How do you bathe a cat?

Answer 1

Generally you don't...unless they got into to something. Cats are very clean animals and groom all the time.

Answer 2

You should have two people. One should do the holding while the other does the washing. Place the cat in the kitchen sink if you have a sprayer. If not, use the shower. Put a warm, wet washcloth or towel across the cat's mid to lower back. (For some reason that helps to calm them.) While one person is holding, the other person needs to spray the cat down - being careful not to get water in his ears. Use as little kitty-shampoo as possible, so it won't take too long to rinse. Shampoo the cat up, rinse the cat off. Wrap him in a nice big dry towel and snuggle him when you're done.

Good luck!

PS: It's a good idea to trim his claws BEFORE you start the bath!

Answer 3

First find your cat. (Mine always hind when they sense the time for a bath). The best place is somewhere small, laundry room or bathroom, so if they escape they can't go too far. Get all your supplies before starting obviously. Easiest if there is a hose or shower attachment. Get your cat into the tub/sink and hold down by its neck. The worst part is getting started with the water, try to start the water first to get the temperature right. My cat hates baths. He puts up a huge fight and scratches a lot but you sometimes have to be rough to get the job done. Best of luck!

Answer 4

put it in the bath tub
***very important- close the door***
hold it by the neck with one hand and never let go, try to keep it pinned to the floor. rinse with a cup and pur it over the cat. avoid their faces, do that later with a damp cloth. I use head and shoulders because my cat is black and has dandruf but i think your suppsed to use pet shampoo. when your done wrap it in a towel and try to get it as dry as you can without getting scratched .

Acctually cat's are very clean and will bathe themselves just fine unless they are sick or old or something. I only bathe mine when he starts to smell or if he's got tractor grease on him (i live on a farm). If at all possible I avoid bathing cats I try to just use a damp cloth if they need cleaning.

Answer 5

Evaluate if your cat really needs a bath. There may be other ways, such as brushing, combing or even just rubbing down with a cloth.
Trim all nails before even attempting to wash a cat. It will reduce scratching.
Put a rubber mat in the tub or use a towel. Fill the tub no more than 4-5 inches high (depends on the size of the cat or kitten you are washing) with warm water.
Have shampoo and a small wash cloth ready. You also might want to have a helper - one to hold the cat, one to wash. Have two towels that you will dry your cat with ready as well.
Comb the fur thoroughly before you put the cat in the water, especially if the cat's a long-haired breed. Once long hair is wet and you have any knots in the fur, it will be next to impossible to get them out after washing.
Talk quietly to your cat and keep a good grip on the neck or shoulders. Sometimes the cats will try to get out of the tub. If they prefer to only have two of their feet in the water, face them towards the back of the tub and let them stand on two feet.
Choose an appropriate shampoo for the job. Check with your veterinarian to select the shampoo best suited to your cat's condition. Human shampoos are not pH adjusted to cat's skin and medicated shampoos may be too harsh or toxic.
Soak kitty from the neck down, using the wash cloth. You want to get the water down to the skin. Use a little bit of shampoo and with the water, wash your cat from the neck, body, legs, belly and tail.
Rinse thoroughly after shampooing, and then rinse two more times - you want all the soap out of the coat. You can put a little conditioner on the coat and let it stand for about 20-30 seconds (longer if cat can withstand it; it will make its coat softer) and then rinse out.
Have two towels for drying ready. Drain the water from around the cat and press as much water out of the coat before you wrap in the towel. Rub gently with one towel. The first one will be pretty soaked. That's why you should switch to the drier one and finish drying until the cat is just damp. It helps if you warm the towels in the dryer first.
Finish the drying:

Short-haired cats can finish drying themselves in the bathroom as long as they're away from drafts.
For long-haired cats, you will have to use a comb and the hair dryer to finish drying, provided your cat is not scared by the hair dryer's noise. Long hairs will matt more easily in wet fur and it can help to comb them as they dry. Keep the hairdryer at a distance and move it frequently so that it doesn't burn or overheat the skin.
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Answer 6

You can wipe the cat down with a damp towel occasionally, but don't try dipping a cat in water unless you want to make it really mad!! Cats are self-cleaning. If it smells bad or is shedding a lot it may have health problems.

Answer 7

Test the temp of the water on your wrist. And good luck with the rest. It's hard to say how to bathe your cat. It depends on how it'll react to the water. If you have a REAL hard time of it there are wipes you can get at the pet store....

Answer 8

Hey, some cats actually LIKE it if you use warm water and are slow and careful about it. They don't like being blow-dried afterward though. LOL.

Use your common sense. Go slowly and hold the cat under your arm as much as you can and hold the back feet together. Talk soothingly and don't get water on his face. Use a washcloth to gently wash his face at the end. Wrap him up in a towel and gently soak up any water in his coat. If you let him be, he will groom himself and probably go to sleep. Just make sure that the room is warm.

Answer 9

If you have to bathe a cat (Which you usually dont because they are so clean) take it to the groomers and save your self some scaring from all the scratches you'll get if you try to do it yourself

Answer 10

Cats groom and clean themselves pretty good. If they are really dirty and you really think you need to wash him/her, then get pet wipes. Just wipe them good and its not wet, so its perfect. Because, usually cats dont like to be in water. You can buy the wipes at any pet store, pretty much: Petsmart, Safari Pets, ect.


P.S.
Keep them confortable when you do this..
Most cats aren't patient enough, or they get too bored. So just pet them.

Answer 11

1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.
2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water, and have both lids lifted.
3. Obtain the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
4. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids (you may need to stand on the lid so that he cannot escape).
CAUTION: Do not get any part of your body too close to the edge, as his paws will be reaching out for any
purchase they can find.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a 'power wash and rinse' which I have found to be quite effective.
6. Have someone open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no people between the toilet and the outside door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he will dry himself.