how do you bath a cat?

Question

i know its with great difficulty but im being serious my cat needs a bath.

i aint got a clue where he went this morning but he smells rank now.

Answer 1

Try this website. Good solid info! Good luck to you...I hope you have lots of band-aids!

http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/ht/bathecat.htm

Answer 2

Here is how I do it:
Put on a bathing suit
Fill the sink with water like i am bathing a baby.
Hold both of his front legs in one hand very tightly so he doesn't pull away.
Using a cup or a spray hose if you have one and soak down the cat
then use the cat shampoo and use a sponge to wash
Rinse really good
You can try to towel dry but, your best bet is to let the cat dry himself.
Then you clean the mess in your bathroom. Then I take a shower to wash the cat hair off on me.

Answer 3

In the case of my cat - you had to wear protective clothing! On tip do not put the cat on the draining board in the kitchen - it will slide around like mad.

Maybe if you put him in an empty bath - no escape route, then filled a bucket or basin with water and pour it over him.

I don't know what you would use to clean him or make him have a nice smell, but be careful what you use because the cat will lick it into his coat and skin afterwards, so beware of any nasty chemicals.

P.s empty bath important - if the cat sees water it will resist!

Answer 4

Had Persian that often got in mess. Best way I've found is to run a little warm water in bath, hold cat firmly by scruff of neck at the sloping end of the bath so head is well clear of water. Very gently wash cat with other hand as tho stroking and petting.

Make sure to stay clear of ears and eyes. Mild washing up liquid, very diluted, is apparently really good for the fur (according to breeders at cat shows). I used baby shampoo.

Ensure you rinse very thoroughly, a shower head can be good for this if cat is calm enough.

A quick run with a towel and a warm place to settle and let the cat preen itself, followed by lots of love and treats.

Be brave and don't pass your fear on to the cat. Good luck.

Answer 5

very carefully! watch out for the claws. Only fill the tub with just the amount of water that you need, don't yell at the cat, she is already having a bad day. give him lots of love and keep treats by the tub. NEVER bathe him in a sink, there are too many germs! Make sure you get off all the soap when your done, it could cause his skin to itch if you leave it on.

Answer 6

If you have never bathed a cat before, beware! They hate water, and will try to get out at any cost. I have sustained a few injuries from my cats when trying.

The best way is to ensure the water is just right, not too hot or cold. I find it best if there is a large are or water, like a bath, rather than a tub or bucket. The cat feels less inclined to sprint!.

Talk to him/her gently as you are slowly lowering him/her into the water. Get ready to hold tight!!

Good luck!

Answer 7

I Hope you have some long thick gloves

Try putting a little warm water in the bath but only use cat shampoo or the cat might get skin irritations

Answer 8

Do NOT bathe a cat; it terrifies them, and removes all the essential oils from their fur, making it no longer waterproof. Firstly; is he neutered??? If not, another male cat may have urinated on him. Sprinkle baby powder in his fur, rub it in well, then brush it out thoroughly. This should clean the fur and lose some of the smell. DONT leave the powder in the fur for the cat to lick out. Secondly; Get him "done".

Answer 9

Get some protection for your arms unless your pain threshold is very high. If you can, get some help to hold the cat while you wash it (or vice-versa).

Turn on shower, make sure it's not too hot or too cold. Should be lukewarm. Get special pet shampoo, NOT human stuff.

Put cat in shower, wash cat with pet shampoo, avoiding eyes if possible.

Have patience with the cat. He'll be at worst terrified or at best mightily pi$$ed off that you're doing this.

Good luck.

Answer 10

Make sure you have trimmed his nails first or you will be so sorry! I have 8 cats and out of the 8, there is only 1 that absolutely will not tolerate a bath. The others are actually very cute when in the shower/bath. Don't get me wrong, they don't LIKE it, but they won't kill you. Don't use human shampoo on them. Buy shampoo specifically for CATS. If not, it will make them very, very ill. Be careful when bathing - don't get cat shampoo in your cat's eyes, and be on the lookout for a jumping cat just when you least expect it.

Whatever you do, don't get mad at him/her and hurt them!! It's not their fault! :)

Answer 11

if you take a damp wash cloth with a little animal friendly soap on it and gently stroke it, they think you are just giving them a cuddle and dont tent to squirm as much. then wipe off with a clean cloth. a gentle approach is probably best. try and catch it when its settled down for a snooze and be gentle. if you just chuck it in the bath it will never forgive you and trying to bathe it again will be near impossible. there are a few certain breeds of cats that enjoy being in the water but for your basic moggy, its like trying to get a teengae boy to tidy his room! hope this helps!