How to safely wash a pet cat?

Question

My moms older cat smells like he licks himself.

The areas he smells like he is licking aren't so pleasnt in oder if you know what I mean.

Answer 1

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES go to a laundromat.

Answer 2

If you want to wash your cat yourself, get someone to help you. That way one person can do the holding, and the other can do the washing. Be prepared to get scratched and yelled at too. You can also get foam shampoos that work pretty well. You just rub them in and then brush the cat out later. Something else you might try, and this works really well with long haired cats. Get some ground cornmeal. Stand your cat on newspapers or papertowels. Rub in the cornmeal. Of course, there will be a lot of brushing after this one, but there are benefits.
1. You're not putting the cat in water, so it might not protest so much.
2. If it eats some of the cornmeal, it's just going to pass on through
3. The cornmeal absorbs oils, and most of the odors will go when the oil is gone.

Also, you can go to a groomer. They can explain the best way to bathe your cat, and I know that pet smart also has "cologne" for pets as well. used spareingly, this might help your stinky kitty.
Good Luck

Answer 3

I take it "Kitty" has not had a bath before? Vet clinics sometimes offer that service, as do Pet Groomers. If you'd like to wash your cat without being clawed or bitten, you can go to Petsmart or a local Pet store and get a Cat Bathing Bag. They hold the cat away from you so you don't get hurt, but have holes so "Kitty" can breathe and water and soap can get to the cat. (Make sure kitty's head stays above the water) Be sure the water is not to hot or cold. Wash with a mild pet shampoo. Rinse Kitty well. Dry a little before letting him loose. Unzip the bag and voila! Out pops a fresher smelling kitty with a really ticked off look on his face....LOL! ;)
(He'll go sulk somewhere and groom his own fur if he doesn't like people brushing him.)

Answer 4

I breed Himalayans.........long coated cats that look like the Facelle Royale groupies. Good coat and skin health is to bathe the cat every three months........(four times a year). Best to start them getting used to water while kittens though. If already an adult, first clip claws and toenails. Have water temp luke warm, not too warm or cool. Avoid any hissing sounds of the taps or water by first filling tub half full of room temperature water and slowly lowering cat into it while stroking and talking with even tone of voice, being reassuring that all is okay. Wear thick gardening gloves to avoid cat from biting hands and wrists, and watch for kicking and treading of back feet that will scratch up your arms. Avoid strong smelling shampoo (no perfumed stuff) if possible and use only shampoo especially for cats. Don't get water into its ears and avoid most washing around the face and near the mouth and eyes.......wipe these later with soaked washcloth and wash ears either later, or before the bath session with cotton balls soaked with ear cleaner obtained from pet store...........never, but NEVER use any alcohol product on cat fur or skin. Work quickly to lather and rinse and have it all overwith as soon as you possibly can. Make sure all soap is rinsed out of coat to avoid itching, rashes and dandruff. Keep nervousness out of your voice, or cat will sense/hear your anxiety and its fear will be heightened.......always use positive reinforcement.........happy, cheerful, soft voice.......much love, gentle stroking. Do not raise your voice in excitement if cat tries to escape while slippery and wet...........always gentle movements and tone, reassuring words. Towel cat as much as possible before combing out and using warm.......not hot or cold blow dryer. Give cat frequent breaks from blowdrying.........turning off dryer periodically and cuddling and stroking. Much praise after finishing, so the next bath event will mean a very "attention getting" experience for the cat. Frequently stroke cat while admiring its clean, soft coat. If it's too much hassle, pay the twenty five bucks and have an experienced groomer do it. Good luck!!

Answer 5

You can go to a pet store or Wal- Mart they have dry cat wash that you can wash your cat they even have regular cat shamoop .
But befor you do this like one of the othere that answerd you. Ask you vet they would know the best solution to this problem.
Good luck.

Answer 6

Take him to the car wash and first turn the switch to water, then once he is wet then switch to soap, then rinse. and hell if you want him to shine you might as well give him the wax coating. You may not want to get to close with sprayer hose because or the pressure your moms cat might be a flying cat. oh I am sorry you asked has how to safely wash a pet cat..........

Answer 7

Please don't put Sylvester in the sink !!!! That's like trying to wash a chainsaw... There are many chemical swabs that can be used. Or wash him with a wet cloth and a solution of lemon juice (Drops) water and a quite stroke. Also wash his butt and take him to the VET to check for worms. Hell! I think that I'll ask my 'ol Lady to do that for me....!..Ihave to go......

Your friend, Jerry

Answer 8

cats can take bath... but you have to be careful because cats are known to be very jumpy animals...

many has this misconception that cats hate the water... but actually, cats are okay with water... cats are only afraid of water because they had bad experience with water, for instance, someone pouring a whole bucket of water on them suddenly...

if you want to give your cat a bath, do it gently and perhaps, it might enjoy it... if not, you can always go and buy those powder bath thingie for cats and use them on it...

Answer 9

I would suggest that you take him to a groomer or your vet clinic. I once worked in a vet clinic and we would give cats destined for a bath, a mild tranquilizer. It seemed to work. They would growl and whine but no biting or scratching. Good luck to you!

Answer 10

It is OK to give you cat a bath. We had one that actually liked water and loved to take a bath. If not, ask a vet what to do. They will give you some free advice.

Answer 11

You can wash you stinky cat. It may take two people one to hold and the other to wash...Once they get wet they are fine and normally calm down.