Bath Time

Written by Melanie

In general cats a usually quite clean animals and the majority of people would not bath their cat at all. Kittens will sometimes need a bath if they have played in their litter tray or have had an upset tummy….Some people find that bathing their cat does reduce the severity of their allergic reactions. Others find that giving the cat a bath and a good brush once a week will reduce hair loss. Some people just like the thought of a good bath and a nice smelling cat….Bathing is quite an individual thing and different people will have different opinions. Do what is right for you.Bathing your cat can be all kinds of fun…  What you will need… A towel A plastic cup Shampoo – (Make sure you use kitten shampoo for kittens, Soap Free shampoo if you use Spot on Flea and worming treatments and Flea Shampoo if you are treating for fleas) A plastic carry box – Preferably one with a plastic bottom and a wire top. A Flea comb if you a bathing your cat to kill fleas A brush if required. Clip your cats claws before you start to insure your safety. If you want to regularly bath your cat you are best to start bathing him/her as a kitten. Bath the kitten once or twice a week in warm water. I usually find the laundry tub is the best place to do this so you don’t have to bend over and hurt your back. Fill the tub till the water comes 1/2 way up the side of a standing cat. If you are bathing a cat that isn’t familiar with being bathed: put the cat in the carry box to wet the cat down using your plastic cup. Open the carry box and shampoo the cat as normal. Close the carry box lid and rinse the cat. Turn any running water off and remove cat for drying. Be prepared for the cat to do the runner at anytime…. You can dry your cat with a towel or a hair-dryer on medium to low heat. Brush if required and use conditioning sprays if necessary.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 April 2010 22:34