How To Give Cat a Bath

If your cat is infested with fleas, you'll probably want to give her bath. Otherwise, wash your cat as you deem necessary ' since cats wash, they do not often need bathing. Adopt a clam, positive attitude before and during the bath, it will help ease your cat anxiety. Consider trimming your cat's claws beforehand to reduce your risk of getting scratched. A clean cat is a happy cat, and we are here to help! From nail trims to bathing, a little maintenance goes a long way. Read on to find out how to keep your kitty's eyes, ears, teeth, skin, and fur healthy and clean. Please note: There are some cats who do not tolerate being groomed. If your cat fights the grooming process, and there is some potential that injury could occur to your cat and yourself, please make an appointment with a professional groomer or a veterinarian to have your cat groomed.

Bathing Your Cat

With her built-in grooming tools, your fastidious feline is well-equipped to tackle her own hair care needs. But if she is very dirty or gets into something very sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. Follow these steps to ensure minimal stress and maximum efficiency.

Preparing Your Cat For Bath

The best solution is to make sure that you have all the necessary supplies handy so you can make your cat bath very quick:
Rubber gloves
Cat shampoo
A large pitcher for rinsing or a gentle spray nozzle
A large towel
Cotton balls to clean the ears
A small cloth to clean the face
It's much easier to wash your cat in a kitchen or bathroom sink than bending over the tub. Following is the step-by-step procedure for the quick and painless bath.
Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow: A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines
For your own protection, we recommended trimming Fluffy's claws before bathing.
Give your cat good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats.
Gently place some cotton in her ears to keep the water out.
Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you will be bathing your kitty so she doesn't slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm water.
Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly into ears, eyes or nose. If you don't have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works best.
Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.
Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a pitcher or spray hose; again, be sure the water is lukewarm.
Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet's face. Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty - in which case, we recommended using an extra diluted solution of shampoo.
Wrap your pet in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your ketty doesn't mind the noise you can use a blow dryer- on the lowest heat setting.
Reward your pet with endless praise and her favorite treat-for a successful session.