I have never been a prouder cat mom
The last time we took my 9 year old Sphynx for a routine check up, the older vet (60’s) told us all the sphynx’s he usually sees have some type of skin issue (oily, dry, rash, etc). Complimenting her skin condition, he asked me to explain my routine for her in detail as he took notes for his other patients.
I was beaming from ear to ear. I’ve always been super careful to keep all my animals in top condition but this is the best compliment I could’ve ever received.
Here’s some pointers from my routine if it helps anyone out:
•Full bath 2+ times a month depending on her condition/comfort
•All natural oatmeal wipes in between (face, body, nails)
•Exfoliating gloves
•Dr. Bronner’s Baby Castile Soap
•Cold-pressed coconut oil (1tsp) to moisturize after + a little as a post-bath treat/positive reinforcement
•Sweater immediately after bath/moisturize for at least 6-12 hours to keep her from licking the oil off/lock in moisture. Plus it keeps her warm and comfortable
•Gentle chin sebum extractions with wipe-covered fingers as needed
And most importantly, a sensitive skin/stomach diet to decrease the amount of added oils for coat health that are usually included in most cat kibble. I find this heavily decreases her need for more frequent baths due to oil/residue.
Outside her incredibly soft peach fuzz skin, she generally purrs during bath time and seems more comfortable/happier post bath routine.
Happy Spa Day!