Comments on: How to Wash a Cat

By: Judith Rehak

Judith Rehak — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:25:01 +0000

After the bath I do nails and brush their teeth. It tiook a little time, but they seem to enjoy the together time.
And they smell better!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:56:18 +0000

Vets and grooming teams do have an advantage: tranquilizers. They also know how to administer them and how to handle that cats.
If you still want to undertake this task, here are two possible points to consider:

1. Good eye protection for yourself is in good order.
2. Shut the bathroom door. Should the cat get away, at least you won’t have to chase them around the house.

By: Lizi Seagraves

Lizi Seagraves — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:31:14 +0000

12 year old and tapwater VS cat and claws. BAD

BUT i have a glass shower so i put MeiMei in after filling it about two inches.
worked perfectly! no scratches (exept the ones from trying the sink)

USE SHAMWOW TO DRY KITTIES! YOU DONT HAVE TO RUB CATS DRY VERY much

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:56:21 +0000

I bathe my cat quartly. I am allergic to cats and this reduces the dander and it keeps enough space in between so his natural oils are not disturbed. Weekly I wipe him down with unscented baby wipes.

By: nellie

nellie — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:33:44 +0000

hi i want to know is when you wash your cat and the other ones are hissing at each other what does that mean and if they r hissing at you too what can i do for them to stop diong that?

By: meme

meme — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:49:18 +0000

dry and damp cat wipes as well as spray on no rinse cat cleaners can be bought at pet supply stores for cats that are only mildly dirty or are very fearful of water immersion

dont wash above the neck to prevent getting soapy water in eyes nose mouth ears etc, you can use a damp washcloth to gently wipe down the head later

many cats are agitated by the sound of running water, some cats may be less stressed by a bath if you rinse them by using a large cup to pour water over them rather than a sprayer.

buy cat safe shampoo at a pet supply store or grocery store (if available) and do not use dog shampoo as it may contain chemicals toxic to cats. use shampoo sparingly so you can fully rinse it out.

sometimes simply getting a cat a little wet with a spray bottle or wet washcloth will be enough to encourage the cat to bathe itself more thouroughly possibly eliminating the need for a full bath

flushable wipes for humans (available in the toilet paper aisle of your local grocery store) can be useful for poopy cat butts and are easily disposed of with no mess

trimming a cats claws with nail trimmers made for cats a day or two before bathing can really save you from scratches (as well as preventing much scratch related damage to your furniture and carpets. also a hair catch for your drain is a good idea as baths often are left with a lot of shed hair in them that can clog your drains