How I Healed My Sphynx Cat’s Skin Naturally!

If you’re the proud parent of a hairless cat, then you know that their skin requires a whole different level of care. When my sweet Stubbin started showing signs of irritated, rashy, inflamed skin, I felt helpless. We had done everything “right” according to mainstream pet advice—fed premium commercial food, kept him bathed, used well-known grooming products—but nothing was working. And worse, I felt like I was slowly watching him become more uncomfortable and less himself.

What follows is our healing journey—a completely natural approach that transformed his skin and led to the creation of RenewedPet®.

Step 1: Healing from the Inside Out — Homemade Diet

Our first big breakthrough came after consulting with a veterinary dermatology expert, who recommended I switch Stubbin to a homemade diet. Within just a few weeks, I saw vast improvements in his skin. We started him on a white-fish-based recipe, balanced with about 5% vegetables, fruits, and starch, and paired it with a vitamin and mineral supplement to ensure full nutritional support.

Once his skin began to stabilize, we conducted a deeper analysis using the NutriScan food sensitivity saliva test, which revealed that he was reactive to pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and even oatmeal. This gave us the confidence to move forward with a carefully rotated selection of pet-safe proteins, including white fish, salmon, rabbit, turkey, and duck. Feeding a variety of proteins—not just one—is important for long-term nutritional balance and to help avoid the development of new sensitivities. We continued to fine-tune the rest of his meals to support his recovery and avoid flare-ups.

Step 2: Education + Better Nutrition

As Stubbin improved, I continued to learn. I enrolled in a pet nutrition course to gain a deeper understanding of how to create balanced, healing diets for cats using whole foods and natural ingredients.

Step 3: Environmental Detox

One thing I never considered was how toxic his environment had become. So I took inventory of what was touching his skin and being breathed into his delicate system.

• Litter switch: We said goodbye to corn-based litter and switched to Dr. Elsey’s hypoallergenic crystal litter.
  
  

• Laundry detergent: We began washing all his bedding and clothing in fragrance-free, natural detergent.
  
  

• Cleaning products: We removed all chemical cleaners and replaced them with safe, natural alternatives.
  
  

• Air quality: Say no to synthetic candles and air fresheners. I swapped them out for natural beeswax candles and essential oil diffusers (but be sure to only use pet-safe essential oils!). Here’s a trusted resource to learn more about pet-safe essential oils.
  
  

Step 4: Developing Natural Skin Care for Hairless Cats

As I learned more about feline skin health, I realized there was nothing on the market that met the specific needs of hairless pets like Stubbin—no gentle cleansers, no safe moisturizers, no chemical-free options. That’s when the idea for RenewedPet® was born.

I returned to school to earn my Pet Master Herbalist Certificate, then partnered with a USDA-licensed cosmetologist and holistic veterinarians to develop skincare specifically for hairless pets. That journey led to our first breakthrough product:

RenewedPet® 4-Hairless Pets Restorative Shampoo

This shampoo is crafted with carefully selected natural oils and herbal ingredients that gently cleanse without stripping, moisturize without leaving a greasy residue, and soothe irritated skin. It’s balanced just right for pets with allergic or rash-prone skin—and it’s only for hairless pets.

After regular use of the Restorative Shampoo, Stubbin’s skin was nearly 100% healed. The rash was gone, the flaking stopped, and his skin felt baby-soft and healthy.

Final Thoughts

Today, Stubbin is thriving—happy, energetic, and glowing from the inside out. Healing his skin was not just about applying the right product (though that certainly helped!)—it was about a shift toward supporting his health holistically.

If you’re dealing with similar skin struggles in your hairless pet, don’t lose hope. Start with food. Detox their environment. Choose grooming products with purpose. And remember: healing is a natural process.

If you’ve tried everything and still aren’t seeing results, don’t go it alone. You can schedule a personalized consultation with me right here. Let’s work together to get your sweet one feeling like themselves again.