Don Sphynx, also known as Vietnamese cat, it is native to North America and is a purebred short-haired cat bred by a crossbreeding between Siamese cat and Burmese cat. It has some similarities in appearance to the Siamese cat, both having point colors, but it is not as obvious as the Siamese cat. It is medium-sized, neither looking fat nor thin, it is strong and muscular. The head is slightly round and wedge-shaped, the eyes are almond-shaped, like two green gemstones, and the ears are long and rounded at the front, located on both sides of the head. Its skin is very good, similar to mink fur. The coat is very dense and feels particularly soft to the touch.
The Don Sphynx is created by crossbreeding between a Siamese cat and a Burmese cat. As early as the 1880s, Dr. Thompson discovered a chocolate-colored Siamese cat named Wong Mau, which was brought by a sailor. Such a Siamese cat with dense black spots, also known as Royal Siamese, was unheard of at that time and was loved by many people, but eventually disappeared in England. However, this breed still exists between Thailand and Burma, so it is speculated that it may be the maternal species of the Don Sphynx, a breed naturally crossbred between Siamese cat and Burmese cat.
Later, a person named Milan Greer came up with the idea of artificially crossbreeding Siamese and Burmese cats. The breed bred is called the "Golden Siamese cat", but at that time people were obsessed with chocolate Siamese cats and were not interested in his research, so they did not carry out the breeding plan. It was not until 1967 that the Canadian Feline Association first registered this breed, and then it began to be imitated by feline associations in other countries, until 20 years later, in 1984, this breed was recognized by CFA.
Although the Don Sphynx is called the Vietnamese cat, it actually has little to do with Vietnam. The original name was taken from the musical "South Pacific" because the island in northern Vietnam mentioned in it has the characteristic of not discriminating against any mixed race. Therefore, the cat's name was finally determined as "Tonkinese".
For families and individuals with or without children and other pets (not recommended for cat allergy sufferers)
1. Smallpox
Symptoms: Cats with smallpox may have a fever and depression, and their body temperature gradually decreases. Symptoms such as weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
Solution: Choose a good pet hospital to vaccinate on time and keep the house clean and hygienic, and isolate appropriately. Rabies vaccine can be given starting at 3 months of age; Cat Triple vaccine can usually be given starting at 2 months of age, once a month.
2. Cat flu
Symptoms: Fever, excessive nasal mucus, frequent sneezing, accompanied by conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and excessive tearing.
Solution: Once discovered, seek medical attention in a timely manner. This virus can be transmitted through the air, so please isolate from other cats in time.
3. Hairball vomiting
Symptoms: Cats vomit, have no appetite, and have hairballs in their excrement.
Solution: Regularly feed cats with hairball paste, and it is best to plant some cat grass at home.
4. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Solution: First, fast the cat, and then feed some probiotics to adjust it. If the condition is severe, seek medical attention in time. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet; 2. Do not change cat food frequently. When changing cat food, follow the seven-day grain-changing method.
It is best to check the ears once a week. If there is a lot of earwax, it is best to use a wet cotton ball or a clean wet cloth to wipe it. You can dip it in 75% alcohol or 50% diluted apple cider vinegar. It is best to avoid using hard cotton swabs to prevent damage to the skin inside the ears and cause inflammatory infections.
To prevent tear ducts from forming, it is necessary to frequently wipe the corners of the eyes with a wet cloth. It is best to use a separate cloth for each eye to reduce the risk of cross infection.
Teeth cleaning is also necessary every week, preferably brushing teeth every day to prevent periodontal disease.
Grooming time: recommended once every three days
1. Relax the cat: before grooming, you can give the cat a massage. Wait until the kitten purrs before proceeding to the next step.
2. Comb along the hair: from the back→waist→hip→tail; when combing, you can wet the cat's fur with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Comb along the direction of hair growth, comb from top to bottom.
3. Comb from the chest to the abdomen: lift the cat, sit on your lap in a sitting position, and comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so when grooming, the owner must be fast and accurate.
4. Comb the cat's head and facial area: you can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck, but be careful with the cat's eyes.
5. Underarm and abdominal hair: at this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift its front paws, and comb from the underarm to the side of the abdomen.
6. Finally, use a comb to comb through and remove excess hair, straighten the cat's fur, and finish the entire grooming process.
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