The Sphynx cat generally will try most foods, including yours! Some of the foods that your kitten has been introduced to are; good quality kitten pouches such as Whiskas, tuna chunks in brine, sardines in tomato sauce, cooked chicken and fish, and a good quality dry kitten food such as Iams or Hills. Water must always be available.

Like any purebred cat, care must be taken to insure that vigorous breeders and healthy outcrosses are utilized to keep bloodlines and immunity strong and healthy. Most Sphynx are generally healthy and robust as adults. However, kittens are more fragile-especially the first couple of months of life. At that time care must be taken to keep them warm and insure their nutritional needs are being met. Appropriate vaccinations are critical in the first few months of life as well. See similar questions...

The correct spelling is SPHYNX . Many people spell it as the Egyptian Sphinx (cat body with a human head). See similar questions...

Yes and no. The sphynx cat has basic traits like other domestic cats but differ in that their personalities are VERY intense. Intense loyalty, intense playfulness, intense curiosity. They are also one of the most intelligent breeds. They crave human interaction and are very quick to become like another family member. They love to play with and interact with dogs sometimes more than other cats, assuming the dog is "cat-friendly. See similar questions...

If you are interested in adopting a kitten, go to the Adoption Procedure and Kittens Available pages on this website for further information. Kittens are placed in their new homes on a first come, first served basis unless a deposit is placed to reserve a specific kitten. A signed kitten adoption agreement is required before a kitten can be placed in a new home. This agreement covers the health guarantee, required care and general welfare of the kitten. See similar questions...

Of course, the main difference is the fact that the gene responsible for the Peterbald's hairlessness is basically dominant (if you are interested in a long discussion about the genetics of the PD coat types, send me an Email, and I will spare the rest of you ;) ), while the hairless gene of the Sphynx is recessive. The look of these cats is also very different. The Peterbald is lean and muscular, with long legs and a long, thin body. See similar questions...

Coyotes prefer carrion and small animals like rabbits, squirrels and mice. A hungry coyote that can't find food will take what it can, so we suggest you keep your small pets inside, especially at night. See similar questions...

I have two cats that my siberian husky has been brought up with since he was 8 weeks old, and I have managed to teach him to respect them, BUT I have to admit that I wudn't trust him left on his ow own with them apart from when I am in the house to supervise or when I am asleep at night. It is in their nature to kill small animals, soo if the worst happens you cant blame your husky ! They will not change, you have to stop bringing small animals which they sees as fair game into her domain. See similar questions...

There are many different ways to bathe a Sphynx from sponging them off in the kitchen sink, to wiping them down with a damp washcloth, to soaping them up in the bathtub. Over the years, we have found the best way is this-- run enough warm water in the bathtub that it just touches the bottom of the cat's stomach when they are in the standing position. By using this amount of water, the Sphynx isn't able to move around as easily as they would in more shallow water. See similar questions...

Sphynx have a normal lifespan and don't suffer from any special health problems. Although, as in any breed, there are unfortunate early deaths, many Sphynx have enjoyed a full life into their late teens or twenties. See similar questions...

Surprisingly, no. Anatolians tend to be "easy keepers", and an adult Anatolian will eat between 40 to 60 pounds of premium quality dog chow a month. As a puppy, an Anatolian should be fed a premium puppy food for the first year. Some breeders will use puppy food for the first 18 months, and then switch to a good adult food. See similar questions...

When this question was posed to the 300+ KB-L subscribers, many good examples of Kerries, cats,and other species of critters co-habitation were given, while just a few thought that their Kerries would never tolerate a cat under any conditions. Kerries and cats would seem to be able to co-exist in the same household and even become genuinely fond of each other with some guidelines. The carefully supervised initial introduction is most important. See similar questions...

The OFA accepts cats into the hip dysplasia, cardiac, and patellar luxation databases. Requirements, protocols, procedures, and fees are identical to dogs. See similar questions...

Yes, of course it is. There are literally thousands of 100% vegan cats out there and most of them do fine. Females, as mentioned above, can usually be given a 100% vegan diet with no problem. And so can many males. However, we really need to stress that if you want to make your males completely vegan, you need to be very dedicated and vigilant when it comes to maintaining their urinary tract health. NEVER feed a male a strictly kibble diet. See similar questions...

For at least the first year you will want to feed them a good quality kitten food purchased from a pet store or online. Some breeders feed raw meat, but keep in mind that meat does not have all of the balanced trace minerals and nutrition necessary to maintain optimum health. You will need to give nutritional supplements along with the meat. A good brand that is widely used is called Feline Instincts. Reading material about feeding raw can be obtained and purchased online. See similar questions...

The sphynx breed is known to secrete an oily substance to prevent drying of the skin. This can become a problem if it is not maintained properly. Each individual sphynx as with humans secretes a different amount of oil in the skin. Bathing the sphynx is important in order to prevent clogging of the skin pores. Un-bathed sphynx can also cause stains on fabrics and furniture because of the oil on the skin. See similar questions...