Not Much To Say...

I really have nothing important to type.

No new revelations as to living with a sphynx.

Just a million pictures of what I think is one of the cutest cats I have ever known.

And thanks to my dear friend Stephanie, I will no longer be able to call him a kitty.

Or if I do I will always break out into laughter and try my best not to pee my pants.

Thanks Steph! You way ruined the word kitty for me.

In the sun.

Where there is sunshine...

....there will be Atticus...

18 weeks old and growing fast.

Pet Quality

Breeders terms are all Greek to me. When the term "pet quality" was thrown our way I didn't think twice about the definition.


By definition a pet quality cat is a "non perfect" cat. A pedigree or purebred or whatever you want to call it, with or without some of the distinctions that make it a perfect show cat.



In the case of Atticus the Sphynx I am guessing his flaw would be the fur on his face, tail and feet.

Once I got over the fact that people actually show cats I realized his flaws would be of no concern to us whatsoever.

This cat has only been in our home for 11 days and he fits right in with our large family. He is nothing like any other kitten I have ever known.

He must be with someone, in the middle of the action at all times.

Working on the computer is his favorite pass time. His talent for web design is unsurpassed.

If you are able to look past the wrinkles, lack of hair, and over sized ears, you will quickly fall in love.

Grade D Meat

True confession time.

I have never put any thought into pet food. It comes in bags or cans. Some brands are good, others better. Most breeders have recommendations as to a brand or type. Iams is what Atticus was eating and the brand his breeder recommended we stick with.

Then I did a bit of research. Most pet foods are made with grade D meat. Also known as meat from 4D animals. Dead, Diseased, Dying and Disabled. These animals are already dead, dying or diseased before they reach the rendering plant. Road kill ~ Yummy! Not to mention the amounts of chemicals oozing out of the bodies of these various types of animals.

No thank you.

The switch is on to Blue Spa Select Formula by Blue Buffalo.

In time I am hoping to see improvements in his overall health.

The best way to bathe a cat

According to Atticus the best bath is a bath without water.

Last night was bath number two. His skin was filmy, his paws were dirty.

I've done the research, organized the sink area. Filled the sink with the perfect temperature of water, not too much not too little.

Scooped him up and slowly began to place him in.

Not so fun.

I tried to quickly and gently wash him, rinse him and dry him.

Once he was wrapped in the towel like a baby he was fine.

Cleaning his face and ears are the easy part.

Clipping his nails, a breeze.

If Atticus requires weekly baths surely he should get used to it eventually.

Right?

Please tell me it will get easier.