Have you noticed that your Sphynx cat has a mysterious rash or just irritated skin in general? This is actually quite common in Sphynx cats since they don't have fur to act as a barrier to keep their skin protected from things like environmental factors. This means that they are more likely to get breakouts, skin irritation, and redness. Luckily, you can help with your cat’s skin irritation by making a few small changes. Below, we'll dive into what those changes are.
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Use A Gentle Restorative Shampoo
When it comes to keeping your hairless baby's skin healthy and clean, bathing is imperative. However, the products you use play a key role in their skin health. It's not uncommon for pet shampoos to contain harsh ingredients that end up stripping away their natural oils. This can lead to skin irritation and rashes.
Using a gentle shampoo is ideal, and a recommended one to use is 4-Hairless Pets Restorative Bath Shampoo. This formula is plant-based and designed for hairless pets with sensitive skin. It's made to soothe their skin with its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, which help clear up irritation and reduce redness.
Keep Their Environment Clean
Since hairless cats don't have fur, the oil that sits on their skin can easily transfer to furniture, fabrics, and clothes. When these oils build up on furniture they frequently sit on, the oil can harbor yeast and bacteria, which can cause your cat's skin to become irritated. To protect their skin, wash their bedding and blankets regularly, dress your cat in breathable clothing, and use wipes to clean them in between baths.
Things That Can Help
A few changes you can make that could help reduce skin irritation and rashes on your cat's skin include:
Final Thoughts
When it comes to Sphynx cats, it's not uncommon for them to have skin irritation or rashes. Taking action to figure out what's causing their skin to break out and finding solutions that help ease their irritation is important. You may find that making a few tweaks in their daily routine, whether it's changing their shampoo, cleaning their bedding and furniture regularly, or changing their diet when needed, could help. In the end, it's all about finding products and a routine that works best for your cat so they can live their best, most comfortable, and healthiest life!
With Love,
April Arguin A.S., C.P.N., M.P.H.
(aka) PetCoach-April
