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Sphynx Cat Bathing |
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Sphynx Cat Ear Cleaning |
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Alice The Sphynx Videos |
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Since sphynx cats are hairless they require baths. Most sphynx requie a bath every 7 to 30 days depending on skin condition and age. Baths prevent them from becoming overly oily and breaking out in achne like rashes. And though it sounds scary to bathe a cat (even a hairless one) there are a few simple steps you can take to make bathing your sphynx cat, a little easier. Read more |
Sphynx cats lack of hair include their ears, because of this they often get a brown waxy build up inside their ears that should be cleaned on a weekly basis to prevent it causing medical problems (and is just looks gross). It is easily cleaned with a Q tip that has been dipped in warm water or with the ear cleaner you can purchase at your local pet store or online. Read more |
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Alice the sphynx is three years old and 5lbs but despite her size she has BIG opinions. When she’s not too busy, Alice likes to record her thoughts (with the help of her human mom) for all to see. See videos |
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Sphynx Cat Nail Care |
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Ask Alice! |
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Sphynx Cats And HCM |
| Their lack of fur also means that sphynx cats get waxy, dirty nails. Their claws become covered in a brown wax similar to that inside the ear. It's a mixture of the oil from their skin and the dirt they encounter. It is relatively easy to clean off after a bath with a Q tip. Or if you're sneaky, while they are napping. Embarrisingly, I often end up using my fingernails (disgusting I know!) Read more |
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Do you have a burning question that just needs a sphynx cat answer? Or do you just wonder what Alice the sphynx thinks about politics or men wearing leggings? Well here is your change to Ask Alice! |
HCM is a disease that causes thickening of the heart muscle resulting in poor relaxing and filling ability. As the heart’s pumping chamber (ventricle) becomes progressively thicker, less blood can enter the chamber; thus, less blood is ejected out to the body. The cause of HCM is unknown, although certain breeds of cats appear to be predisposed. Middle-aged male cats may be more commonly affected. Read more |
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Alices HCM Journal |
Sphynx Cat Links |
Sphynx Cat FAQ |
| Alice the sphynx was diagnosed with HCM February of 2013 and has been journaling her progress ever since. Here you can find information about HCM as well as medications, ask questions or find support if your cat also has HCM. Read journal | Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your sphynx cat? Or just want to help support other sphynx cat owners and lovers out there? Check out our links page to find clothing, soap, beds and other products geared specifically for sphynx cats! See links | Do you have a sphynx cat question? Or do you just wonder what other people have asked us? Well take a look at the sphynx cat FAQ for answers to some of our most heard sphynx cat questions. Get answers |
