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A Hairless Cat Gets Cold at Night. Grandpa Has a Bedtime Routine for That.

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A warm lamp glows on the end table, the couch cushions have been straightened, and the house is winding down for the night. Grandpa Earl leans over a round, plush grey pet bed, gently tucking a cream cable-knit blanket around Peaches. Only her pink head and enormous ears poke out from the folds, her wrinkled forehead creased and her eyes half-lidded, already on her way to dreamland. Earl's reading glasses are pushed up on his head and his expression is focused, as if this nightly ritual is the most important job he has. Plants, pillows, and a remote fill the cozy living room behind them.

For a Sphynx, a blanket at bedtime isn't just sweet, it's genuinely practical. With little to no fur, these cats lose body heat more quickly than coated breeds and often seek out warm places to sleep, including under covers, on laps, or near heaters. A soft bed with raised sides, a washable blanket, and a spot away from drafts can make a big difference. Owners should be cautious with heating pads, using only pet-specific products with low settings, since bare skin can be sensitive. Bedding should be washed often, because the natural oils on a Sphynx's skin rub off on fabric. Talk to your vet if your cat seems constantly cold or lethargic.

Earl's tucking skills are clearly well practiced. With the blanket smoothed and the lamp about to click off, Peaches is ready for a long, warm night of very serious sleeping.

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