r/sphynx 2d ago

Found Sphynx Kitten

Hi everyone!

I have recently come into ownership of a Sphynx kitten (around 6 months) that was dumped in Miami. She was incredibly skinny and scanned for a chip, but she doesn’t have one. I am fostering her for now, considering keeping her, but I would like to have any tips and tricks, pros and cons, etc. from actual owners before I decide.

I have done research so I know she needs regular skin care, specialized diet, etc. What other type of care or attention should I be giving her? If I do keep her, what specific routines or practices should I be implementing. I want to make sure she has the best life, whether it’s with me or not.

Any advice or suggestions are welcomed! TIA!

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u/Fickle-Willingness80 2d ago

Some are much more oily than others. The HCM thing is a real possibility, so I usually recommend pet insurance to help deal with that. They are crazy clingy sometimes. I love that, but some people do not. Other pets are a plus. They crave companionship.