{"id":2006,"date":"2026-07-15T03:01:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T03:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/?page_id=2006"},"modified":"2026-07-15T03:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T03:36:58","slug":"2006-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/?page_id=2006","title":{"rendered":"Sphynx"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1086372190\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-1389481850\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x75 lg-x5 y100 md-y80 lg-y100 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-left\">\n                  \n\n<h1 class=\"uppercase\">Sphynx<\/h1>\n<p>The Sphynx is a medium-sized , muscular , striking cat known for an apparently hairless body with wrinkles , oversized ears , lemon-shaped or large eyes and warm suede-like skin. Despite the look , most sources note a fine down or peach-fuzz coat and a substantial body with a rounded abdomen.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#contact\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white is-outline hidden\"  >\n    <span>\u4e86\u89e3\u66f4\u591a<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1389481850 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#text-box-1389481850 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-1389481850 {\n    width: 83%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-box-1389481850 {\n    width: 45%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1086372190 {\n  padding-top: 515px;\n}\n#banner-1086372190 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo001-scaled.jpg);\n}\n#banner-1086372190 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\n}\n#banner-1086372190 .bg {\n  background-position: 42% 60%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-1086372190 {\n    padding-top: 700px;\n  }\n  #banner-1086372190 .overlay {\n    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-1086372190 {\n    padding-top: 734px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1241853362\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1241853362 {\n  padding-top: 60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu stack stack-col justify-start ux-menu--divider-solid\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#about\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tAbout\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#characteristics\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tCharacteristics\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#healthcare\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tHealthcare\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item noemally-treatment-method\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#normally-treatment-method\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tNormally Treatment Method\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ux-menu-link flex menu-item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"ux-menu-link__link flex\" href=\"#supplements\" >\n\t\t\t<i class=\"ux-menu-link__icon text-center icon-angle-right\" ><\/i>\t\t\t<span class=\"ux-menu-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\tSupplements\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"stack-1255522695\" class=\"stack stack-row justify-start items-stretch\">\n\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #about\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#about\" data-title=\"about\" ><a name=\"about\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#stack-1255522695 > * {\n  --stack-gap: 0rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"container section-title-container about\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:245%;\">About<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2732351200\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Breed information<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Length range&nbsp; : 33-38 cm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Height range&nbsp; : 20-25cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight range : 2.5-7kg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coat : Hairless appearance|extra-short|nearly hairless|fine down-like fuzz|peach-fuzz or suede-like skin|short hair may appear on nose \/ ears \/ tail \/ feet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life expectancy years : 8-15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors: white|black|blue|red|cream|silver|golden|cameo|tortoiseshell|brown|calico|tabby|pointed|mink pattern|all colors and patterns.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activitity Level : High<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Similar Breeds : Devon Rex|Cornish Rex|Donskoy<\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>The breed began with spontaneous hairless mutations in Canada. Sources place key origins in Ontario and Toronto from 1966 and later important cats in Minnesota and Toronto during the 1970s. Breeders used outcrossing and selective breeding over decades to build a genetically sound breed , and CFA accepted registration in 1998 and championship status in 2002.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2732351200 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #characteristics\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#characteristics\" data-title=\"characteristics\" ><a name=\"characteristics\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"container section-title-container characteristics\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:185%;\">characteristics<\/span><b><\/b><a href=\"characteristics\" target=\"\"><i class=\"icon-angle-right\" ><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1169232690\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Temperament<\/h2>\n<p>Affectionate<\/p>\n<h2>Personality<\/h2>\n<p>Active|affectionate|curious|intelligent|extroverted|friendly|loyal|cuddly|people-oriented|talkative|gregarious|playful<\/p>\n<h2>Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Needs high-level enrichment , warmth , indoor protection , climbing areas , scratching surfaces , interactive play , skin care and regular bathing<\/p>\n<h2>Social Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Craves companionship , may not do well when left alone long , usually enjoys people , children and other pets , often prefers company of other cats<\/p>\n<h1>Grooming&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<p>The breed needs regular skin-focused grooming rather than coat grooming. Sources mention regular bathing , weekly ear cleaning , cleaning oily folds and nail beds , and dental care. Over-bathing may worsen oil production in one source while others describe weekly baths or individualized frequency.<\/p>\n<h1>Nutrition<\/h1>\n<p>Because of high metabolism and thermoregulation needs , Sphynx cats may need more calories than average cats. High-quality balanced food , fresh water , skin-supportive nutrients , taurine for cardiac support , and portion monitoring for weight are emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1169232690 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-177645066\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-177645066 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1037995546\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1037995546 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1241068004\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2026443704\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_579233189\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-533x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo002-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_579233189 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1266507324\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1137289895\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Breed Standard<\/h1>\n<p>The Sphynx should appear hairless but not be completely hairless. It is a medium-sized substantial cat with surprising weight , hard muscular body , broad chest , full abdomen , long tail , large ears , lemon-shaped eyes and wrinkled warm skin with a peach-like or suede-like feel. The breed is sweet-tempered , lively and amenable to handling.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1137289895 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-2779648764\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Did you know?<\/h4>\n<p>The breed is not truly hairless and is usually covered with very fine down. It traces to Canadian hairless mutations and is often described as a warm , cuddly , dog-like companion.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2779648764 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-192939375\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-192939375 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #healthcare\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#healthcare\" data-title=\"healthcare\" ><a name=\"healthcare\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"container section-title-container healthcare\" ><h2 class=\"section-title section-title-center\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:249%;\">HEALTHCARE<\/span><b><\/b><a href=\"healthcare\" target=\"\"><i class=\"icon-angle-right\" ><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-149316588\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Most Common \/ iconic illnesses&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Skin conditions and dermatitis, Feline dental disease, Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs, Respiratory infections<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Symptoms<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-149316588 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2049382723\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2049382723-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2049382723-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2049382723-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2049382723-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>1. It may stay silent early and a heart murmur might be the first sign. <br \/>2. Lethargy , increased resting respiratory rate , labored or open-mouth breathing and sudden hind-limb paralysis may occur.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-623100617\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-623100617-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-skin_conditions_and_dermatitis\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-623100617-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Skin conditions and dermatitis<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-623100617-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-623100617-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>1. Oily or waxy skin , blackheads , red itchy skin and smelly brown residue may appear. <br \/>2. Crusty sores or raised bumps may occur with urticaria pigmentosa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4011997387\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4011997387-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-feline_dental_disease\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4011997387-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Feline dental disease<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4011997387-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4011997387-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>1. Bad breath , red swollen or bleeding gums , tartar , drooling and difficulty eating may occur. <br \/>2. Loose teeth , weight loss and poor grooming might appear as disease progresses.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1789186095\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1789186095-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-digestive_issues_and_sensitive_stomachs\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1789186095-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1789186095-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1789186095-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>1. Loose stools or diarrhea , vomiting , gas and weight loss despite appetite may occur. <br \/>2. A soft or pudgy belly may be noticed.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2379710991\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2379710991-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-respiratory_infections\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2379710991-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Respiratory infections<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2379710991-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2379710991-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>1. Sneezing , runny nose , watery eyes , conjunctivitis , coughing or wheezing may occur. <br \/>2. Fever , lethargy , poor appetite and difficult breathing might develop.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-2025106764\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2025106764 {\n  padding-top: 50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1824631635\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1824631635 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h1>Onset of symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-160370589\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-897580577\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1065330213\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/h3>\n<p>1. Clinical signs are often diagnosed in adults. <br>2. They may appear from about 2 to 8 years.<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1065330213 {\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-246481495\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. Risk may be high because the breed has a documented high incidence. <br>2. Probability may depend on lineage and screening.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-246481495 {\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-246481495 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1407797450\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3347928424\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Skin conditions and dermatitis<\/h3>\n<p>1. Signs can begin in kittenhood. <br>2. They may start around 4 to 6 months and continue lifelong.<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3347928424 {\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1915862004\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. Risk may be very high. <br>2. Lifelong skin management is often needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1915862004 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-1915862004 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-817858202\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4094046595\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Feline dental disease<\/h3>\n<p>1. Mild gingivitis may start before 1 year. <br>2. Significant disease is common by about 3 years without intervention.<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4094046595 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2379646445\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. Risk may be very high without proactive care. <br>2. The majority of cats over 2 to 3 years may have disease that warrants intervention.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2379646445 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-2379646445 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1801089809\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3227311235\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs<\/h3>\n<p>1. Signs can be present from kittenhood. <br>2. They may persist lifelong.<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3227311235 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1149027476\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. Risk may be high because many Sphynx show digestive sensitivity.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1149027476 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-1149027476 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-737888849\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-380657618\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1498057420\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Respiratory infections<\/h3>\n<p>1. They can occur at any age. <br>2. They are most common in kittens and during stress.<\/p>\n<h3>Probability Of Onset:<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1498057420 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2013316117\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>1. Risk may be moderate to high. <br>2. The text suggests exposure is common and Sphynx may show clinical signs readily.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2013316117 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n#text-2013316117 > * {\n  color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-267534573\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Reasons<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-267534573 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-217591327\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1230842875\" class=\"col medium-2 small-12 large-1\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1700443810\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png 551w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart-439x400.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1700443810 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #image_1700443810 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-313293662\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-313293662 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-550851488\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-550851488 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-538712701\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-538712701 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1306620325\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1306620325 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_467842052\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/teeth.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_467842052 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-375722501\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3335290958\" class=\"text hide-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;1. No deficiency is indicated as the cause. <br>2. Taurine is essential for heart muscle function.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3335290958 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3749212884\" class=\"text hide-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Feline dental disease:<\/h3>\n<p>1. No nutritional lack is indicated because plaque and inflammation are emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3749212884 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_459724410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart.png 551w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Heart-439x400.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_459724410 {\n  width: 34%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_459724410 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1948933736\" class=\"text show-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;1. No deficiency is indicated as the cause. <br>2. Taurine is essential for heart muscle function.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1948933736 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1067659635\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/teeth.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1067659635 {\n  width: 33%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1067659635 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1772065261\" class=\"text show-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Feline dental disease:<\/h3>\n<p>1. No nutritional lack is indicated because plaque and inflammation are emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1772065261 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-2074652439\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2074652439 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-522046135\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1033500149\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin.png 545w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin-420x400.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1033500149 {\n  width: 33%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1033500149 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-163295329\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1160491593\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-3 small-12 large-2\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1317248602\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin.png 545w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sensitive-skin-420x400.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1317248602 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-428191292\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-428191292 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-657369440\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-657369440 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-2048944931\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2048944931 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1164554480\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1164554480 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1317950855\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1317950855 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1017889375\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1.png 561w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1-372x400.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1017889375 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-739685178\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-739685178 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1591401330\" class=\"gap-element clearfix hide-for-small\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1591401330 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_69784457\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung.png 489w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung-377x400.png 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_69784457 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #image_69784457 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1079299034\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-144643033\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Skin conditions and dermatitis<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;1. No specific deficiency is indicated as the cause. <br>2. Essential fatty acids may be relevant for skin health.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-144643033 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1672325628\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1672325628 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1147597366\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1.png 561w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sensitive-stomach-1-372x400.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1147597366 {\n  width: 33%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1147597366 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2282008529\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs<\/h3>\n<p>1. Lack of appropriate dietary fiber may contribute to poor stool quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2282008529 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-741989656\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-741989656 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1872249989\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung.png 489w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lung-377x400.png 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1872249989 {\n  width: 33%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_1872249989 {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1332502280\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3>Respiratory infections<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0No chemical deficiency<\/li>\n<li>Arginine use by feline herpesvirus and lysine supplementation but maybe lysine is also controversial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1332502280 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-816367135\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-510686226\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1145286564\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-1092009613\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1092009613 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-1092009613 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1145286564 {\n  padding-top: 568px;\n}\n#banner-1145286564 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sphynx-photo003-1200x800.jpg);\n}\n#banner-1145286564 .bg {\n  background-position: 66% 55%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1172763547\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-856937760\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-856937760 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #normally-treatment-method\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#normally-treatment-method\" data-title=\"normally-treatment-method\" ><a name=\"normally-treatment-method\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-588425691\" class=\"text normally-treatment-method\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Normally Treament Methods<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-588425691 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2077086922\" class=\"col medium-2 small-4 large-1\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_550859963\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment.png 586w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Treatment-378x400.png 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_550859963 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-737397449\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>1. The text indicates screening with echocardiograms may help reduce risk in breeding lines. <br>2. There is no cure and medications , diuretics or blood thinners might be used for management.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Skin conditions and dermatitis:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>1. Regular bathing , ear and nail fold cleaning and vet-recommended shampoos or wipes may help. <br>2. Skin protection from sun and cold is important and outdoor living is not recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Feline dental disease<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>1. Daily tooth brushing , dental diets or treats and professional cleaning under anesthesia may help. <br>2. Extractions or further dental treatment might be needed for severe disease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>1. Highly digestible , novel protein or hydrolyzed diets may help. <br>2. If inflammatory bowel disease is confirmed , corticosteroids and B12 injections might be used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Respiratory infections:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>1. Supportive care may include maintaining hydration and nutrition , clearing nasal discharge and keeping the cat warm. <br>2. Antibiotics may help secondary bacterial infection and antivirals may be used in some cases. Ask professional vets for detailed information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-737397449 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-222112665\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1571953219\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #supplements\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#supplements\" data-title=\"supplements\" ><a name=\"supplements\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-657767895\" class=\"text supplements\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Supplements<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-657767895 {\n  font-size: 1.8rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-73175164\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1963682375\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements.jpg 525w, https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Supplements-417x400.jpg 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1963682375 {\n  width: 29%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-2529295154\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy :<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Taurine and L-carnitine can,might be helpful for heart muscle function. <br>2. Coenzyme Q10 can,might be helpful for cellular energy support. <br>3. Omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for anti-inflammatory support and arrhythmia risk reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2529295154 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2902319271\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Skin conditions and dermatitis<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for irritated skin and sebum regulation. <br>2. Probiotics can,might be helpful for immune and skin support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2902319271 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"text-201906392\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Feline dental disease<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1. VOHC-approved water additives or dental gels can,might be helpful for plaque reduction. <br>2. Oral probiotics can,might be helpful for healthier mouth bacteria balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-201906392 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2582430115\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Digestive issues and sensitive stomachs<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Probiotics can,might be helpful for gut microbiome support. <br>2. Prebiotics can,might be helpful for feeding beneficial gut bacteria. <br>3. Digestive enzymes can,might be helpful for food breakdown. <br>4. Psyllium husk can,might be helpful for stool regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2582430115 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"text-956468501\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h4>Respiratory infections<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Probiotics can,might be helpful for immune support. <br>2. Antioxidant support products can,might be helpful for general immune support. <br>3. L-lysine is not recommended as reliable support because the Cornell content indicates it is controversial and may worsen symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-956468501 {\n  font-size: 1.3rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a class=\"button primary box-shadow-2\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>recommend product<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1727813350\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1727813350 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-828892526\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-828892526 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover hide-for-small\" id=\"banner-1674147619\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-660171234\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x70 md-x70 lg-x5 y50 md-y50 lg-y0 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n\t<div id=\"text-4150954830\" class=\"text hide-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"uppercase\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong>Decliamer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Every cat individual has different physical conditions<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Ask professional vets for detailed information and further treatment.<\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4150954830 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-4150954830 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-660171234 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#text-box-660171234 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-660171234 {\n    width: 70%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-box-660171234 {\n    width: 48%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1674147619 {\n  padding-top: 305px;\n  background-color: rgb(9, 9, 9);\n}\n#banner-1674147619 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sphynx-photo004-1075x800.jpg);\n}\n#banner-1674147619 .bg {\n  background-position: 72% 31%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-1674147619 {\n    padding-top: 348px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover show-for-small\" id=\"banner-1719805711\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-1979609187\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y75 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n\t<div id=\"text-3314268438\" class=\"text show-for-small\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"uppercase\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong>Decliamer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Every cat individual has different physical conditions. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Ask professional vets for detailed information and further treatment.<\/span><\/h4>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3314268438 {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-3314268438 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1979609187 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#text-box-1979609187 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-1979609187 {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1719805711 {\n  padding-top: 381px;\n}\n#banner-1719805711 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/vets.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sphynx-photo004-1075x800.jpg);\n}\n#banner-1719805711 .bg {\n  background-position: 62% 60%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-1719805711 {\n    padding-top: 500px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-2061299025\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; 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