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First Sphynx Kitten? Hairless Must Haves for your Cat
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items Getting a sphynx kitten or cat requires a lot of research. Rather you go through a rescue or a breeder, please do your homework on this precious breed.
These are my recommendations and what have worked best for my kitty. Various foods work for diff...
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Grooming
Treats
Nighttime
Play
Dietary Needs
Kitty Bathroom
Grooming
Remember grooming a sphynx is not as difficult as it sounds, but needed, especially for very oily babies.
Obviously check to make sure your baby has no allergies, but I swear by this stuff. Nebula has a clean coat, and it’s gentle on all her parts. A sphynx momma at our clinic recommended this to me.
Johnson's® Baby Shampoo
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HEB has so many basic needs products and this one is fantastic!! I use this inbetween baths and for any spills. It’s gentle on her skin and fragrance free.
H-E-B
Get you some good nail clippers and learn where your cat’s quick is. You want to trim Sphynx nails more than other cats to prevent any scratching of you or themselves when itching.
Cat Nail Clippers by Pet Republique - Stainless Steel
Treats
From Training to Love to Helping experience new things, treats provide a positive reinforcement for your kitty.
You need high value treats when working with very smart cats. These are top tier, and Nebula goes absolutely wild for them. Use to harness train and perform tricks with your Sphynx.
Puree - Tuna with Ocean Fish
Churu is a fantastic treat for bath time, tricks, harness training, ect. Perfect for doing nails as well. Bribe your cat into a good time
INABA Churu Lickable Cat Treats 5 Flavor 20ct
Nebula is super into these, theyre not as healthy as some other treats- so don’t go overboard. But I use them as candy for training
Friskies Cat Food & Treats
Nighttime
Nighttime routine helps your kitty get into the sleepy mode. If you’re like me and your sphynx isn’t always sleeping in bed with you, here are some recommendations to help them feel comfortable.
You want a plush blanket if you want Sphynx love. True any super soft blanket will do, but high quality is preferred, and you want to be careful with allergies for your Skinfant.
Plush Blankets & Throws
This Dome bed is top tier! Not only is it heated when your kitty puts weight on it, but it LASTS! Mine has been with us since kitten hood, 3yrs and counting. It has a covered top so kitties feel safe entering.
K&H Heated Cat Bed Large Cats 22in Green
Any kind of heating aid with heart beat can be good transitioning friend for your kitty to snuggle up to
FRISCO Cuddle Bear Calming Electronic Heartbeat Anxiety Relief ...
Play
Stimulating their mind is very important, especially if you want a well behaved, or just not tearing up your apartment, kitty.
Cat Puzzles are the perfect way to stimulate your cats mind. A bored cat acts out, so it’s important to keep them entertained.
Cat Puzzle Toys & Games
Cat tunnels are the perfect way to keep your cat sneaky and playful.
cat tunnel with soft ball toy 29.5in
My cat is obsessed with this tunnel, we love that it has a place to rest on top too
Large Cat Tunnel Bed with 3 Toys, Scratch Resistant
Dietary Needs
Spynx have complex diets, so always check with your veterinarian and breeder (if applicable) on what works best for them. 🥰
Ask your vet about this one, but it seriously helped my sphynx regulate their bowels. It’s also got a fantastic flavor that both my cats love.
Probios Probiocin Oral Pet Gel Probiotic
Used this in the past for my dogs. It’s not as effective as the paste, but still a good one to have on hand.
PURINA PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS FortiFlora Powder Probiotic ...
Have not tried this brand, but adding raw into the diet helps. I like single ingredient treats for digestion. Nebula likes seafood only
Freeze-Dried & Jerky Treats for Cats
Kitty Bathroom
Sphynx can often have some stinky poo, and they use the litterbox a lot. Let’s make bathroom time enjoyable for all.
Sphynx cats use the litterbox frequently, and this saves me time and stress. It’s so easy to change the peepad and pellets. It’s been cheaper in the long run.
Tidy Cats Breeze Cat Litter Box Systems
Now you need to clean this out frequently, but it’s an excellent product to get rid of the stinkies. And your sphynx cat will have stinkies…..
Litter Genie
This perfect little dresser is great to hide kitty grooming or bathroom supplies in
Bathroom Drawers