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Grooming
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Written by CS Swarens
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If you are a cat owner, you are probably fully aware of the fact that most cats
absolutely hate water. Nonetheless, there may be times when bathing your cat is
necessary. Not only do baths keep your cat clean, they may also be needed to
remove fleas from your furry friend. While bathing a cat isn t always easy, it
is possible with most cats if you follow these tips.
Tip #1: Start Young
If you got your cat while it was still a kitten, you
should start giving it baths on a regular basis. Ideally, you should bathe your
kitten about once per week. By starting when your cat is young, it will be more
accustomed to the water. In addition, a younger cat is much easier to handle
than an adult. So, by starting young, you can make bath time much simpler after
your cat grows and becomes stronger.
Tip #2: Remain Calm
Cats
can usually sense when their owners are nervous or anxious. So, remain calm when
picking up your cat and throughout the bathing process. The more calm you are,
the less anxiety your cat will experience. You can also get your cat relaxed and
prep it for its bath by coming through its fur before heading to the bathroom.
Tip #3: Get Items Prepared Ahead of Time
Even if you started
getting baths to your cat when it was still a kitten, it still probably will not
enjoy taking a bath. Therefore, you should try to get the bath over as quickly
as possible. One way to do this is to make certain you have your kitty shampoo,
towels, and any other items you will need gathered beforehand. You should also
make certain the temperature in the bathroom is at a comfortable level so your
feline friend doesn t get too cold.
Tip #4: Prepare the Cat and The
Water
You can keep your kitty more comfortable by applying eye ointment
before putting it in the water. This will help keep soap out of its eyes. If
your cat is particularly problematic during bath time, you might also want to
consider trimming its claws first. This way, you won t have to worry as much
about getting scratched in the process.
You can also expedite the
bathing process by adding a non toxic wetting agent such as Shaklee s Basic H to
the water beforehand. With this agent, the water will soak into the coat more
quickly, which means you can work up a lather sooner and complete the bathing
process as quickly as possible.
Tip #5: Try Again Later if Necessary
With your cat and the bathroom properly prepared, you can now submerge
your cat, get its fur wet, and lather the shampoo. You may need to hold your cat
down firmly in order to prevent it from jumping away if this is its first bath.
If your cat seems to be extremely upset by the process, however, it is best to
stop the bath and try again later. By slowly introducing the bathing process and
by speaking in a gentle way throughout the entire process, however, you should
ultimately be able to get your cat to accept bath time without much trouble.
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Dr. Rosenberg is the owner, CEO & Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group.
Kymythy Schultze has been a trailblazer in animal nutrition for over two decades.
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