You might think a hairless cat requires no grooming. Think again. Sphynx must be bathed regularly to remove excess oil from their skin. All cats produce these secrete natural oils, but Sphynx don’t have fur to absorb them. If you don’t remove them, they can cause skin problems. In fact, the frequency of bathing depends on the individual cat. You will find that males and lighter colored Sphynx need to be bathed more often to keep clean and usually darker colored Sphynx need less frequent bathing. I suggest a bath every 2 weeks as a starting point and you can alter the schedule to fit the needs of your particular Sphynx. You can use baby shampoo with pH value 5.5.
Because Sphynx have no ear hair, ear wax and dirt build up more quickly, so their ears must be cleaned regularly as well. Once a week is enough. They need to be cleaned carefully with an accurate ear cleaner moistened with water or a special lotion. However, washing them too often increases the risk of clogging the ear canal. Читать далее «You might think a hairless cat requires no grooming»