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submitted 7 months ago by Philosoraptor@hexbear.net to c/pets@hexbear.net

My wife and I like to adopt exotic, high-maintenance cats from people who didn't know what they were getting into and get overwhelmed. We've stuck to Bengals and Savannah Cats until now, but we've always wanted a Sphynx, and we found one. His owner didn't really realize how much care that breed needs, and didn't have the capacity to do it, so we took him. His name is Kevin and he looks like a tiny raw turkey. The other cats already love him.

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[-] damnatum_seditiosus@hexbear.net 19 points 7 months ago

I'm curious about what kids and of special cares do these cats require?

Also what a magnificent creature ! cat-com

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 25 points 7 months ago

They need a bath with shampoo every week, and need their ears, paws, eyes, and skin folds cleaned every other day or so. They're also chilly, so they need clothes, but if you don't manage the clothes well they'll get acne. He's a huge sweetheart and rides around on my shoulder. I'm making bread right now with him perched there.

[-] Frank@hexbear.net 19 points 7 months ago

AFAIK the big one is that their skin can get oily and needs to be gently washed with an appropriate soap once a week or so. My buddy who had one used a single drop of dish soap. They can also get chilly in winter if it's a cold climate, so little cat sweaters can help.

[-] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

I know they need help cleaning themselves, dirt and litter and whatnot can build up around their toes and claws and their ears get dirty.

[-] huf@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

incredible that someone managed to fuck up the basic life skills of a cat by breeding...

[-] Frank@hexbear.net 19 points 7 months ago

They're wonderful little goblins. Very snuggling.

My buddy would use a single drop of dawn dish soap to wash excess oil off them. Usually once a week, or as needed.

[-] godlessworm@hexbear.net 18 points 7 months ago

so cute. post your other rare kitties pls

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 22 points 7 months ago

Bengal and Bengal/Savannah mix. Silver is Grizzwald and orange is Babou.

[-] godlessworm@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago

i love them, thank you

[-] Outdoor_Catgirl@hexbear.net 18 points 7 months ago

The bingus!!!

[-] Packet@hexbear.net 16 points 7 months ago

Why doesn't he just grow hair? Is he stupid? Is there a lore reason for it? Male pattern baldness?

[-] Cysioland@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 7 months ago

We desperately need a /c/wunkus

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

Apparently it's a mutation in one of the genes that codes for a protein that helps hair follicles actually have some strength. So he does grow hair, but it just falls out immediately. He is also kind of stupid and keeps running into walls, but I'm chalking that up to general kittenhood.

[-] Packet@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

Male pattern baldness car

[-] x87_floatingpoint@hexbear.net 14 points 7 months ago

Naked kitty :O

I assume that the clothing you put on him in this photo is so that he doesn't get cold?

[-] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 20 points 7 months ago

It's to cover his shame, of course

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

Yep. We live in the mountains and it's cold this time of year. He gets shivers without his shirt, especially because he's not even a pound yet. Also he's got big nude balls.

[-] x87_floatingpoint@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago

he's not even a pound yet

Such a small kitty? How old is he?

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 9 points 7 months ago

About 13 weeks. He's a really little guy.

[-] Verenata@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa they are so cute!!!! A couple had one out in a little carry ruck sack in summer and everyone around was flocking to quietly say hello and give the sphinx a little pet.

Wrinkly little potato boys 🥰

[-] kristina@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

what sort of maintenance? I heard theres a lot of showering and cleaning of ears involved

[-] Redmutineer75@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

Skin care especially. They're the only cat breed that gets acne.

[-] coeliacmccarthy@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

my man looks like james carville

[-] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 11 points 7 months ago

He's a significantly better political thinker though.

[-] axont@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

Very precious little kitten! I love him

[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago

Sphynx cat?! I love them meow-bounce

[-] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 7 months ago
[-] neo@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago

With his little robe on I can't help but imagine him a bit green-tinted and going by the name Yoda.

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago
[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 6 points 7 months ago

oooh Kevin you are so sweet and cute I smooch you naked kibbin!

[-] DamarcusArt@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 7 months ago

Wrinkly lil guy

[-] peppersky@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago

he is so handsome i love him

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