Best Untangler Tools for Grooming Hairless Cats

Bathing

The first thing you should know about caring for a sphynx cat is that they need frequent baths. Fur helps separate oils and sweat from the skin of other animals. Because of their lack of fur, sphynx cats have incredibly oily and sweaty skin. This means this breed needs weekly baths to maintain healthy and clean skin. Use warm, not hot, water and a medicated pet shampoo without a powerful scent. 

When bathing your hairless cat, double-check that you’ve washed out all of the shampoo as any left over shampoo residue could end up bothering their delicate skin later when it dries. You should also pat your cat completely dry immediately after their bath. You don’t want them getting cold from any leftover moisture.

Hairless cat grooming

Though hairless cats don’t need their fur brushed, they still need basic cat grooming such as nail clipping, ear cleaning, and acne care. With their exposed skin, they are more prone to build-ups in these specific areas so it’s important to keep your eye on them and groom when needed.

Ear cleaning for hairless cats

Sphynx cats also don’t have any hair in their ears. This can cause a lot of build up, eventually leading to complete blockage of the ear canal. To clean it, be sure to use a soft cloth or a wet wipe and gently swipe inside your cat’s ears.³ Cleaning their ears after a bath would be best, because then the wax will have softened. From here, take a Q-tip and gently clean the inside of your cat’s ears. You can also use an ear cleanser specifically made for cats, but don’t use cleansers for humans. Always check with your vet before using any type of cleaning device on your cat to avoid any complications.

Clipping the nails on your hairless cat

Sphynx cats don’t even have hair on their feet. This means they are susceptible to dirt, dust, and any other kind of blockage getting lodged in between their nails.³ Regularly clipping their nails helps keep their nails clean. Be sure to use a cat nail clipper and avoid going too far down on their claws to avoid any injury. If you are unsure, contact your vet and have them show you how to properly clip your cat’s nails.

Maintaining a sphynx cat’s body temperature:

Sphynx are incredibly vulnerable to hot and cold temperatures. Maintaining body temperature for a hairless cat can be challenging for every season and household. One of the reasons sphynx are so cuddly is because they love warming up from your body heat. One way to ensure they stay warm in cold temperatures is to provide plenty of blankets for them to wrap themselves in. Gently rub their coat or use soft hand brush to increase circulation.