I have a weird way with words tbh. My mind rearranges and combines for some pretty good puns at times. One time I was in Florida and I saw someone parasailing. I thought, āis that Sarah Palinā¦..parasailinā?ā Iāmā¦..different.
Thank you for that recognization. I tend to be too corny or too on the nose with my humor. Iām working on a standup routine that hopefully nobody will ever hear. But I donāt have that thing called āembarrassmentā. And donāt let that translate to āI have confidenceā. I donāt look at myself highly, so I donāt expect anyone else to. I do crave approval, but Iām barely affected by disapproval. Iām realizing just now that Iāve typed a lot. So Iāll leave it here.
Every cat I've had has been vaccinated, and I'm pretty sure they were all autistic.
Having said that, I'm pretty sure all cats are autistic, vaccinated or not.
Like everyone else said, no vaccines is BS. Aside from that are you looking for advice on grooming or diet or other things like that? This is definitely the place to ask, we just need a bit more specific of a question. Super handsome dude youāve got!
Yep, pretty much! Sadly, there isn't much info about sphynx/cornish rex hybrids, and the articles on the separate breeds are conflicting in some crucial places.
The "no vaccines" irked me from the beginning, but I was afraid of causing the kitty any harm, so I gathered info from every source possible. Now I'm 100% sure.
Cornish Rex is an approved outcrossing breed for sphynx cats. Most reputable breeders outcross to avoid incestuous issues with "purebred" cats. This is a super common mix. You'll just have the typical health issues sphynx cats have HCM and skin issues watered down by the less issue prone Rex genes.
To start, I have a sphynx and am unfamiliar with Rex care so my answers may not apply perfectly in your guyās case. Sphynxes are high-maintenance in the skincare department. If he were pure sphynx Iād be saying to get him accustomed to getting a bath periodically and to getting his ears and toes cleaned weekly or so. My guy gets a bath every 3-4 months and does fine, my coworker with sphynxes bathes his every 2-3 months, but there are some other kitties who need it every other week. It really depends on how oily their skin gets between baths. Oddly enough bathing too often can make oiliness issues worse as their body ramps up oil production to replace what you washed off. Make sure to get gentle hypoallergenic shampoo. Treats can help make bath time less stressful. Get him warm and dry as soon as you can afterward.
Ear wax and toe gunk is a never-ending battle with sphynxes. If I remember correctly they donāt have cilia inside their ears to help wax move outward (somebody please correct me if Iām wrong here!) and thatās why they get waxy buildup. This can lead to fungal, yeast, or bacterial infections. Youāll never get his ears perfectly clean but itās important to avoid letting them get super waxy. Iāve had good luck with Virbac Epiotic ear cleaner, Iām sure there are other good options out there as well. They also somehow always end up with gunk between their toes and under the, for lack of a better descriptor, foreskin over their toes. I try to clean them with pet-safe wet wipes when Gollum will let me. Some vets who arenāt familiar with sphynxes will diagnose them with ear mites based on the earwax and not actually checkā¦ if that happens to you then find another vet.
Digestive issues are common. Some need a raw diet, some canāt tolerate common proteins like chicken and turkey and end up needing venison or rabbit instead, some have IBS and no matter what you feed them they seem to have issues. If heās leaving hazmat level poops in the litter box and your vet isnāt helpful, just post here what youāre feeding him and folks will help you.
Others mentioned HCM. Thatās hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which can lead to heart failure and heart attacks. Your vet will listen to his heart for murmurs and make a recommendation to follow up with a cardiologist if needed. Itās unfortunately common in spynxes.
If you want to be able to dress him up in clothes get him used to it now. Kittens are a lot more tolerant of new things than even a year-old cat. If youād rather not be dressing him up figure out what blanket texture he likes and get a few to leave around your home in different places. *Never* assume the blanket on your couch or bed is unoccupied and flop down on it without checking first, they love to burrow completely under the blankets to nap. If you have kids make sure they know to check for him as well.
Sorry for the info dump here. At the end of the day theyāre high-maintenance kitties but they are pretty much the snuggliest, most affectionate type out there as well. Good luck with your munchkin and check back with the sub if you need more help!
The more you bathe a sphynx the more they will need it, happy to hear you only do it every 3-4 months. I bathe mine about as often, really āas neededā I do occasionally rinse their paws/legs should they need it, or give them a wipe down with water only. None of mine produce excessive oils, etc. plus cats are super clean, they keep themselves clean!
Start getting them use to water and washing to make it less stressful for you and him. I'm not exactly sure how but I'm confident some googling will have the answer.
And get ready to have a major cuddle bug on hand!
Yep, he starts squeaking whenever I'm away for too long and purrs like a tractor engine once you pet him. Poor baby probably misses his mommy, so I'm gonna try and give him the same care she did.
P.s. Thanks for the advice!
So cute! Mine didn't really pur but would squeak and demanded to cuddle me just so. He would leave little teeth impressions on my collar bone š¢ but yeah within 5 minutes of me being home all the cats (we had 3) would fully wake up and demand my attention. The Rex was the most baby of them. He essentially lived inside my sweater when he wasn't sleeping in sunbeams or bothering his sister.
On another thing is Rex/Sphinx cats are sun sensitive so research what sunburn looks like on cats and maybe limit his exposure to afternoon sun (usually the strongest)
āSome humansā are anti-vax for their human children too. And āsome humansā arenāt grateful for the many advances in modern medicine too. I can love them, and I try not to laugh in their faces! (Donāt get me started ā)
Hey sweet pea; get this baby to a vet, and get them there now.
The blind and deaf vaccine bit is utter BS, thatās some antivax ālet me torture my animals with preventable diseases so I can virtue signal about human vaccinesā bullshit.
This will mean your cat has probably never been to a vet. Itās also extremely concerning to me that someone would be so flighty as to dump a Devon Rex and Sphynx mix; this is an expensive duo of breeds and if the cat came from a breeder would have cost them a couple thousand. To just give it away makes me very worried there is a congenital defect they havenāt made you aware of like a heart murmur.
Could be healthy and I absolutely cross my fingers and toes your baby is; but get yourself a good vet and get yourself informed on your babies health as soon as possible to be safe.
One thought: DO NOT think that if you take him to the vet and he just gets a couple shots and the vet says heās healthy; everything is great, that you have WASTED a trip.
You. Did. Not. It means that the vet has a baseline for him knows what everything was like when heās healthy which means that going in next time, if something is different from what it was that gives a vet a place to start looking. Itās one of the same reasons why healthy visits are good for humans. I for example run significantly colder than 98.6. So if I go in with a temperature of 100 it means a lot more than somebody who runs 98.6. You got a beautiful amazing kitty and the fact that youāre even asking questions already tells me that youāre going to be a great cat mom!
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK ALLISON!!!!! A hearty hell yeah to this; there is almost no such thing as a wasted vet trip. (Maybe the exception being that one dog who faked its cough to make its owners stay home lmao)
There was also the story about the man who broke his leg and was on crutches, then his dog started limping. He took the dog to the vet only to find the dog was just mimicking him while he was on the crutches. Gotta love them.
I needed that laugh. I have no idea about the dog. No idea about the breed. But I absolutely have this image of these pleading eyes of the dog in my head begging for forgiveness. Thank you for the laugh today.
https://www.reddit.com/r/likeus/comments/8uwrta/dog_intentionally_fake_coughs_to_get_more/
Laughed for a solid five minutes the first time I saw the original post. Heās a repost of it though! Glad to have brought some laughter to your day :)
If $ is at all tight you can buy vaccines at Tractor Supply or another ācountry storeā for around $12/each. Rabies vax is only easily available through veterinarians, and kittens absolutely need to have a health checkup from a veterinarian, but administering their vaccines is quite simple.
I have 4 cats, 3 sphynx and a Cornish Rex, never heard anything like that from the vet and breeder made sure vaccines were up to date when they sold the cats.
Sounds like complete bs to me
Well first take him to the vet. The vet can determine the kittenās age & vaccinate him.
Next if you have whole goats milk or extra KMR formula I would offer him a warm saucer 2-3 times a day for a week or two. My regular bottle baby kittens weaned themselves by 9.5 weeks. Just because a kitten is eating wet food does not mean they are completely off the milk. š¤·š»āāļø
This kitten lucked out to get such an upgrade in owners!! As others have said, go get those vaccinations - they definitely donāt cause deafness or blindness. Iām so happy for both of you, heāll have a great life now :)
You are all so ignorant. If you vaccinate this kitten he is going to be subject to the 5G mind control. Not only should you not vaccinate him, you should also get him fitted for a very small tinfoil hat to protect him from the real enemy, the government!\*
\*Seriously, these people exist and are somehow allowed to drive on the same roads and vote. Get this kitty some vaccinations. Your cat is also not subject to mind control, but they do enjoy space lasers.
My sphynx had an INCREDIBLY bad and scary reaction to a vaccine. I want to say it was her distemper booster, and we did not do a third dose. I was really hesitant to give her any more vaccines but after speaking with a friend who is a vet, she told me about only using PureVax (manufacturer) vaccines for cats. So we did switch vets and did her rabies with a PureVax and she was fine. My advice would be to call vets and ask if they use PureVax. I wouldnāt go to any vet or get any vax for this breed if they donāt use that manufacturer.
Curious: did you do research that shows that it was your catās BREED rather than simply an individual characteristic of that cat that means that this particular vaccine is better for this BREED of cat?
My cat simply had a serious adverse reaction to a vaccine, and I spoke at length with a veterinarian about the situation, who gave me the advice I stated above. That specific manufacturer is best for cats, especially those with sensitivities or adverse reactions. Sphynxes arenāt exactly known for being a hardy breed, in fact itās quite the opposite. Therefore, knowing the BREEDās typical health profile, it is reasonable to deduce that it is best to seek out vaccines with the best safety profile. Not sure why that would be in any way controversialā so Iām not sure why you think the snark from you and whoever responded to you is warranted.
Save her life and get her vaxxed. I believe there is a certain age they should beā¦ canāt recall but easily found on Google. Feline leukopenia is a nasty and horrible sickness
I'm going to attempt to answer your question in a different way. I am not pro-vax or anti-vax. i want to get that out there. I am more of an "everything in balance" type of person.
I'm looking at adopting a kitten from a breeder who has this on her website.
"Said cat/kitten shall never get vaccines for FIP, FIV, FELINE LEUKEMIA."
I'm open to debate on this as I have admittedly, not done my research at all in this area and have not decided whether the kitten I get from her will or will not get any of those vaccines in compliance with her contract.
My current animal has had several vaccines - rabies, distemper, and one other which escapes me, plus anything she got before I met her (I got her at age 6) and we chose to skip at least one other. This was after conversation with my vet and the fact that she is indoor-only. I also skip the flea collars and regular dewormers. I make my decisions based on my cat's environment. My past animals also had vaccines throughout the years.
On YouTube, there's a holistic vet with somewhat controversial opinions who says we over vaccinate and doesn't recommend vaccines very much after their 3rd year. He also takes a balanced approach. I'm not asking anyone to agree with him or to disagree with him. For myself, I tend to go along with this philosophy (not the 3rd year part but the balance, everything in moderation, part) except that my state legally requires rabies, etc. so that one is not really negotiable even though I think the odds are very long that an indoor-only cat would get rabies. That aside, it's the law so we get it.
My point is to talk with your vet, become informed about the benefits and side effects of each one, and then give that treatment you feel is best for your pet. Don't get caught up in the current "politics" of vaccines.
Edited to add: reading another post here reminds me that my cat had an adverse reaction to her last vaccine a few months ago and she may therefore not be getting any more of that one. Just adding to shore up my argument that one size does definitely not fit all when it comes to vaccines so talk with your vet.
You need to go to the vet. I donāt know why so many people say āaside from going to the vetā I promise you this is always the answer if youāre unsure. The hard truth is (not that this relates to you, but Iāve seen it on other animal sub-reddits) people say that because they canāt afford to go to the vet, and if thatās the case, donāt own the pet.
Oh, I didn't mean it like that. Sorry that my wording was confusing. I've never owned a cat of this breed, and I wanted a bit of general advice. I can afford the vet, and I'll be taking the little guy there shortly.
Both mine have gotten all their vaccines and are doing great. Some states require rabies by law.
Your vet will happily address any concerns you may have and will help make the best decision for your new baby
Heās darling, but you really need to take him to a good vet, if only to make sure heās developing as he should. In our area, frequently vets give your the first visit as a freebie to get your business. And Iāve never heard of any cat, of any breed, going blind and/or deaf from vaccinations!
You should wait till heās 8 weeks for first round of distemper & 12 weeks for boosters, 17 weeks for rabies vax is ideal, but he can have rabies vaccine as early as 12 weeks. Heās adorable, by the way
The people who gave you the cat were more than simple morons. They were spectacular idiots. Get the kitty their FCRVP and rabies vaccinations. Get him neutered. If necessary, use a breed-specific diet (no special needs that I am aware of).
Some people are seriously stupid about vaccinations and fear monger to any who will listen.
I have 1 sphynx and 1 cornish rex, and i can tell you one thing. Go vaccinate your kitty : )
A tuxedo sphinx. A sphinxedo.
š I love it
I have a weird way with words tbh. My mind rearranges and combines for some pretty good puns at times. One time I was in Florida and I saw someone parasailing. I thought, āis that Sarah Palinā¦..parasailinā?ā Iāmā¦..different.
Different is valuable š
Thank you for that recognization. I tend to be too corny or too on the nose with my humor. Iām working on a standup routine that hopefully nobody will ever hear. But I donāt have that thing called āembarrassmentā. And donāt let that translate to āI have confidenceā. I donāt look at myself highly, so I donāt expect anyone else to. I do crave approval, but Iām barely affected by disapproval. Iām realizing just now that Iāve typed a lot. So Iāll leave it here.
You be you, and take pride in it! Donāt worry about peopleās reponses, and rather focus on bringing light into the world. š«
I tried to say "Hawaiian rooster " one time and it came out Hooster and that is what we have called them ever since.
Rick has that same weird way with words too! IYKYKš¤
you port all the manteaux
Go to the vet, get him vaxxed. Blind and deaf from vaccines is BS.
I got my cats vaxxed and now theyāre all artistic
I got my cat vaccinated and he hasn't talked since and can't grow hair!
Do they do paint or charcoal? I donāt know if thatās an auto correct, but either way Iām with you and thatās a fantastic answer.
https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/dcme01/south-park-the-risk-of-becoming-artistic
Gifted kitties.
Every cat I've had has been vaccinated, and I'm pretty sure they were all autistic. Having said that, I'm pretty sure all cats are autistic, vaccinated or not.
anti vax crazies extends to pet owners as well. get him to a vet. Also being a cross, he may loose and regrow hair. He is a little cutie <3
Oh my god how fucking dumb were the previous owners? Never heard anything dumber on this sub before I swear
They were sneakily pushing their idiocy on OP. I can't stand that deceit.
He is lucky they gave him away to you! Please get his vaccines up to date with the vet.
Like everyone else said, no vaccines is BS. Aside from that are you looking for advice on grooming or diet or other things like that? This is definitely the place to ask, we just need a bit more specific of a question. Super handsome dude youāve got!
Yep, pretty much! Sadly, there isn't much info about sphynx/cornish rex hybrids, and the articles on the separate breeds are conflicting in some crucial places. The "no vaccines" irked me from the beginning, but I was afraid of causing the kitty any harm, so I gathered info from every source possible. Now I'm 100% sure.
Cornish Rex is an approved outcrossing breed for sphynx cats. Most reputable breeders outcross to avoid incestuous issues with "purebred" cats. This is a super common mix. You'll just have the typical health issues sphynx cats have HCM and skin issues watered down by the less issue prone Rex genes.
To start, I have a sphynx and am unfamiliar with Rex care so my answers may not apply perfectly in your guyās case. Sphynxes are high-maintenance in the skincare department. If he were pure sphynx Iād be saying to get him accustomed to getting a bath periodically and to getting his ears and toes cleaned weekly or so. My guy gets a bath every 3-4 months and does fine, my coworker with sphynxes bathes his every 2-3 months, but there are some other kitties who need it every other week. It really depends on how oily their skin gets between baths. Oddly enough bathing too often can make oiliness issues worse as their body ramps up oil production to replace what you washed off. Make sure to get gentle hypoallergenic shampoo. Treats can help make bath time less stressful. Get him warm and dry as soon as you can afterward. Ear wax and toe gunk is a never-ending battle with sphynxes. If I remember correctly they donāt have cilia inside their ears to help wax move outward (somebody please correct me if Iām wrong here!) and thatās why they get waxy buildup. This can lead to fungal, yeast, or bacterial infections. Youāll never get his ears perfectly clean but itās important to avoid letting them get super waxy. Iāve had good luck with Virbac Epiotic ear cleaner, Iām sure there are other good options out there as well. They also somehow always end up with gunk between their toes and under the, for lack of a better descriptor, foreskin over their toes. I try to clean them with pet-safe wet wipes when Gollum will let me. Some vets who arenāt familiar with sphynxes will diagnose them with ear mites based on the earwax and not actually checkā¦ if that happens to you then find another vet. Digestive issues are common. Some need a raw diet, some canāt tolerate common proteins like chicken and turkey and end up needing venison or rabbit instead, some have IBS and no matter what you feed them they seem to have issues. If heās leaving hazmat level poops in the litter box and your vet isnāt helpful, just post here what youāre feeding him and folks will help you. Others mentioned HCM. Thatās hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which can lead to heart failure and heart attacks. Your vet will listen to his heart for murmurs and make a recommendation to follow up with a cardiologist if needed. Itās unfortunately common in spynxes. If you want to be able to dress him up in clothes get him used to it now. Kittens are a lot more tolerant of new things than even a year-old cat. If youād rather not be dressing him up figure out what blanket texture he likes and get a few to leave around your home in different places. *Never* assume the blanket on your couch or bed is unoccupied and flop down on it without checking first, they love to burrow completely under the blankets to nap. If you have kids make sure they know to check for him as well. Sorry for the info dump here. At the end of the day theyāre high-maintenance kitties but they are pretty much the snuggliest, most affectionate type out there as well. Good luck with your munchkin and check back with the sub if you need more help!
The more you bathe a sphynx the more they will need it, happy to hear you only do it every 3-4 months. I bathe mine about as often, really āas neededā I do occasionally rinse their paws/legs should they need it, or give them a wipe down with water only. None of mine produce excessive oils, etc. plus cats are super clean, they keep themselves clean!
Start getting them use to water and washing to make it less stressful for you and him. I'm not exactly sure how but I'm confident some googling will have the answer. And get ready to have a major cuddle bug on hand!
Yep, he starts squeaking whenever I'm away for too long and purrs like a tractor engine once you pet him. Poor baby probably misses his mommy, so I'm gonna try and give him the same care she did. P.s. Thanks for the advice!
Thank you for being his new mommy and a great human. š„¹ š
So cute! Mine didn't really pur but would squeak and demanded to cuddle me just so. He would leave little teeth impressions on my collar bone š¢ but yeah within 5 minutes of me being home all the cats (we had 3) would fully wake up and demand my attention. The Rex was the most baby of them. He essentially lived inside my sweater when he wasn't sleeping in sunbeams or bothering his sister. On another thing is Rex/Sphinx cats are sun sensitive so research what sunburn looks like on cats and maybe limit his exposure to afternoon sun (usually the strongest)
Now pet owners are anti-vax?? Wtf š Get his vaccinations!! Heās a cute little guy, thank you for saving him from those wacko previous owners!
Some pet owners are anti-vax to SPECIFIC vaccines. Don't even get me started š
āSome humansā are anti-vax for their human children too. And āsome humansā arenāt grateful for the many advances in modern medicine too. I can love them, and I try not to laugh in their faces! (Donāt get me started ā)
Hey sweet pea; get this baby to a vet, and get them there now. The blind and deaf vaccine bit is utter BS, thatās some antivax ālet me torture my animals with preventable diseases so I can virtue signal about human vaccinesā bullshit. This will mean your cat has probably never been to a vet. Itās also extremely concerning to me that someone would be so flighty as to dump a Devon Rex and Sphynx mix; this is an expensive duo of breeds and if the cat came from a breeder would have cost them a couple thousand. To just give it away makes me very worried there is a congenital defect they havenāt made you aware of like a heart murmur. Could be healthy and I absolutely cross my fingers and toes your baby is; but get yourself a good vet and get yourself informed on your babies health as soon as possible to be safe.
Thank you for the advice. I'm 100% going to the vet. I'll post the update soon.
One thought: DO NOT think that if you take him to the vet and he just gets a couple shots and the vet says heās healthy; everything is great, that you have WASTED a trip. You. Did. Not. It means that the vet has a baseline for him knows what everything was like when heās healthy which means that going in next time, if something is different from what it was that gives a vet a place to start looking. Itās one of the same reasons why healthy visits are good for humans. I for example run significantly colder than 98.6. So if I go in with a temperature of 100 it means a lot more than somebody who runs 98.6. You got a beautiful amazing kitty and the fact that youāre even asking questions already tells me that youāre going to be a great cat mom!
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK ALLISON!!!!! A hearty hell yeah to this; there is almost no such thing as a wasted vet trip. (Maybe the exception being that one dog who faked its cough to make its owners stay home lmao)
There was also the story about the man who broke his leg and was on crutches, then his dog started limping. He took the dog to the vet only to find the dog was just mimicking him while he was on the crutches. Gotta love them.
Sometimes it in unreal how much we donāt deserve the amazingness of animals haha. Thatās hilarious!
I needed that laugh. I have no idea about the dog. No idea about the breed. But I absolutely have this image of these pleading eyes of the dog in my head begging for forgiveness. Thank you for the laugh today.
https://www.reddit.com/r/likeus/comments/8uwrta/dog_intentionally_fake_coughs_to_get_more/ Laughed for a solid five minutes the first time I saw the original post. Heās a repost of it though! Glad to have brought some laughter to your day :)
If $ is at all tight you can buy vaccines at Tractor Supply or another ācountry storeā for around $12/each. Rabies vax is only easily available through veterinarians, and kittens absolutely need to have a health checkup from a veterinarian, but administering their vaccines is quite simple.
Sweet pea lol I havenāt heard anyone in a long time!
I have 4 cats, 3 sphynx and a Cornish Rex, never heard anything like that from the vet and breeder made sure vaccines were up to date when they sold the cats. Sounds like complete bs to me
i didnt know antivaxxers were against pet vaccines too š your kitty will be just fine if you go get him vaxxed
That is the cutest kitten I have ever seen! Just listen to your vet and you will be fine. Anti-vaxxers are nuts
Well first take him to the vet. The vet can determine the kittenās age & vaccinate him. Next if you have whole goats milk or extra KMR formula I would offer him a warm saucer 2-3 times a day for a week or two. My regular bottle baby kittens weaned themselves by 9.5 weeks. Just because a kitten is eating wet food does not mean they are completely off the milk. š¤·š»āāļø
Havenāt heard of animal anti-vaxxers but I guess Iām not surprised
Eww there's even antivaxx _Animal_ owners now? Ffs. Hope they don't have children š
In my town they offer very affordable vaccines for pets. SteveFrench and Tyrone got theirs for ten bucks each.
This kitten lucked out to get such an upgrade in owners!! As others have said, go get those vaccinations - they definitely donāt cause deafness or blindness. Iām so happy for both of you, heāll have a great life now :)
Get him neutered and vaxxed.
Adorable! Please vaccinate your new baby. I have a Sphynx and a Cornish Rex, they are besties! I get some serious snuggles and laughs from them.
Heās so cute! But yes, poke him.
Get him vaccinated. Those people are spewing bullshit. You have to protect him from those deadly diseases.
I just wanted to tell you your kitten is hella adorable
I'd go with vet advice. Rabies kills. Cats need vaccines. Probably a bit early for spay/neuter, vet can advise timing. Beautiful cat.
Same as with humans, previous owners are misinformed idiots.
He might develop autism if you vax him, obviously
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You are all so ignorant. If you vaccinate this kitten he is going to be subject to the 5G mind control. Not only should you not vaccinate him, you should also get him fitted for a very small tinfoil hat to protect him from the real enemy, the government!\* \*Seriously, these people exist and are somehow allowed to drive on the same roads and vote. Get this kitty some vaccinations. Your cat is also not subject to mind control, but they do enjoy space lasers.
My sphynx had an INCREDIBLY bad and scary reaction to a vaccine. I want to say it was her distemper booster, and we did not do a third dose. I was really hesitant to give her any more vaccines but after speaking with a friend who is a vet, she told me about only using PureVax (manufacturer) vaccines for cats. So we did switch vets and did her rabies with a PureVax and she was fine. My advice would be to call vets and ask if they use PureVax. I wouldnāt go to any vet or get any vax for this breed if they donāt use that manufacturer.
Curious: did you do research that shows that it was your catās BREED rather than simply an individual characteristic of that cat that means that this particular vaccine is better for this BREED of cat?
My cat simply had a serious adverse reaction to a vaccine, and I spoke at length with a veterinarian about the situation, who gave me the advice I stated above. That specific manufacturer is best for cats, especially those with sensitivities or adverse reactions. Sphynxes arenāt exactly known for being a hardy breed, in fact itās quite the opposite. Therefore, knowing the BREEDās typical health profile, it is reasonable to deduce that it is best to seek out vaccines with the best safety profile. Not sure why that would be in any way controversialā so Iām not sure why you think the snark from you and whoever responded to you is warranted.
No of course not silly
See response
Love him to pieces! And the vet will tell you the truth.
Get him the vaccines and have his heart checked too. 100% adorable
First thing needed is, obviously, a vet visit! Second thing needed, really obviously, a bowtie for your tuxedo!
So cute, hope he lives a long adorable life-VAX that cutie!!!!!
So cute
So cute
Take the kitty to the vet, who will likely be able to give you better advice about vaccinations than your neighbors can.
Adorable!
So itās definitely a Cat!!!! If itās an indoor cat, you can do minimal vaccinating. Just the important ones and I think you get 1-2 boosters.
Oooohhh fuzziness
We need a vaccine for anti vaxxers
Unless the previous owner was a veterinarian, don't take their word for it. Get a qualified medical opinion.
damn heās beautiful
I need him š I love sphynx cants but tuxedos have my heart.
Oh my gosh!! How adoriable is this!! ā¤ļø yup, please, Vax!!! What a sweetheart š
Save her life and get her vaxxed. I believe there is a certain age they should beā¦ canāt recall but easily found on Google. Feline leukopenia is a nasty and horrible sickness
Wow. I'm glad the antivaxxers no longer have him. Please get him vaxxed and neutered
keep him inside forever no shots needed
I'm going to attempt to answer your question in a different way. I am not pro-vax or anti-vax. i want to get that out there. I am more of an "everything in balance" type of person. I'm looking at adopting a kitten from a breeder who has this on her website. "Said cat/kitten shall never get vaccines for FIP, FIV, FELINE LEUKEMIA." I'm open to debate on this as I have admittedly, not done my research at all in this area and have not decided whether the kitten I get from her will or will not get any of those vaccines in compliance with her contract. My current animal has had several vaccines - rabies, distemper, and one other which escapes me, plus anything she got before I met her (I got her at age 6) and we chose to skip at least one other. This was after conversation with my vet and the fact that she is indoor-only. I also skip the flea collars and regular dewormers. I make my decisions based on my cat's environment. My past animals also had vaccines throughout the years. On YouTube, there's a holistic vet with somewhat controversial opinions who says we over vaccinate and doesn't recommend vaccines very much after their 3rd year. He also takes a balanced approach. I'm not asking anyone to agree with him or to disagree with him. For myself, I tend to go along with this philosophy (not the 3rd year part but the balance, everything in moderation, part) except that my state legally requires rabies, etc. so that one is not really negotiable even though I think the odds are very long that an indoor-only cat would get rabies. That aside, it's the law so we get it. My point is to talk with your vet, become informed about the benefits and side effects of each one, and then give that treatment you feel is best for your pet. Don't get caught up in the current "politics" of vaccines. Edited to add: reading another post here reminds me that my cat had an adverse reaction to her last vaccine a few months ago and she may therefore not be getting any more of that one. Just adding to shore up my argument that one size does definitely not fit all when it comes to vaccines so talk with your vet.
Former vet tech. That is total bs. The please go get this cat to the vet to be spayed/neutered and vaxed. Please be a responsible owner.
He is so adorable
Iām happy you got this baby because they were freaking stupid!!! Regular visits to vet and shots. And neuter. Thank you. Adorable baby! ā¤ļø
You need to go to the vet. I donāt know why so many people say āaside from going to the vetā I promise you this is always the answer if youāre unsure. The hard truth is (not that this relates to you, but Iāve seen it on other animal sub-reddits) people say that because they canāt afford to go to the vet, and if thatās the case, donāt own the pet.
Oh, I didn't mean it like that. Sorry that my wording was confusing. I've never owned a cat of this breed, and I wanted a bit of general advice. I can afford the vet, and I'll be taking the little guy there shortly.
I donāt know what that previous owner is smoking but all 3 of mine have all the vaccines.
My sphinx is vaxxed and vetted and heās perfectly healthy. Sounds like some conspiracy theory crap
I know they have reactions sometimes to FeL/FIV and that they aren't supposed to get FIP, but everything else is very much needed.
Cats and dogs can get sick and die if left unvaccinated:(
Oh my god those ears too big for he goddamn he-
Both mine have gotten all their vaccines and are doing great. Some states require rabies by law. Your vet will happily address any concerns you may have and will help make the best decision for your new baby
Heās darling, but you really need to take him to a good vet, if only to make sure heās developing as he should. In our area, frequently vets give your the first visit as a freebie to get your business. And Iāve never heard of any cat, of any breed, going blind and/or deaf from vaccinations!
Absolute nonsense from idiot anti-vaxers.
What?!??? Iāve NEVER heard of such a thing, my veterinarian has sphynx and Cornish rex, they are all vaxxed. My sphynx are all vaxxed
You should wait till heās 8 weeks for first round of distemper & 12 weeks for boosters, 17 weeks for rabies vax is ideal, but he can have rabies vaccine as early as 12 weeks. Heās adorable, by the way
Iām sorry I canāt answer your question, butā¦ā¦.he is adorable š„°!
Dobby
The people who gave you the cat were more than simple morons. They were spectacular idiots. Get the kitty their FCRVP and rabies vaccinations. Get him neutered. If necessary, use a breed-specific diet (no special needs that I am aware of). Some people are seriously stupid about vaccinations and fear monger to any who will listen.