2007-01-22 09:36:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't really listen to the others! I have done just don't do it every day. I did it with Suave and my cat it perfectly healthy!
2007-01-22 09:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by little_princess662 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, NO, NO, NO!!!
If you need to bath the kitten just use luke warm water and if shes super dirty (ie grease or anything else that water won't get rid of) then use a specially formulated kitty wash from a pet store or the vet.
It's is good to get them used to water and baths for the odd time that they really need it but generally a wet face washer should do the trick. They are pretty good at keeping themselves clean so don't go overboard or you may destroy the PH balance on their skin.
2007-01-22 09:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Katie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to use cat/kitten shampoo if she's dirty enough to need a bath. If not, I would use a baby-shampoo since it's pH balanced, very gentle, and doesn't sting the eyes.
That being said I used dish soap on my cat after I caught him playing in the fireplace. (Yes the fire was out, but it was full of soot) I just used it on his back and belly, not anywhere near his face. But dishsoap is harsh so I would not use it on a kitten.
You shouldn't have to wash your cat unless he is really, really dirty. Most cats can clean themselves perfectly well.
2007-01-22 12:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is but dont do it too often for it will dry them out and kittens dont like baths. I had four kittens last year that needed baths bad due to the house I took them out of that was basically a cess pool of germs, dirt and pooo. I washed them with Suave shampoo smoothie and I bought horse eye wash from Big R to clean their eyes. Afterwards you can use a wash cloth with baby wash to clean their butts if they cant do it themselves. Johnson and Johnson is best. No tears for them or you.
2007-01-22 09:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by harrypotterisgreat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, do not bathe an animal with human shampoo. If you must bathe them and you cannot go get specific shampoo for kittens, please use a VERY small amount of mild dish soap like dawn. Rinse very thoroughly, and wrap in warm towels afterwards.
2007-01-22 09:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by minisaucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't , they have kitty shampoo designed for kittens and their sensitive fur. However, kittens are not usually bathed, they catch a chill easily and become ill.
2007-01-22 09:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If the kitty is soiled, use a wet handtowel to wipe off any dirt. Cats generally do not get bathed.
2007-01-22 09:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i groom pets for a living and while human shampoo isn't recommended, if you don't use it regularly, it is okay. cats skin has a different ph level than a humans. it's better for them to use a shampoo expressly for cats and kittens
2007-01-22 09:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD no! I hope you haven't been bathing your kitten/cat with human shampoo/conditioner...o.o
2007-01-22 09:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by Carolina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! you will ruin its fur & health!! HUMAN's shampoo got diff. "PH" ratio. Go to your frienly PET store, they will advise and give you the right SHAMPOO enjoy your pet
2007-01-22 09:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋