Caring for your kitty

BATHING: You've probably heard about sphynx kittens, and that they will need to be bathed regularly. This is true! How often? They should be bathed about once every 4-6 weeks. You don't want to over-bathe them, as this will interrupt their natural ph levels, oils, and dry out their skin. So try not to bathe them more than once every 4 to 6 weeks. In between baths, you can wipe them down when they get dirty, you can use a plain washcloth (use the rougher ones, not the real smooth ones) with just warm water, hypoallergenic wipes, or waterless shampoo for hairless pets.

EARS: You should clean their ears about once a week (if needed). You can use cotton pads and swabs dipped in olive oil. Wipe and swab the inside of the ear, and around the edges where you see oily or dirty deposits. Then just wipe with a washcloth & warm water. Do not go too far inside the ear with the swabs! If you can't see the tip of the swab, you've gone too far!

NAILS: Their nails will also need to be cleaned about once a week as needed. You can use cotton pads dipped in olive oil for the nails, and either pads or tiny swabs (also with olive oil) for the area under the skin that covers where the toe & nail meet. DO NOT DECLAW YOUR KITTEN. WE DO NOT ALLOW OUR CATS TO BE DECLAWED! Please educate yourself on amputation, and how inhumane declawing (amputation) is.

PRODUCTS: Renewed Pet has an entire line of grooming products dedicated to hairless pets, which you can find here. Alternatively, you can use Earthbath Hypoallergenic Cat Shampoo, Mad about Organics Oatmeal Cat Shampoo, or HyLyt Hypoallergenic Shampoo. There are many shampoo's on the market to wash your cat/kitten, just make sure & read the ingredients, and check the reviews/feedback. For wipes, we like Caboo Baby Wipes, and Earthbath Hypoallergenic Cat Wipes

 FEEDING & NUTRITION 

  Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy, thriving kitten. From the very beginning, our kittens are raised on a carefully selected, premium diet designed to support optimal growth, digestion, and lifelong wellness. 

 OUR NUTRITION STANDARD

 All of our kittens are exclusively raised on Royal Canin Kitten Chaton formulas.  Royal Canin is trusted worldwide by breeders and veterinary professionals for its science backed approach to feline nutrition. The Kitten Chaton formula is specifically developed to meet the unique needs of growing kittens during their most critical developmental stages.  Our kittens are free fed Royal Canin Kitten dry food throughout the day, ensuring constant access to balanced nutrition as their bodies and energy demands grow. To complement this, they also receive Royal Canin Kitten wet food, supporting hydration, palatability, and digestive comfort.  This nutrition program is chosen to support:  

   •    Healthy growth and strong skeletal development  

   •    Digestive balance and gut health    

   •    Immune system support during early life   

   •    Skin and coat health 

 WHY WE FREE FEED 

 Kittens grow rapidly and benefit from frequent, small meals rather than strict feeding schedules. Free feeding allows kittens to self regulate their intake, maintaining steady energy levels and supporting consistent, stress free development during this crucial growth period.  

CONTINUING THE DIET AT HOME 

 For the best transition and long term results, we strongly recommend continuing Royal Canin Kitten Chaton once your kitten goes home.  If a dietary change ever becomes necessary, all transitions should be done gradually over 7–10 days to avoid digestive upset. Maintaining consistency in nutrition is one of the most important factors in a kitten’s overall health and adjustment to their new environment.  We are always happy to provide personalized feeding guidance and answer any nutrition related questions as your kitten grows. 

As we're sure you've noticed, there are a ton of different litters on the market. After trying many of them, we recommend World’s Best,  Okocat or Skoon. They are natural, low dust, and we have not had any allergy problems with any of them.

As far as litter boxes, the bigger the better for kittens!  If you have one that has a top, please remove the top for at least one month.  If you’re getting an automatic one, make sure it is off (unplugged) for at least the first month.  But to start out, we recommend just a standard extra large litterbox.