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One Tall Glass of Lemonade on a Hot Afternoon. Two Very Interested Faces.

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It's a warm afternoon, and Abuela Rosa has found the shadiest corner of the porch. She's sipping a tall glass of lemonade through a straw, a lemon slice perched on the rim, her apron printed with big pink hibiscus blooms and green leaves. Tucked against her side, Chispa sits upright with her long grey neck stretched toward the glass, enormous ears angled forward, wide green eyes studying the drink as if she's thinking about asking for a sip. Potted flowers line the porch railing, a clothesline hangs in the yard, and the garden beyond glows in the late summer light.

Hot weather calls for a little extra thought with hairless cats. Without fur to shield them, Sphynx skin can sunburn, so shady spots like this porch are ideal and direct midday sun is best avoided. Plenty of fresh water should always be available; some cats drink more readily from wide bowls or a pet fountain. Lemonade itself isn't a good treat: citrus can upset a cat's stomach, and sugary drinks don't belong in a cat's diet. Because Sphynx cats often have a fast metabolism and hearty appetites, it's worth talking to your vet about the right amount of food for their size and age.

Chispa will have to settle for her water bowl today. Still, sitting in the shade beside Rosa on a summer afternoon seems like a pretty sweet consolation.

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