Sphynx cat: Nutrition, character, training and much more about the Sphynx cat

By Roswitha Berger

There is hardly a cat breed about which there are more prejudices than about naked cats. For many people they are unfortunate creatures of a misguided breeder's ambition. In reality, nature produces naked cats again and again, which can even hold their own as outdoor cats. Also, there are several breeds called Sphynx cats that have nothing in common genetically.

In this book, learn not only everything about keeping and caring for cats, but also about the origin of the breeds and the absolutely adorable character that is innate in all naked cats.

Get answers to the questions:
What to consider when keeping them?
How do you have to care for the skin, claws and teeth of Sphynx cats?
How can you recognize good cat food?
Which vaccinations are important?
Why is training useful for Sphynx cats?
Of course, the book also briefly introduces the different breeds, which originated independently in Canada, Russia and in Hawaii.

The contents of the book:
1) Origin of the cats
2) character
3) Demands of the breed
4) building instructions for cat furniture
5) Health and vet visits
6) Cat safe apartment
7) Education and training
8) Signs of diseases

There are additional detailed instructions and valuable tips in the appendix. In addition, the book included over 10 illustrations.

The book will teach you a lot of interesting facts about these adorable cats. Sphynx cats are robust, playful and very affectionate. Buy the book now and get into the world of Sphynx cats.

• Language: English
• Publisher: XinXii
• Release date: Apr 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9783986469368

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Table of contents

Table of contents

List of Figures

Basic knowledge about Sphynx cats

Breeds overview

Canadian Sphynx

Don Sphynx

Kohona cats

Peterbald Cats

Short legged bambino cats

Floppy ear Ukrainian Levkoy

Elf cat

Common features of the breed

Not all naked is the same.

The loving character

Prejudices that are not confirmed.

Typical hereditary diseases

Torture breeding or not?

Too sensitive for outdoors

Allergies against cats

Care and health

Prevent dental problems

Skin care

Claw care

Ear cleaning

Eye cleaning

Pay attention to the needs

Merge strangers cats

Socialize with other animals

Getting the Sphynx used to dogs

Interactions with the people

Sphynx cats diet

Wet or dry food?

Features of good cat food

Encourage cats to drink

Milk and snacks

What you should know about vitamin supply.

The attitude of Sphynx cats

Uncontrolled free access is not possible.

Tips for decorating the outdoor area

Design apartment suitable for cats

Hygiene and cat keeping

Supply on vacation

Create a safe environment

Security for balconies and windows

Deadly dangers from tilted windows

Attention Poison

Think three dimensionally

Special dangers for kittens

Health and vet visits

Health insurance for animals

Vaccinate with understanding

Why chipping is important .

Castration is animal welfare

Minimizing the risk of anesthesia .

The selection of the Sphynx cat

Baby cat or adult animal?

Breeders, multipliers and traders

Good and bad sellers

Never buy out of pity.

The purchases for the cat

The transport box

Bowls and fountains

Cat litter box

Choose the bedding .

Toys and other small things

A sphynx moves in.

Picking up the animals

Settle in

Education and dressage

Do not mix dressage and education.

Consistent education

Dressage provides variety

Clicker training

Avoiding typical parenting mistakes .

Recognize signs of disease

The body temperature in naked cats

Urine and fecal samples

Appendix:

Rearrangement of the feed

The problem with BARF

Mistress is pregnant

Adhere to diets for multiple animals.

Endure unpleasantness

Get used to the leash

Some tricks that cats learn quickly

Cats must be allowed to scratch.

Notes on ectoparasites

Tips for reducing stress

The psychology of cats

About our series: My cat for life

List of Figures

Figure 1: Canadian Sphynx

Figure 2: Donskoy cat

Figure 3: Kohona cat

Figure 4: two Peterbald kittens

Figure 5: Munchkin cat

Figure 6: Levkoy cat

Figure 7: Claw scissors,

Figure 8: Sphynx cat playing with water

Figure 9: Cat tree drawing,

Figure 11: Balconies should be secured.

Figure 12: Sphynx cat at the veterinarian

Figure 13: Use funnel collar.

Figure 14: The transport box is important.

Figure 15: Cat bowl,

Figure 16: A drinking fountain for cats

Figure 17: Litter box with hood,

Figure 18: Homemade furnishings of cat lovers,

Figure 21: Collecting urine samples,

Figure 22: Cat harness

Figure 23: Man up or "How can I get to it?

Basic knowledge about Sphynx cats

Sphynx cats do not originate from Egypt, as the name suggests. There is also not one breed Sphynx, but a number of hairless cat breeds, which are called Sphynx. What these cats have in common is that they are very lovable creatures that bond closely with humans. The hairlessness of the breeds is criticized by many animal rights activists. Owners of a naked cat are often accused of encouraging torture breeding and are also often called animal abusers themselves. For this reason, the book informs you in detail about the origin of the breed and also provides you with further arguments to refute these prejudices. Of course, you will also learn everything about the attitude of this special and extraordinary cat breed.

First of all, you should know that there are different breeds of cats, which are called Sphynx cats. Also, not every naked cat is a Sphynx. These breeds belong to the hairless cat breeds:

Canadian Sphynx

Don Sphynx

Kohona cats

Peterbald Cats

Short legged bambino cats

Floppy ear Ukrainian Levkoy

Elf cat

In the past, naked cats were born again and again from normal domestic cats. Corresponding reports exist since the antiquity. From the year 1902 exists an illustrated documentation about a naked cat, which lived in Mexico. As a rule, these naked cats were not further bred and not recognized as a breed. So if you find a naked cat, it does not have to be a recognized breed.

Breeds overview

Canadian Sphynx

Figure 1: Canadian Sphynx

In 1966 in Ontario (Canada) a domestic cat got a hairless male kitten in the litter of normal haired kittens. Male Prun was crossed with the mother. This litter produced kittens with and without hair. The owner now crossed Prun with his hairless daughters and grandchildren. In 1975, a hairless female kitten, unrelated to the Toronto cats, was born in the USA. It was named Epidermis.

A year later, Epidermis' mother gave birth to another hairless female kitten. Both hairless cats were given to a breeder. Epidermis thus became the progenitor of a new line of hairless cats. In the late 1970s, hairless kittens were again born in Toronto, one male and two females. Whether these were related to Prun remained unclear. The male reached a ripe old age of 20 years. His two female siblings Pinki and Paloma were mated with Devon Rex cats in the Netherlands. These few animals are probably the origin of the breed Canadian Sphynx with the breed standard valid today.

The nudity is due to a mutation of the gene krt71 (keratin), which in another mutation leads to short-haired cats with wavy coats. This breed is known as Devon Rex. Since inheritance is recessive, both parents must carry the mutated gene. The mating of