2006-08-08 06:20:20 · 11 answers · asked by Lynette W 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Kittens are usually bathed by their mothers until weaning time at 4-8 weeks. Since the weather is so warm you are not in danger of overchillng the kitten. If you have air-conditioner it might be too cold for them.
At the shelter we usually bathed kittens in Dawn. We gave them a bath to help get rid of fleas. If this is not a problem I would hold off on the bath.
If this is a kitten you think you want to give regular baths as she gets older then it's good to start young. I have had six cats in my home and have never given them a bath , and they do go outside into my back garden almost every day. I do have a 22 yr old cat now and she goes every 4-6 weeks to the groomer for a bath as she has severe arthritis and does not groom herself anymore.
Anitra Frazier's book, "The New Natural Cat" has a great chapter on grooming and bathing. She was, or is, a professional groomer. That is just such a lovely book I feel every cat owner should have it. Her deep love and respect for cats just comes through and grabs you with every paragraph.
2006-08-08 07:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't bathe a kittten untill it's at least 6 months old, but if you MUST bathe your kitten use shampoo made for kittens or use baby shampoo, that you watered down
2006-08-08 13:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by kitty45litter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hartz kitten shampoo or find a tearfree kitten shampoo
2006-08-08 13:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the petstore and get a kitten shampoo
2006-08-08 13:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont bathe your kitten unless it goes outside
2006-08-08 13:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquid dawn or Ivory works best for kittens, but be sure that you dry them off VERY well, or as much as you can because they can get pneumonia.
2006-08-08 17:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by yoko o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hartz, but wait until they are at least six months, never wash above their neck. To protect eyes and ears.
2006-08-08 13:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by ci71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't bathe a cat they do it themselves. You'll throw off the moisture in there skin!
2006-08-08 14:26:22 · answer #8 · answered by Marygoroun(d) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why isn't the mother cat washing it! If there is no mum cat, then you will have to use your own spittle!!
2006-08-08 13:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by Techno blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing..its too young
2006-08-08 13:37:22 · answer #10 · answered by hatingmsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋