A Message from the Editor...
Wow! This year is completely flying by! I can’t believe we are already on Issue #3 of Owned By A Sphynx magazine. I hope you guys have had a great 2013 so far! I have been crazy busy…and just welcomed a new kitty into my family. Isn’t he cute? We nicknamed him “Icky”. Our co-editors and I have been trying to write and compile articles covering topics that are widely discussed in the “Sphynx World”. This issue we have decided to tackle to “Food” issue. This topic has strong supporters from both viewpoints and is something that owners and breeders can become extremely passionate about. Even among the staff at OBAS there are differing opinions! Emily is a 100% raw diet supporter, Johnny and myself are at the opposite end by strongly supporting a kibble diet…while Brooke and Cheryl fall in between us by feeding their Sphynx both raw and kibble! As is stated a few pages from now, this issue is not meant to persuade you to choose one diet over the other…it is meant to give you some info and facts from knowledgeable “experts” on the pros and cons to each diet. Whatever you choose for your pet, we do suggest you speak with your pet’s Veterinarian as they are able to help tailor a diet that is best suited to your kitty’s health. One last comment…our staff veterinarian, Johnny Gobble, does proof each article on health that appears in OBAS. However, to be fair I did not allow him to proof the raw article written by Emily Greene as I felt his article explained his view. So while the raw article was not “Vet Proofed”, it was still written by an expert on raw diet. Alrighty…on to the reading….and cute photos (because we know that the Sphynx photos is all any of us care about!). Hugs,
EDITOR IN CHIEF/PUBLISHER Brittney Gobble [email protected] CO-EDITORS Emily Greene [email protected] Cheryl Kerr [email protected] STAFF WRITERS Jim Stewart Brooke Arnold Johnny Gobble, D.V.M. CONTRIBUTING/GUEST WRITERS Fitzgerald Usmany Liz Camire Denise Taylor Joann Marie Rhonda Thompson DESIGN & LAYOUT Brooke Arnold [email protected] COVER Photograph by: Heidi Schamberger Cover Model: Norman Cover Design by: Brooke Arnold
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Brittney
The Bamboo Diary, Chapter 2
by Rhonda Thompson
Dear Bamboo, It’s been some time since we had our last heart to heart and frankly, we have not resolved many issues since that time, and in fact a few more have presented as problematic . 1. ou are not a member of S.E.A.L. Team 6. These ambushes on your human and four legged Y fur babies for whom you share this house with must cease and desist. We are not the Taliban..knock it off. 2. The litterbox has a succinct function. We both know what that involves and what it does not. Under the does not category includes randomly jumping in and kicking litter across the room for what I can only assume, is purely for sh*ts and giggles. 3. I cannot effectively use the hair dryer whilst you perch yourself on my shoulder. Or the toilet, or while getting ready for work, or basically anything at all. Can we work out a schedule? 4. Food preparation. Feel free to observe, however your participation is not required. 5. The chandelier in the foyer is still off limits. Stop the plotting. 6. My iPhone is not a chew toy, nor are the laptops. What up with that? All this said, you’re cute as hell and you know it. This allows you some latitude, however stop farting in my face. Thanks.
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