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March 18th, 2012
Sphinxes are specific to the care, unlike other breeds. There is a big plus – no hair and no problems associated with its presence. But there are some nuances in the care of the Dons, knowing them, your bare miracle will always look chic.
В How to bathe a cat?
В Nutrition. Featured Feed for the Don Sphynx
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Don Sphynx cat breed is very thermophilic, so you must keep it in a warm room.
В Due to the high heat Don Sphynx uses a slightly larger amount of food than the other cat.
В Due to the lack of eyelashes on the eyes, conjunctival bags can accumulate mucus, which must be removed with cotton or a clean cloth.
В Bathing can be replaced rubdown.
В Estrus in cats are relatively rare, kotyredko “mark.”
В There is no characteristic odor, hair is not ostaetsyana things.
В People who have allergies to cat fur, the reaction to the presence of Don Sphynx observed less frequently.
В Kittens are pretty easy to get used to the toilet.
В Cats touchy (but not vindictive) and affectionate, which requires more attention from the host to them.
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Sphinxes are very sensitive creatures.
Their delicate skin requires regular and careful maintenance of the eyes to the tip of the tail.
The entire set of activities consists of two main points: regular bathing cats (approximately one every two weeks) and tail rubbing lotion. This is due to physiological characteristics of sphinxes.
В Hairless cats secrete a specific substance is a brown to protect their skin from external factors. It forms a kind of patina on the body of the Sphinx and accumulates in the folds of his skin. What lysee cat, so it vividly, and hence the percentage of the presence of protective substances above. However, excess plaque may indicate the wrong diet cat, no hygiene, or speaks about health problems. In the latter case you should see a specialist for advice. In the first two you can solve the problem yourself: change the diet and regularly bathe your Dons.
В Sphynx hairless cat, and does not make sense to buy it the same shampoo that fluffy breeds.
В You can use the facilities for washing children that do not contain fragrances and dyes (baby shampoo with Ph = 5,5 does not irritate the eyes, such as “Johnsons’s baby”). In the case where the substance emitted by sphinxes, poorly washed with regular shampoo, apply to his skin baby wash. Gently massage the skin, so flying began to dissolve and rinse thoroughly with water.
В We recommend that before bathing your pet a haircut nails to avoid scratching during swimming (as we know, cats are not always correctly interpret the intentions and the owners are out to avoid the procedure of bathing).
В After bathing, be good with a towel to wipe the Sphinx, so it does not freeze. It is better to use a large bath towel.
В ”The legs, wings, tail-main!” Says the cartoon is almost the same name. And for the Sphinx, the phrase has not the least important. Beginning with puberty, the tail is covered with Dons “black spots”. All of the people! And hence the need to wipe the lotion for problem skin without alcohol (we recommend the gel acne “acne,” the company “Dr. Theiss”) to clear the clogged oil glands.
В In the summer of sphinxes love to bask in the sun. At this time, their skin gets tan, which leads to a slight change in color. As a man, bald cats is undesirable for a long time to be under the direct rays. This is bad for your health. So keep your pet from frequent sunbathing.
В How to bathe a cat?
В A. Prepare everything you need for swimming. Shampoo, a large towel.
В Two. Fill a tub or sink with warm water. Water should be about 36-38 degrees. At the bottom it is desirable to put a rubber mat or towel to our messy not slipped. Put the cat back and well dampen his skin. The water level no higher than chest.
В Do not water the cat out of the shower – they do not like it. Pour of the bucket or hands. After that, apply an even layer on a shampoo. Particularly contaminated sites is rubbed mochalochkoy – a sponge.
В Try not to get water into the eyes and ears. Contact with the cat firmly but gently. Remember, she may try to escape and accidentally bite or scratch you. To avoid this, we repeat: accustom to this type of procedure your pet since childhood. To calm a cat, talk to her.
В Rinse the cat with plenty of water until you have removed all traces of shampoo. Pulling it out of the bath and wiping, wrap in a large towel. You can also wet the animal with paper towels, they absorb very well.
В Then the better to hide a kitten under the quilt to dry completely.
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Ears Sphynx require regular maintenance. They must be constantly inspected and cleaned of accumulated sulfur substances. Thick discharge rapidly accumulate in the ears sphinx. He do not bring much inconvenience, but in terms of animal health, you should take care of the purity of his ears, as their own.
В To handle the ears, first drip into them a bit of a special tool (we recommend a lotion for cleansing of ears, or the firm Hartz “BARS” firm “Agrovetzaschita”), mitigating sulfur compound. 1-2 drops is enough, and then ground in a circular motion Massaging ears. Also, for these purposes, you can use cotton swabs soaked in refined vegetable oil (it is perfectly dissolved and gathers secret without irritating ear). Use of irritating liquids (alcohol, boron, hydrogen peroxide) are not recommended because they dry and irritate the skin. As a result, increase the secretion of glands and ears get dirty quickly.
В After a light massage, a cotton swab (better to use a cosmetic cotton swabs), clean the ears of a household. To prevent damage to the eardrum animal, proceed with caution and in good light.
В PS: To carry out this procedure is absolutely necessary before the show, but do not put it on the morning of the examination – after cleaning the ears of the animal for some time to hang up his ears. Judges may take it for a low ears, or feel that they are too far apart. Do this for 1-2 days prior to the exhibition.
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As with the entire body, the eyelids are not burdened with a sphinx vegetation. Therefore, in the corners of their eyes faster than furry counterparts, accumulated mucus. It can be transparent or brownish jelly-like secretion, which can be easily removed with a soft cloth (such as sterile gauze). Do not use for this purpose wool or cotton buds, cotton wool because the fibers can occur irritation. It is recommended to wet the cloth in a special facility, or black or green tea (no sugar), or in a solution of chamomile, or just boiled water.
В If the mucus is released becomes a white-gray or yellow-green hue, and his eyes were inflamed with the Sphinx (the inner part of the century, red or burgundy), then the cat’s health problems. In the case of inflammation of the eye usually use eye drops (eg, “Tsiprovet” or “Diamond Eyes”), in severe cases, the use of tetracycline ointment. But still better than pre-contact for help.
В Furthermore discharge from the eyes should not be watery and form on the face cat “tracks,” as if a cat crying. This is also an occasion to apply to the veterinarian.
В Allocation is sufficient to remove 1-2 times a day.
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Gently clean the teeth and gums with a toothbrush to prevent plaque and tartar by teaching a kitten to dental hygiene from an early age. Mouth cats should not be a bad smell, and the gums should be pale pink color with no signs of inflammation. There are special foods for cleaning teeth (Royal Canin Dental, etc.), bad teeth cleaned boiled chicken necks (for cats with natural feeding).
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Please try not to run the care of nails, as their condition may be a threat to the delicate skin of the Don Sphynx. Better to cut nails with special scissors for cutting claws pets (kogterezka). Pruning is necessary only the upper part of the sharp claws, about 1-1.5 mm. Procedure must be very careful not to damage the claw.
В If you’re still a little bit overdone, and drew blood – do not panic. Enough to attach to claw dense, dry cotton swab and soak for 5-15 minutes until the blood curdle. Cauterize the wound is not necessary, but continue to be careful – the cat may lose confidence in you, and next time will not be given.
В In addition, the sphinxes should be cleaned the nail bed, as accumulates in the nail folds of tallow grease.
В The first few times it is desirable to carry out this manipulation alone. Assistant keeps a cat, and another person commits a paw in one hand and the other cuts claws. After this procedure a few times you are likely to continue to be able to cope with a cat on their own. Claws the cat grow quite quickly and they need to be trimmed about once every 7-10 days.
В Many owners choose to trim the claws just before the show. This is completely justified, if the animal pulls the furniture and climbs to your shoulder, leg and back.
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aged 8-9 weeks (poldozy). A week and a half before the prescribed course of vaccinations the animal antiglistnogo preperata. 2-4 weeks (approximately 10-12 weeks of age of animal) vaccination is repeated (as poldozy).
В Then, using the six aged cats do a comprehensive vaccination (including rabies). The next vaccination is done annually and annually thereafter is repeated.
В В (Combined live vaccine against viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia), Intervet, The Netherlands;
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(+ inactivated vaccine against rabies), Intervet, The Netherlands;
В В (Live dry associated vaccine against viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia), Intervet, The Netherlands;
В 4) Quadricat / Kvadriket (vaccine against panleukopenia, and rabies respiratornyhvirusov), Merial, France;
В 5) Multifel 4 (associated viral inactivated vaktsinaprotiv rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia), NGO “Narvak”, Russia;
В 6) Multifel 4 + Rabies (+ rabies vaccine), NGO “Narvak”, Russia.
В В Nobivac.
В As noted above, 7-10 to appoint an animal vaccination rate antiglistnogo preperata. Antidegelmintizatsiyu should be conducted on a quarterly basis as a preventive. We recommend the following medications (used strictly in accordance with the instructions):
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3) Drontal (for cats from 1 year).
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Power.
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feed the cats only need high-quality food grade Premium and Super Premium (Hill’s, Eukanuba, Pro Plan, Royal Canin, IAMS, etc.). Food selected by type, age, health status cat.
В A. Meat and offal.
В This is one of the most attractive products (its digestibility up to 90%). At the same pieces of meat should be cut into cubes the size of one cubic centimeter. For kittens can scrape the meat and minced meat (especially manufactured for industrial applications) generally should not be given. Of the meat products should be given to veal, beef, poultry, pork – cooked only in small quantities.
В As by-products, they can and should be given, especially the liver, an extremely positive impact on color and sex of animal functions. Raw liver is less cooked – on the contrary. It is useful to give the chicken head and neck, slightly repulsed them with a hammer.
В Two. Fish products.
В The fish should be scraped or cut into small pieces without bones (for kittens), large bones removed in any case. River fish given only boiled! Marine fish is not cooked. We should avoid giving cod and pollock. It should be borne in mind that the fish (any) should be given no more than 1-2 times a week.
В Three. Canned food (not specialized).
В They better not give at all. The same goes for sausage products.
В 4. Milk.
В Whole cow’s milk adult animals poorly digest. You can give the kittens up to 4 weeks of age. It is better to give the sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese.
В Five. Chicken eggs.
В Contain very neobhodimyyzhivotnym vitamin E (Biotin). It is better to give the yolk, because avitin contained in the protein, blocks the action of biotin.
В 6. Bone.
В The bones of the source of calcium and phosphorus, but to give the animals have only cartilage bones of broiler chickens.
В 7. Vegetables and fruits.
В If the cat eats them – great! You can give all that is eaten, but the raw (salted or not salted!) In grated form (or cook for 5-10 minutes): carrots, cabbage (especially useful for cauliflower), squash, apples, cucumbers, etc., any greens. Very useful sprouted grain oats, barley, wheat, contain vitamins B and C. You can give the nettles (preferably young shoots), previously scalded her with boiling water, wild raspberry leaves (decoction of the leaves of wild raspberries – for half a teaspoon a day is highly recommended for pregnant cats.)
В Eight. Grains.
В Groats (kasha) – rolled oats, semolina, rice. buckwheat, beans, corn should be boiled without salt!
В Here are some rules that will help you to organize your cat’s diet:
В 1) Since habits are formed early in life, the cat should be given ready-made food that you feed her in the future, starting from childhood.
В The newborn kitten weighs 100 grams and is gaining weight during the first four weeks, four times. In the first three weeks of this huge demand for energy is compensated by milk feeding the cat, but then require additional kitten food. Because the kittens have a small stomach, and they grow rapidly, their daily ration should be divided into six meals every two hours.
В 2) The sukotnoy cats are constantly rising energy costs. The need for protein also increased. The required amount of feed is divided into three, and even better for five meals. Nursing cat requires much more up to the sixth week of food increases with the number of kittens in two to three times compared with the need for non-breastfeeding a cat. This increased amount of feed should be divided throughout the day into six meals. For a week the amount of feed is increased by 20-25%. Should be given extra calcium and vitamin preparations (for feeding special foods prepared – not required). It should always be enough fresh water.
В 3) The adult cat is best to provide two meals a day, morning and evening. Adult cat is when it stops growing skeleton. This state, it reaches nine-ten-years.
В 4) The feed should be daily in the same clock. The cat quickly learns that time and she demands the feed.
В 5) If the power is switched from normal cats at the ready to feed it to him to teach a cat to be gradual. It is best to feed a new dash to normal, but not dramatically change it, and gradually increase the content of the new food in the mix until it completely replaces the old one.
В Ready to feed is in dry form and in the form of canned food. Both species feed ensures a correct and healthy eating cats.
В With ready-made food cat gets all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and trace elements in a correct and balanced proportions. This feed does not require any additives. When feeding dry food should be given to your cat plenty of water. For every gram of feed consumed the cat should receive triple the amount of water. Water is the only suitable drink for cats and should always be fresh.
В 6) Food should be warm. The cat usually does not eat food, dredged from the refrigerator. The most readily eaten food at a temperature of about 38 degrees. If the cat does not eat all the food, the next portion to reduce the amount of food left. The cat she would know if she wants more food.
В 7) A cat can be fed the same food throughout her life, but on condition that it meets all nutritional requirements. But cats like variety. At present, ready to feed, have a wide range of varieties satisfying the tastes of any cat. Switching to another kind of food should be done gradually. In this new variety to the usual mixed into feed at first in small, and then everything in large quantities.
В 8) Place of feeding should be such where the cat does not interfere. She eats either alone or in company with his master.
В 9) After feeding the cat needs a rest. Do not play with the cat immediately after feeding and did not squeeze it.
В 10) Do not leave half-eaten food in the trough. It should always be clean. It should also differ markedly from the other dishes in the house. Cats that eat out of the ordinary dishes, and allow themselves to have a foreign plates.
В 11) If the cat refuses to eat, it can safely be left for one day without food. Healthy cat is no harm will bring. If, however, lack of appetite associated with vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact your veterinarian.
В 12) To maintain the health and tone of the cat, like any other animal, you need a balanced diet. A balanced diet includes content in the diet for cats in the correct proportions of essential proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Necessary, the right food can be prepared by the owner of a cat, possessing many of the skills and knowledge about nutrition.
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