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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: lillylau on October 16, 2010, 16:18:34 PM

Title: sphynx cat
Post by: lillylau on October 16, 2010, 16:18:34 PM

Hi all does any one have any experince of sphynx cats I would love one to go with my growing brood. any experince welcome  :thanks:

Title: Re: sphynx cat
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on October 16, 2010, 18:56:09 PM

I think they're adorable but are quite high maintenance.  They need a bath at least once a week because of the oils their skin produces dont have any fur to be dispersed in.  And they really feel the cold so some owners have clothes knitted for them in winter.

Title: Re: sphynx cat
Post by: lillylau on October 16, 2010, 22:13:13 PM

thank you for your reply I am really looking into the breed trying to gain as much info as possible. i would really like to know first hanf experiences if any one has got them :thanks:

Title: Re: sphynx cat
Post by: clarenmax on October 17, 2010, 08:54:17 AM

I'm not sure any Purrs members have a sphynx?  Although I could be wrong !!!

I think they are beautiful, they feel so soft, just like a peach  :Luv2:

Title: Re: sphynx cat
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on October 17, 2010, 11:11:37 AM

We used to have a member with one, but dont think we do anymore. We had one come into our rescue the other year, and i spoke to the Sphynx rescue, who were lovely and they dont recommend bathing weekly, but wiping down instead, they also need their eyes and ears cleaning a lot. They also eat a lot more because they dont have fur to keep their body warm and can be prone to sensitive tums. They do leave greasy marks on their bedding because there is nowhere for the oil to go.