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 Baths

do you give cats baths? and how?
08/13/09  09:41am

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   Message To: Iheartleopardgeckos9   In reference to Message Id: 2056053


 Baths

Cat baths are smoother when 2 people are bathing the cat. One holds the cat while the other bathes the cat. Bathing the cat should be done in the bathroom where you can close the door to prevent escapes. Noise (like rushing bath water) is always an issue for the cat so anything to keep the noise level down will help.

Preparation is everything - Run the bath water BEFORE you put the cat
in the bath and make sure the water is not too hot and not too cold. The height of the water should reach the cat’s underbelly.

A rubber bathmat placed in the tub will give the cat something to grip when it gets nervous and is a good idea.

Use a cat shampoo recommended by your vet, groomer or other qualified pet professional.

Do NOT wet the cat’s head. Instead use a moist washcloth or towelette if the cat’s face and head are dirty. GENTLY wet the cat from neck to bum using a cup or small pail with the bath water itself and start shampooing at the neck and move toward the bum. Then wash the legs.




08/13/09  02:38pm

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   Message To: Dragonowner   In reference to Message Id: 2056240


 Baths

thank you BROOKE!!!
08/14/09  04:10pm

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   Message To: Dragonowner   In reference to Message Id: 2056963


 Baths

or rebecca !
08/16/09  02:38pm


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