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The Sphynx Is Sitting Very Still on Top of the Dug-Up Flower Bed

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The flower bed has been completely turned over, and a pink Sphynx sits atop the biggest mound with her back straight and her head turned away. The soil is dark and rough, with roots and small stones scattered around, and her bare skin looks very pale against it. Her big ears stand up, listening for footsteps, while a wooden fence and a watering can sit in the soft background.

Digging is a very natural cat behavior, and a freshly turned flower bed is hard to resist. The soil is loose and soft, which makes it a good place to dig, roll or take a bathroom break. Since Sphynx cats have no fur to protect their skin, dirt and sun can be harder on them, so a quick wipe-down afterward is a good idea.

If you garden with a curious cat around, cover your beds with chicken wire or mulch that is safe for pets. Avoid cocoa mulch and slug bait, which can be harmful, and remember that some garden plants, including lilies, are dangerous to cats. Sphynxes also need protection from sunburn, so ask your vet about safe shade and skin care.

The Sphynx is remaining perfectly still, hoping the evidence will blend in with the scenery. It is a rather hopeful plan, given how pink she is against all that brown. Still, she seems content with the new view from her little hill.

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