my cat hates taking a bath and claws the heck out of me every time i try to give him 1. any advice on how to make him like baths?
2006-06-11 14:35:39 · 21 answers · asked by kelsey_camille 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Put in cage and dunk in bath.
2006-06-11 14:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by Oriental Delight 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats rarely need baths because they groom themselves. If you absolutely have to bathe him because he got into something smelly, here's how. Only do it a couple of times a year. Baths are not good for cats. It dries out their skins.
1. Go to Petsmart and buy a shampoo especially for cats.
2. Fill a sink or tub large enough for the cat. Have a large dry towel nearby.
3. Put the cat into a pillowcase up to his neck.
4. Soap up the cat THROUGH the pillowcase. Don't get it in his eyes or on his face. Lather him well.
5. Gently rinse him also through the pillowcase.
6. Remove the pillowcase and dry the cat as well as you can with the towel. He will shake himself to remove any excess water.
2006-06-11 14:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't usually need baths if they groom themselves properly; however, go to the local pet store and buy cat wipes if you're concerned. Throwing a cat into a tub and using soap and water is akin to trying to nail Jello to a tree. Good luck.
2006-06-18 07:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats do not like getting wet. Try bath wipes, you can get them at most pet stores and they work pretty well. I use them on my cat since he will tolerate the shower, but it traumatizes him so I only do it when he gets visibly dirty. The rest of the times the bath wipes do a good job of de-stinking him and making his coat soft again. Just wipe till his fur is damp, them brush dry.
2006-06-11 14:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by lilgreenpea1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It natural that cats dont like water so there is no way to make them like it ..I have 8 cats whom i bathe 1ce every 2 weeks... Avoid running water they hate the sound...bring a cup and try not to fill the water up to high. :)
2006-06-11 15:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by z_ballerina15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he's really young he'll get used to it..not love it but tolerate it. If he's over 2 all I can say is you should've started earlier. Have you seen those pet wipes? You can get them @ Petco etc, its like a 'dry bath' wipe that you can use without water.
2006-06-11 14:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by Chicalatina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,wipe him down with a wet cloth or something but it depends on how old he is you know cat's don't play around with water.You should have started him out young.So you want to know how you can give your cat a bath carefully.
2006-06-11 14:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by dccuttie75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hears somthings not to do.....
1.dunk it in to a bath tub
2. throw it in a pool
somthing you can do is turn your shower on and quikley put your cat in then take it out. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-06-11 15:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by Hi My Name Is Bob. just kidding. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrap the cat up in a towel, tight enough to hold their legs in place, but not so tight as to hurt them or restrict their breathing, then unwrap each area and wash with a washcloth or petwipe. this also work really well for trimming claws.
2006-06-11 14:47:14 · answer #9 · answered by Shannon A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat hates baths too!!! I tried the wipes or the foam and he would just run. You could just take him to Petco and they will groom him.
2006-06-11 14:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Haley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentle wash. Slow Spin. Tumble Dry.
2006-06-17 17:21:07 · answer #11 · answered by aliesyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋