Welcome to the family...Archibald ❤️

[MaryLomax2690]

Hi everyone, new members here!
This is Archibald.
He was born on 23rd November 2020 and we brought him home on Tuesday (26th January 2021)
We’ve never had a Sphynx before so any top tips & tricks most welcome!

 

[Sheldon13]

Hi Archibald! So handsome.

Have you ever been around a Sphynx before? Are you familiar with some of the special care they require?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[Beckinboots]

Congratulations! Archibald looks like a darling little peanut.

 

[MaryLomax2690]

Hi Archibald! So handsome.

Have you ever been around a Sphynx before? Are you familiar with some of the special care they require?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

We haven’t really been around them but had obviously done ALOT of research beforehand to make sure we could definitely cater for his needs etc.
He’s the most amazing little guy and I’ve never known affection like it from an animal!
❤️

 

[Sheldon13]

I think the biggest difference is hygiene. It varies between cats, but generally you want to bathe every 2-4 weeks with an actual pet shampoo. My favorite is Hylyt brand.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[MaryLomax2690]

I think the biggest difference is hygiene. It varies between cats, but generally you want to bathe every 2-4 weeks with an actual pet shampoo. My favorite is Hylyt brand.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

Do you rub into the skin, or just put the shampoo in the bath and rub the water over them? Lots of conflicting info on that! Thank you for your help, this forum seems great!

 

[Sheldon13]

No wrong or right way. But I use exfoliating gloves and lather the soap into those first, then shampoo, then rinse.


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[Toa and Ross]

Welcome to sphynxlair. What a cutie Archibald is. And so handsome.

 

[Beckinboots]

Do you rub into the skin, or just put the shampoo in the bath and rub the water over them? Lots of conflicting info on that! Thank you for your help, this forum seems great!

Whichever you do, it's important to rinse them thoroughly. Rankle doesn't like being lathered in the bath so I do it out of the bath then rinse him off. It makes for a happier time for both of us. However, I've had other cats in the past (Siamese) who absolutely love having baths. Every cat is different so just try to find what works for you guys.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

My goodness look at that little wrinkly. Welcome to SL.

 

[admin]

Hello @MaryLomax2690 and welcome to Sphynxlair! So glad you found us! What a cutie you have there! Please enjoy the community!

 

[pussiette]

Hi everyone, new members here!
This is Archibald.
He was born on 23rd November 2020 and we brought him home on Tuesday (26th January 2021)
We’ve never had a Sphynx before so any top tips & tricks most welcome!

Welcome he’s beautiful.

Tip get pet insurance and cat proof your place.

Sphynx Proofing tips

What did you have to kitty proof in your home that you didn't except to have to?

 

[Zab]

OMG how precious! Congratz, love the name!