Bathing a cat
Many well-cared for cats are used to being bathed and do not scratch. The best is not to wait until your cat grows up and give it a bath while it is still a kitten. Otherwise, the experience of first bathing will be stressfull to both you and your feline.
Avoid getting water into the ears, nose and mouth. Choose a pet shampoo specifically labeled for use in cats, since human shampoo damages the structure of your cat’s hair as well as oil-glands. Some felines tolerate a hair dryer, but if your cat does not, simply pat it dry with a towel and lay it in a warm place where there is no draught.
If your cat does not like bathing, clean it with a special sent-free powder, which absorbes dirts and excess oil. Sprinkle the powder on your feline’s coat and rub in. Then keep brushing the coat until the powder is gone.
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Muriel (not verified)
Sat, 01/15/2011 - 12:23
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We never bathed cats in my
We never bathed cats in my day. But if you really feel you have to, then start doing it from when they are kittens, like it says here. If you suddenly do it when they are older, they will be terrified. Much kinder to do it when they are small and then regularly say twice a year. I dont think they really need bathing at all, they groom themselves beautifully, unlike dogs.
Liz Allen (not verified)
Sat, 01/15/2011 - 12:23
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If you buy a pedigree cat and
If you buy a pedigree cat and want to show it then you need to bath it from very young. Show cats get bathed every couple of weeks to keep them in tip top condition and it is good to get them used to the hairdryer too. First time put them in a wire carrier basket because they may freak out at the dryer and this can be quite dangerous for you and the kitten. They will get used to it after a while and you can judge when it is safe to dry them without the wire basket, but it may take a few times before this is ok.
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