There are a few important grooming necessities. Because these
cats are nearly hairless they need to be bathed every 7 to 10
days to control the oil all cats skin naturally produce.
Starting when they are young to get them used to water early.
I start gently bathing my kittens with baby shampoo at 4 weeks
old, so they are used to and have had several experiences with
bathing by the time they come to your home.
Their ears produce a waxy substance that needs to be gently
cleaned with q-tips once a week. During bath time it helps
to wipe the ears out with a soapy washcloth or cotton ball
to help loosen the dirt. I use Dial antibacterial for this
as it helps cut the wax, but be careful not to get it in
their eyes.
I complete their bath with patting them dry. They do not
need a moisturizer, but I use a thin coat of Health Guard
lotion to protect from any germs or bacteria that can cause
skin problems as my cats are exposed to other animals during
shows ect. You can find Health Guard lotion on line at
Revival.com.
Their nails also produce a waxy substance that is easily
cleaned with an alcohol prep pad. Takes the dirt and wax
right off!
It is also very important that your cat/kitten has his/her
own warm place to sleep. Access to dry food all day and night
as they burn more energy to stay warm. I suggest a high
protein quality food.
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