If you re going to get a sphynx you should absolutely have the cat screened regularly for heart.
Where can i get a sphynx cat.
Start your search with local veterinary clinics.
Verrilli and kranz mention that the sphynx cat breed is prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick.
Veterinary clinic staff are typically kept up to date on the shelters and programs in the area and can direct you to a rescue nearby that has sphynx cats if one exists.
They can t go out in the cold and they are at risk of sunburn in summer.
All colors at the moment we only have dwelf and bambino kittens available sphynx kittens for sale in andalusia alabama united states breeder name.
There are several ways that you can find a sphynx cat for adoption.
You want an indoor cat.
Small tica registered cattery located in andalusia alabama.
They crave attention from their owners and aren t aloof.
If you like a cat to have the freedom to come and go a sphynx won t really suit you.
A sphynx cat needs a bath at least once a week and preferably in a medicated pet shampoo like malaseb to ensure any bacteria or other nasties are killed during the bath.
Called the mexican hairless these cats looked similar to today s sphynx and supposedly were obtained from indians around albuquerque.
Get all natural cat litter made of trees for now but start toilet training your sphynx right away and it ll be the best thing ever you can teach her how to flush too later.
Soft like chamois leather you ll soon find the sphynx s big ears and wide lemon eyes irresistible.
But in the meantime.
The book of the cat by frances simpson published in 1903 mentioned a pair of gray and white hairless cats dick and nellie belonging to an albuquerque new mexico cat lover named f.
That s because the sphynx is one of the friendliest breeds around.
In order to create the best breed they have put a lot of effort and money on importing the premium quality sphynx cats from russia where the best sphynx elf and bambiono come from.
You might hesitate to cuddle with a sphynx but a sphynx won t hesitate to cuddle with you.
Most cats of this breed have been acclimated to regular baths by their breeder which you can see in all the cat videos of hairless kitties happily playing in the bath.
But if you want to turn your home into the perfect environment for an indoor cat a sphynx will love you.
They ensure that every cat is vaccinated sanitized and can only be picked up when the cat reaches 13 to 16 months old.
Like many purebred cats sphynx cats can develop genetic health problems.
