Comments on: How to Wash A Cat http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ellen http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-35349 Ellen Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:04:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-35349 People believe that a nice WARM bath feels good to our pets. It does not. The grooming places use cold or barely tepid water. This seems cruel, it is not. Putting an animal in bath water that feels good to us is cruel. This is true especially with cats. Anything more than barely tepid water will make them freak. It seems weird, but go for the cold. Also for fleas, the groomers use lemon dawn, on both cats and dogs. The dogs have a diluted solution of pine sol for a rinse. Result. Dead fleas. Do not pine sol a cat. The lemon dawn is fine, just don't wash their heads. Use a wash cloth to clean kitties' face. Most cats are terrified of water. Giving them a bath is a nightmare, but sometimes must be done. People believe that a nice WARM bath feels good to our pets. It does not. The grooming places use cold or barely tepid water. This seems cruel, it is not. Putting an animal in bath water that feels good to us is cruel. This is true especially with cats. Anything more than barely tepid water will make them freak. It seems weird, but go for the cold. Also for fleas, the groomers use lemon dawn, on both cats and dogs. The dogs have a diluted solution of pine sol for a rinse. Result. Dead fleas. Do not pine sol a cat. The lemon dawn is fine, just don’t wash their heads. Use a wash cloth to clean kitties’ face. Most cats are terrified of water. Giving them a bath is a nightmare, but sometimes must be done.

]]> By: Klari http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-22921 Klari Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:14:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-22921 If the cat stops grooming itself due to age or illness, you can do this for the cat by getting your hands a bit wet and stroking the cat. The loose hair will eventually accumulate on your hands. Rub your hands together to get the hair to roll and stick together and throw it away. When you first start this routine, don't get your hands overly wet - cats don't typically like water. As the cat gets into routine, you can get your hands a bit more wet and the cat will not mind (don't get your hands extremely wet, you will be petting your cat an awful long time to get results). If the cat stops grooming itself due to age or illness, you can do this for the cat by getting your hands a bit wet and stroking the cat. The loose hair will eventually accumulate on your hands. Rub your hands together to get the hair to roll and stick together and throw it away. When you first start this routine, don’t get your hands overly wet – cats don’t typically like water. As the cat gets into routine, you can get your hands a bit more wet and the cat will not mind (don’t get your hands extremely wet, you will be petting your cat an awful long time to get results).

]]> By: Joe http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-17058 Joe Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:33:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-17058 Open the toilet lid and add some soap. Then drop the cat in, close the lid and stand on it. Flush the toilet several times then open the lid and stand back! Open the toilet lid and add some soap. Then drop the cat in, close the lid and stand on it. Flush the toilet several times then open the lid and stand back!

]]> By: Maggie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-12594 Maggie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:02:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-12594 If your kitty insists on fighting you, use this tip my sister/zookeeper gave me. Hold the scruff of their neck firmly, just barely lifting them off the ground. Their back feet should be just touching the floor. They should instinctively relax, like a kitten would when mama cat carries them. If one person holds the cat, one hand on the scruff, the other holding the butt, a second person can wash them/trim claws. You might want to give them a few hairball preventative treats, as they will be grooming like crazy for the next couple of days. If your kitty insists on fighting you, use this tip my sister/zookeeper gave me. Hold the scruff of their neck firmly, just barely lifting them off the ground. Their back feet should be just touching the floor. They should instinctively relax, like a kitten would when mama cat carries them. If one person holds the cat, one hand on the scruff, the other holding the butt, a second person can wash them/trim claws. You might want to give them a few hairball preventative treats, as they will be grooming like crazy for the next couple of days.

]]> By: Karenality http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-12136 Karenality Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:08:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-12136 I feel they should sell one full suit of armor with every purchase of a bottle of cat shampoo at the pet store! *LOL* Bathing a kitty... claws or no claws... can be quite a challenging endeavor. I've had cats all my life and every now and then they need a good bathing. Especially with flea shampoo during the summer months when those pesky critters become infested, no matter how well the Frontline works! Take care... GOOD ARTICLE!! I feel they should sell one full suit of armor with every purchase of a bottle of cat shampoo at the pet store! *LOL* Bathing a kitty… claws or no claws… can be quite a challenging endeavor. I’ve had cats all my life and every now and then they need a good bathing. Especially with flea shampoo during the summer months when those pesky critters become infested, no matter how well the Frontline works!

Take care… GOOD ARTICLE!!

]]> By: Lola http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-10933 Lola Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:22:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-10933 Fill the bathtub with warm water. Put the cat in. give the cat some treats so it doesn't get worried. Gently stroke the cat while someone else washes her. Keep on saying good girl/boy in a calm voice. Fill the bathtub with warm water. Put the cat in. give the cat some treats so it doesn’t get worried. Gently stroke the cat while someone else washes her. Keep on saying good girl/boy in a calm voice.

]]> By: Babs http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-6392 Babs Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:42:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-6392 Just fill up the BATHTUB, with shower doors,with warm water, have someone available to keep those doors closed and get ready. Make sure that someone has a big towel and have the Suave shampoo ready, and a big plastic glass! Grab the terrorized kitty (because he knows what's comin') by his paws, two in each hand, climb in the bathtub, and have that someone close the doors. Try to keep the kitty in the middle of the tub. Wash all of the areas with a LITTLE of the shampoo except his head. Rinse. Gently wash his head with your hand or washcloth and then hand him off to that someone with the towel. Recover by taking a cool shower! Your cat will resist much more than a quick toweling and will be upset for only a few minutes. Or, perhaps we have a wonderfully mellow cat! Just fill up the BATHTUB, with shower doors,with warm water, have someone available to keep those doors closed and get ready. Make sure that someone has a big towel and have the Suave shampoo ready, and a big plastic glass!
Grab the terrorized kitty (because he knows what’s comin’) by his paws, two in each hand, climb in the bathtub, and have that someone close the doors. Try to keep the kitty in the middle of the tub. Wash all of the areas with a LITTLE of the shampoo except his head. Rinse. Gently wash his head with your hand or washcloth and then hand him off to that someone with the towel. Recover by taking a cool shower! Your cat will resist much more than a quick toweling and will be upset for only a few minutes. Or, perhaps we have a wonderfully mellow cat!

]]> By: Shannon http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-3304 Shannon Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:50:48 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-3304 I asked my vet about this and they said that you don't need to give a cat a bath like you do a dog! So A+! I asked my vet about this and they said that you don’t need to give a cat a bath like you do a dog! So A+!

]]> By: Ramin http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-1246 Ramin Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:11:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-1246 Hey friends! It's a good idea to bring some toys with her while bath time. I did it and it was good. I had no problem washing kitty .... and remember to dry her right after you give her the bath. Don't forget to give her whatever she likes as a prize! Hey friends!

It’s a good idea to bring some toys with her while bath time. I did it and it was good. I had no problem washing kitty ….
and remember to dry her right after you give her the bath. Don’t forget to give her whatever she likes as a prize!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-655 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:51:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-655 Don't forget the kitty treats and lots of praise after the bath! Don’t forget the kitty treats and lots of praise after the bath!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-654 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:50:45 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-654 Try to keep the water out of your cat's ears. Don't pour water over their heads and don't soap up too close to their ears. Use just a wet cloth and gently clean around the ear. Try to keep the water out of your cat’s ears. Don’t pour water over their heads and don’t soap up too close to their ears. Use just a wet cloth and gently clean around the ear.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-653 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:50:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-653 Try to wash your cat on a hot day, 70's and above. If it is cold outside and you absolutely have to give them a bath try to keep them inside for at least 12 hours. This will give them time to regulate their body temperature again. Try to wash your cat on a hot day, 70′s and above. If it is cold outside and you absolutely have to give them a bath try to keep them inside for at least 12 hours. This will give them time to regulate their body temperature again.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-652 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:49:50 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-652 You might consider long sleeves it your cat is not declawed. The less skin the cat's claws can connect with the better. It's also a good idea to trim their nails before you start. The less ammunition they have the better for you. You might consider long sleeves it your cat is not declawed. The less skin the cat’s claws can connect with the better. It’s also a good idea to trim their nails before you start. The less ammunition they have the better for you.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-651 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:49:20 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-651 You can use a hair dryer to dry your cat, but set it on the lowest setting and keep it moving so you don't burn them. It is helpful to keep your hand in the dryer air as well so you can judge the heat reaching your cat. You can use a hair dryer to dry your cat, but set it on the lowest setting and keep it moving so you don’t burn them. It is helpful to keep your hand in the dryer air as well so you can judge the heat reaching your cat.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-650 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:48:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-650 Put down a non-skid mat or fold a towel in the bottom of the tub. The slippery feeling of the porcelain will leave them nervous and skittish. Put down a non-skid mat or fold a towel in the bottom of the tub. The slippery feeling of the porcelain will leave them nervous and skittish.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-649 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:48:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-649 Always talk quietly and gently to your cat during a bath. If you're yelling at them or harsh with them they will equate bath time with being in trouble and your job will be that much harder. Always talk quietly and gently to your cat during a bath. If you’re yelling at them or harsh with them they will equate bath time with being in trouble and your job will be that much harder.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-648 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:48:11 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-648 If you have someone that can help you, have them put the towels in the dryer for 5-10 minutes right before you need them. Test the temperature on your own arms before using them on the cat so you don't burn them. But the cat will love the warmth from the towels and be more relaxed. If you have someone that can help you, have them put the towels in the dryer for 5-10 minutes right before you need them. Test the temperature on your own arms before using them on the cat so you don’t burn them. But the cat will love the warmth from the towels and be more relaxed.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-cat/#comment-647 Rebecca Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:46:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wah-a-cat/#comment-647 Don't constantly run the water while giving your cat a bath, the sound and vibrations on the tub or sink will make them nervous and more likely to fight you. Don’t constantly run the water while giving your cat a bath, the sound and vibrations on the tub or sink will make them nervous and more likely to fight you.

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