If you have long dreamed of a cat, but you are allergic to cat hair, and besides, you prefer exotic pets, then you definitely will not be able to resist the Don Sphynx. This very young breed is rapidly gaining popularity all over the world. Let's get acquainted with this unusual breed closer.
Cats of the Don Sphynx breed, unlike the Canadian sphinxes, are completely devoid of wool. Kittens can be born with a fluff, but a maximum of two years the sphinx will be completely naked.
Breeding cat Don Sphynx
Representatives of this breed reach sexual maturity by 9-12 months. The first breeding of the Don Sphynx should take place up to one and a half years, otherwise problems may arise later during this process. If you decide to breed Don Sphynx, then you must prepare everything beforehand: find a groom, worry about all the necessary vaccinations and deworming, etc.
Pregnancy in the Don Sphynx usually proceeds normally, without complications. The main thing you need to carefully monitor the health of the cat, not to allow drafts and infections, as during pregnancy, the cat decreases immunity. The genera of the Don Sphynx also pass easily. Newborn kittens of the Don Sphynx are usually born with a short hair, which is then "discarded." Eyes in kittens open very early, 3-4 days
.Care for kittens Don Sphinx
Kittens from the Don Sphynx develop very quickly. Some unusual care for them is not required. Skin care consists of weekly bathing with the use of a special (or children's) shampoo.
Particular attention should be paid to the kitten's eyes. Since they do not have eyelashes, it is necessary 2-3 times a week to wipe the eyes of kittens
Feeding kittens is better from four weeks. As the first supplement, you can use boiled beef and cottage cheese, a little later you can introduce boiled eggs, pates and dry food of superior quality. Feed the kitten should be six times a day, after six months can be transferred to three meals a day, and after nine months - two meals a day.