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Cats groom themselves for a number of reasons, from regulating their body temperature to keeping their coat smoothness. Instagram and TikTok are cat lovers paradise who love to scroll through pictures of adorable kittens and cats doing fun things, including getting bathed like a human. But do cats really have to be bathed? Everything you need to know is here.
Cats are low maintenance and come and go from home as they please instead of walking. But there are some things that they need help with.
In addition to being fed and petted, cats need to be checked out occasionally by a groom and a regular veterinarian.
To groom your cat, will you have to stick your cat in the bathtub and hose him down, or is a simple brush and trim enough?
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Brushing and grooming your cat is recommended as this will reduce the chance of hairballs developing and prevent tangles.
While cats groom themselves by licking, brushing them and establishing a grooming routine can be of great help.
According to the RSPCA, grooming also “warns you of ticks, sores, lumps and skin problems on your cat so you can effectively monitor and maintain your cat’s health”. So care is about more than just aesthetics.
If your cat has long or particularly fluffy hair, you should brush it every other day (or at least once a week). See your veterinarian for advice as every breed of cat is different.
First, brush your cat and remove as much dirt from its fur as possible. Then check the water temperature before adding it to the tub.
If the cat doesn’t stay in the water, you can seduce them with food or get someone else to hold the cat to make the process easier.
The RSPCA advice states, “If your cat bites or scratches a lot while bathing, or appears to be in distress, stop bathing your cat and seek advice from your veterinarian. You may be able to get someone else, such as your veterinarian or a dog groomer, to bathe your cat with no problem. “
If your cat is happy in the water, start by applying a small amount of cat shampoo and warm water only to the dirty or stained area.
The advice continues, “When washing the whole body, avoid the head area and only soap the rest of the body. This includes your cat’s neck, bottom, and tail.
“If you want to cleanse your face, wipe it with a damp towel. Never dip their heads in water or splash water on their faces. Only a damp towel should be used on your cat’s face and ears.
“To rinse your cat, fill the pitcher with warm water and cover your cat’s eyes and ears while you gently rinse the rest of her body. Repeat with a conditioner if you are using a conditioner. “
It’s really important to rinse off shampoo and conditioner thoroughly when you’re done, as you don’t want your cat to swallow any shampoo residue the next time you groom.
Finally, place a cat towel on a flat surface or the floor and sit your cat on it.
Let the cat shake off the excess water, then help them dry off with the towel.
Whatever you do, don’t use a hairdryer to dry them! The cat may be startled by the noise.
Finally, lay your cat on a towel and let him shake off any excess water. Help them dry the towels, not blow dry them, as the noise may startle your cat.
