My kitten is only 1 week and 5 days old.
2006-08-03 12:55:08 · 32 answers · asked by Bambi-Chan 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Give them atleast 2 months. The mother as well as them selves will do a good job at clean up. When they hit the 2 months be very careful about not using any product near their face, ears and eyes. temp is important...not too hot not too cold...ask a vet on proper bathing temp and use a thermometer. I'm not being crazy..seriously it could kill them.
2006-08-03 12:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's far too young. Kittens and most cats under normal home situations shouldn't ever really NEED a bath. For a kitten this young, a bath could be fatal. Leave it alone. The mother will give it all the grooming it needs.
2006-08-03 12:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens and cats don't need to be bathed. My vet said at the most once a year but otherwise they do a good job themselves. If she has fleas you should wait till 6 weeks i believe. Best bet would be to call a vet and ask. Some are nice enough to tell you over the phone. Good luck.
2006-08-03 12:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by siropson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started bathing mine at 6 weeks. Usually the mom bathes kitten until they are weined.
2006-08-03 12:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by amandameibeyer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too young. if you keep your cat/kitty indoor, he shouldn't need a bath. Use a wet towel instead if you think he is really dirty. I am assuming the kitten isn't with the mom. however, if he is, don't worry about bathing until he weans.
i have an indoor persian cat, and she HATES water. she is not too dirty so I just use dry cleaning powder(can be bought from pet store) to clean her. she gets a brushing and i get a clean cat and un-scratched arms.lol
2006-08-03 13:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by musi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know I am older and still not bathe a kitty. Just kidding, the mommy cat is still bathing the kitty don't worry about it until it is taken from the mom 6-8 weeks.
2006-08-03 13:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat should never have a bath. Bathing a cat dries out the cats skin, which can lead to skin diseases and it washes away all of the essential oils in a cats fur which keeps the cat dryish when it rains. Cats are extreemly flexible and can clean themselves with their toung. You can help by brushing your cat during the summertime when it is multing and by usuing a damp cloth on the back of it's neck.
2006-08-03 12:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens (and cats) do not need baths. They are self cleaning. You can use flea drops on her neck if she'll be an outside cat. Talk to your vet.
2006-08-03 12:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until your 18. Then what you do with your kitten will be legal. As long as the kitten consents.
2006-08-03 12:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with chris b, giving a kitten that young a bath could kill it with pneumonia. Leave it be.
2006-08-03 17:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by J D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋