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[stephanysphynx]

Hi. I’m new, so I’m not 100% sure I’m doing this right. But my Sphynx gets regular baths, so I know this isn’t dirt on her. Any idea what these spots are??? She is about 7 months old.

 

[Yoda mom]

@stephanysphynx welcoming you amd your girl to the lair Family
What's her name ? Hope you can share more photos I bet she is a sweetie
Have you changed food ? Litter? Does she sunbathe a lot in the window ?
For peace of mind with any skin things getting a vet visit amd skin scrapimg may help .
We all chime in to help each other bcz it seems like we all have experiences to share with poo or skin issues you can share oth your vet .

Hoe long has she had the spots? Do you have any other pets with spots?

Here is a helpful link

Sphynx Skin Conditions

Will be following closely for updates

 

[stephanysphynx]

Her name is Luci. She has been eating the same food. I change her litter almost daily. She does sit in my window a lot or in sun spots on the floor. I noticed the spots a little over a week ago. She is my only pet! I should add that before she got the spots she was throwing up. It looked like food. Could it be related to her food?

 

[Yoda mom]

We have seen several sphnyx with food allergies as well as sunbathing pigmentation .
Even allergies to fabric softeners , plug in air fresheners etc .
Sphynx with Skin Conditions - What are you feeding?

We can't diagnosis but all Come together with suggestions to discuss with your vet

Always best for a vet visit for early intervention amd diagnosis .

Will be following closely for updates

Head mooches to Luci!
Adorable name! Hope you can share pics

Ps what type litter ? Some, are allergic to corn based litters like worlds best or perfumed litters

Many of us use dr elseys unscented clumping on the blue and and white bag . A close duplicate I get -5 pet supermarket is fresh for life pet odor destoyer unscented clumping in the black and gold bag - not the tub - it's not the same .

 

[Annejo12]

My cat gets spots like that when she is due for a bath. Not sure if it is the same, hard to tell on pictures.

 

[Yoda mom]

Do the spots come of with a little coconut and wet exfoliating gloves?

 

[admin]

Can you get a few clear shots?

 

[stephanysphynx]

I use an arm & hammer litter. Should I use something else?
She just had a bath and the spots didn’t come off. But I will try coconut oil. And I will try to get some more pictures!

 

[Toa and Ross]

@stephanysphynx welcome to sphynxlair for you and Luci!

 

[Bailey21]

@stephanysphynx I use Arm & Hammer as well, I haven't had any issues with it!

 

[stephanysphynx]

Vet said it was a food allergy. He took great care of her and recommended different foods to try. Thank you for all of your help!! She is a happy girl now

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Thanks for updating the thread. Hopefully you will find a food that works well.