How Do You Properly Groom A Sphynx Cat?
So, you have a Sphynx cat and you quickly realize that they need a lot of grooming. Here are my tried and true tips to keeping your kitty clean. Sphynx cats do not have hair to wisk away their natural body oils and they can get very dirty. The first thing I do before running a bath for our Sphynx cat is moisturize her nose. Our poor little girl always has a brown and crusty nose. To keep it clean takes moisture. When it is really crusty I wipe a small dab of A&D Ointment on there before I start bathing her to loosen up the dirt. For daily use, try Ayr saline gel to moisturize their nose without worrying about them licking and ingesting it. Handy links to these products are available in the Resources section below this article! Next, I get a towel handy. If you really love your kitty, throw it in the dyer to warm it up. Run warm bathwater in a sink or tub. Remember that their skin is sensitive, so not too hot! Sometimes I’ll put our Sphynx girl in the shower with me, but I’m pretty sure