We all know that cats were sacred to the ancient Egyptians. The remnants of this rich civilization have given us numerous motifs such as the “Amulet, cat” statue with felines as the main protagonists. which is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Historical curiosity aside, Sphinx, also known as Egyptian cat or sphinx, is suitable for family. While they are not part of the perfect cat breeds for having children (Burmese and Persian, for example), sphinx cats can live with little ones if we train them properly.
Beyond his ability to relate to children, the sphinx We hide more curiosity than no hair and aim to discover them. Moreover, experts do not tips to care for this sensitive breed.
Your skin deserves special attention
If you think it’s easier not to have hair, you’re not right. They make it clear on Purina, “a cup prone to skin issues, including the development of rashes and fungal infections. You have to be careful and protect the sphinx from sunburn.”
Therefore, it is important prevent the cat from being overexposed to the sun and “lubricate their skin with a bath and even sunscreen,” say experts from the Veterinary Hospital of Catalonia at Diario Veterinario.
Likewise, it is very important to wash with a sponge every week to maintain proper hygiene and remove oily secretions.
Eyes and ears do not stay on the sides
We have already mentioned that the skin of Egyptian cats needs pampering. We add ear and eye care to this.
In Diario Veterinario, they emphasize that “the absence of eyelashes makes this breed more prone to eye infections because dust and dirt particles get into them more easily.” In this way, we must clean the area daily so that they do not get infected. They detail this at Animal Expert we can do it with physiological saline.
As for the ears, they are large and very open, so they tend to accumulate a lot of earwax, which we need to clean often.
Pay attention to the temperature of the house
bald This breed is vulnerable to temperature changes and difficult to keep stable.. That’s why at AnimalWised they recommend keeping the sphinx in a warm place (neither too cold nor too hot), especially in winter.
We take this opportunity to remember the many benefits of having a cat at home, for example they can help reduce our anxiety and their presence reduces feelings of loneliness.
Complete and balanced diet
We may not think so at first, but because they have no hair, they need a complete diet so that their body temperature does not drop. In the Veterinary Journal, they state that “veterinarians of the Torreblanca Veterinary Clinic talk about the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for the cat, rich in calories and protein.”
Experts point out that “it consumes a large part of the animal due to the lack of hair”. [calorías y proteínas] for maintain your body temperature which is superior to other races.”
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