Tips for Bathing Your Cat

Posted by Jeanne on January 2, 2009

Grooming is also a big part of having a cat. Just as you get a shower every day, do your hair, and whatever else your grooming entails, your cat needs to be groomed as well. Although you don’t need to bathe your cat on a daily basis, there are other things that need to be taken care of regularly.

You really don’t have to bathe your cat too often, especially if they are an indoor pet. However, there will come the time that Snoopy needs to get a bath. Giving your cat a bath is more of a two-person job, so you might need to ask someone to give you a hand. A good tip is to put something like a rug or towel in the tub that the cat can cling onto since there is a good chance the cat is going to freak out when he hits the water.

Make sure that you check the temperature of the water before you decide to dunk them; you need to make it a hot bath so they will be comfortable. Using shampoo specifically made for cats, start at the head and work your way down the body. You need to wash the head, ears, and neck. Don’t skip any spots when washing, but don’t get soap in your cat’s eyes. After your cat is washed and dried, keep him out of drafts until he is fully dry.