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 Information you may not know about the pharaonic cat

Cats have always been among the beloved pets that attract people with their kindness, beauty and apparent innocence, but today we will talk about a type of cat that people’s impression differs from, some of them are enthusiastic about them, some are hesitant, and some are alienated, all because of their shape that suggests ferocity and hostility, which is Pharaonic cat "Sphinx".

The Sphinx cat, a rare species, is the cat that does not have hair and is known as the bald Canadian cat as it is called in some countries as the Pharaonic cat. The reason is that it was called the Pharaonic because of the great similarity between its shape and the shape of the cats engraved on the limestone walls in the ancient Egyptian desert.

Information you may not know about the pharaonic cat

Pharaonic cats are hairless cats of medium size, and the weight of an adult cat ranges between 3 to 6 kilograms approximately.

The pharaonic cat has a small head, large eyes, and large, pointed ears. She lives approximately 8 to 14 years.

Their body temperature is one or two degrees higher than the average body temperature of other types of cats. She is also more greedy for food, which was attributed to her need to compensate for lost heat through her skin.

The pharaonic cat is more sensitive than other species to the cold, as a result of the absence of a thick layer of fur responsible for keeping it warm during the cold seasons, although the increase in oily secretion in the skin of this cat makes up a little for the absence of fur; However, it still needs special care and constant heating during those seasons. In addition, the outer fatty layer increases the cat's capture of dirt, and therefore, it needs to be cleaned constantly and at a regular rate (weekly or monthly).

Pharaonic cats are more likely than other types of cats to have certain diseases, such as urticaria pigmentosa, a skin disease that forms crusty ulcers on the skin, and some fungal skin infections, in addition to the prevalence of pumping cardiomyopathy, and they are also more likely to suffer from sunburn. 

The skin of Pharaonic cats has many colors, and although its appearance is not conducive to cuddling and stroking, it is very soft and pleasant to the touch.

Some believe that the absence of thick fur on these cats makes them hypoallergenic (or safe for allergy sufferers), but this is not true; The pharaonic cats get rid of some of their skin cells from time to time, and this may cause some allergies, in addition to the sensitivity that may be caused by the small, thin piles on their skin.

Information about the character of the pharaonic cats

Pharaonic cats may seem scary to some, but in fact they are cats that love people and interact with them, demanding and love attention, and the Pharaonic cat gets very excited when its owner returns home and tries to distract him while he does his daily chores.

pharaonic cat food

As for the food of pharaonic cats, they love food a lot and eat anything offered to them, caution and taking care of their food is important, due to the high metabolic rates of this type of cat, and the severity of the sensitivity of their digestive system, it is recommended to feed them small meals at frequent intervals during the day.

Cat food that is sold in pharmacies contains the nutritional values ​​required to maintain its health. It is recommended to add canned foods and fish such as tuna and sardines to their diet list. Do not forget that these cats lose a lot of water by evaporating through their smooth skin, and therefore they need water permanently to prevent dehydration.

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Pharaonic cat prices

The prices of the pharaonic cat range from 300 to 3000 dollars, the pharaonic cat is one of the most expensive and rare types of cats at all, and owned by many famous and rich people in the world.

Why is the pharaonic cat expensive?

Pharaonic cats are one of the species that do not have hair on their body, and the lifespan of pharaonic cats is very short, so they are one of the few rare species in the world, and their price ranges between $300 and $3,000.

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