki.
Any advice, feedback or comment is welcomed.
Me and my girlfriend just brought home two beautiful sphynx kittens. Initially we just wanted to see them, we visited the seller and could just not leave there without, we didnt plan to have two - but when faced with the decision to which one to pick we decided it would be best to bring them both. It was a wise decision as we now realize later the seller gave these kittens up way too early - they where 6 weeks of age - the seller said we could bring them home if we wanted - one of the kittens, Riki or Rikimaru as he is named - was very scared when we saw him, he was shaking a lot, the seller had a kid in the house and I got a bad feeling these kittens where not treated very well.
Riki and Rumi, as the other brother is named has now been living with us for one week - next week at 8 weeks old they will recieve their vaccines.
We am trying to learn everything about these beautiful cats so we can provide them with a safe and loving enviroment. But I realize later that they should not be given away this early - honestly this feels more like a rescue that a purchase from a decent breeder. So now I realize we have a lot of responsibility to soscialize and teach these kittens prehaps some of the things their mother normally would do.
Riki and Rumi love to play together, but it seems Riki is a bit aggressive and plays too hard - what things can we do to teach them both to be a bit more gentle?
They also seem to bother eachother when one of them sleeps - the first couple of nights they where both sleeping with us in the bed - none of us could really get any sleep like this - so for the last couple of nights they have been sleeping in the bathroom - the floor has heating and we place comfy blankets on the floor - bring the litter box, food, water and some toys - they seem fine when we return in the morning, eager to greet us. We dont hear any Is this okey or should they be sleeping with us in the bed?
Next week they are getting their shots, we are not sure we want to chip them - as we dont want to create any trauma or unecessary pain. They will stay in door for the most part - when they get older we would like to prehaps take them on small hikes in the forest right by our house. We realize its smart to have a chip if they run away or get stolen - but those two seems very unlikely as they are very well protected here. Any input on this? Neutering also seems out of question - its too barbarric and we want them to have healthy hormones - have you neutered your sphynx, if so - why?
They have a lot of toys - and next week a big climbing mount is arriving.
Riki is purring a lot and have really started to bond. He seems so happy to be pet and touched. Rumi also purr some, but not as much as Riki.
Any advice, feedback or comment is welcomed.