In ancient times, the sphinxes were considered sacred, they were even credited with magical properties. Some people still believe in these qualities. Canadian Sphynxes have been of great interest for many years, and the number of fans of this breed of cats is constantly increasing. But before you start a cat in your home, you need to carefully read the features of caring for it.
Canadian Sphynxes are devoid of hair, but the heat transfer of animals is quite high. Their skin is always warm to the touch, so it may even seem that the cat has a fever and is sick. Body temperature ranges from 38-39 ° C. The most interesting thing is the psychological connection between man and animal. Sphinxes have an understanding, deep and meaningful look. They subtly feel the mood of their master. The love of a pet for a person is immeasurable, he does not get tired of proving it.
Content of the Canadian Sphynx
The content of the Sphynx is different from that of other cats. Excretions accumulate in the numerous folds of the skin, which attract dust and dirt like a magnet. Therefore, it is necessary from time to time to bathe your pet in warm water using a special shampoo for cats (you can use baby shampoo without a pronounced odor). Wipe lightly soiled sphinx skin with special wet wipes designed for animal care. Do not let your pet spend a lot of time in the sun, as the skin burns quickly.
The Canadian Sphynx is a fairly clean cat, so you should always keep the litter box clean. Trim your nails as they grow back. Press down gently on the paw using sharp tweezers and cut off the transparent tip. Be careful not to touch sensitive areas. To prevent the cat from ripping off furniture, you can ask your veterinarian for help and remove the sphinx's claws (or purchase a scratching post).
Ears, eyes, teeth care
Canadian Sphynxes are endowed with large ears. Due to the accelerated metabolism and increased body temperature, secretions quickly accumulate in the ears of the animal. Clean your cat's ears once a week using a regular cotton swab. Do not clean the auricle too deeply, this can lead to otitis media or damage to the eardrum. By the way, in pet stores there are special ear cleaners.
Since sphinxes have practically no eyelashes, impurities often form in the eyes. If a cat has watery eyes, purulent discharge appears, you should consult a doctor, this indicates the presence of an infection. Clear and brownish discharge is normal. Wipe the sphinx of the eyes with a cosmetic disc dipped in chamomile infusion, tea leaves, warm furacilin solution or boiled water. You can use special eye wipes.
Brush your cat's teeth gently to avoid plaque and tartar. Teach your animal to dental hygiene from an early age. The gums should be pink with no visible signs of inflammation. There are special food for cleaning teeth on the market.
Sphynx nutrition
Canadian Sphynxes have a good appetite, are omnivorous (since their metabolism is accelerated due to the lack of wool, a lot of energy is required). These cats are distinguished by the absence of fastidiousness to food. Don't let your pet overeat. When keeping the sphinx, a choice must be made between natural food and industrial feed. The finished feed is the most balanced. Natural food is also a decent option, but it is difficult to balance it (calculate the correct proportion, the required amount of minerals and vitamins). Sphinxes are strictly contraindicated in fatty foods.
