How do I give a cat who hates to be touched a bath or trim her nails?

Question

She absolutely hates to be held.

Answer 1

Very carefully!

Sorry. You may have to get a muzzle and have someone hold her, too.

Your best bet would be to take her to a vet. Most cats bathe themselves very well, and it doesn't cost much to have their claws clipped. Either free or maybe $5. at most vets.

I have one who used to be like that, and we'd wrap her in a couple of towels, my husband held her, and I clipped. Then I'd file them so they would't be rough and sharp.

Now she's old and likes being held a bit. Comes to us so we'll pet her. Never thought that would happen.

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Answer 2

For your cats nails take her paws firmly BUT gently make sure you cut the nails so that there a bit short but not too short.The bath part you should pass on because cats hate baths.I also have a cat that doesn't really liked to be held ethier,But I held her anyway! I had to gently hold her firmly for a few minutes each day just to say hi to her.She's becoming a more loving cat now.But if your cat scratches and bites the crap outta you maybe you should 1.) just leave her alone or 2.) trade her in for a new cat.(But if you love her alot then stay with option 1)

Answer 3

Hates being held? Sounds like most cats. If you want to get your cat to interact with you you can try getting your cat's favourite treats and after giving it a little taste lie down( now that you have it's attention) put a few on or near you. Don't touch the cat when it comes close or it could be startled. It will trust you more. This takes time but remember, once the cat has trained you to give it what it wants it may become demanding.
Try talking to it in soft hoigher pitched tones like their meow. Don't meow at it as it may become threatened.
One trick I use to cut scaredy cat nails is let it fall asleep and do one nail at a time until it wakes up. You won't get bitten. Although, this method is safe for me it does take several days to finish the process. As for bathing, best to to take to your Vet's office, they usually offer grooming. Call to check.
Good luck.
(it isn't a Tabby coloured cat is it? I am working on a theory)

Answer 4

It takes two and a towel. One person holds her tightly sausaged in the towel, while the other one does the treatment. For baths, they have this wonderful thing called a cat sack. You have to order it from a grooming products supply or vet product catalog. Be sure to do what you have to do quickly, then give her a treat afterwards. Make sure that she only gets this particular treat after holding her and doing what needs doing, so she learns to associate good things with being held. You could try to work her into it, but if she is particularly dirty or really needs that trim, do it fast and dirty. Be sure the bath water is warm and that she is kept in a small space until she is dry. A cage and cage dryer are ideal for this, as she doesn't have to be held.

Answer 5

sI'd take your cat to a local vet who offers baths. Where I worked, I sometime bathed 35 cats in a day. There is a knack to it, that's hard to explain. The odd time, if a cat was too stressed out, we would give it a mild sedation. One tip is to always wet the head first, but cover your cats eyes with your hand before you do this.

Cats are pretty clean creatures. Don't bath your cat unless there's a good reason to. If it's important to you to have your cat bathed, my advice would be when the cat has to go to the vet for vaccinations, have them bath her on the same day. Less stress for the kitty and they can trim her nail for you too. We used to only charge $10.00 for a bath. Good Luck!

Answer 6

There are bath wipes out there for cats. Wal-Mart carries them. They say they are for dogs, but they are also safe for cats. you don't need to hold the cat while doing this. just act like you are going to pet her. you don't need to bathe a cat all the time, once a month sounds good. that's what i do for mine. about trimming her nails it's going to take two people for that. one holds her in a towel and the other will gently take her paw and trim the nails. if all else fails taking her to the vet or groomer would be the best.

Answer 7

You are asking to be clawed to death if you want to bath a cat that doesn't liked to be touched. Cats should not be bathed. They do it themselves. As far as the nail trimming it might be the best idea if it were done by a vet if she is that highly strung. She will be tugging and struggling to get away and not only may you get injured but you may slip and cut her badly.

Answer 8

Cats do not need to be bathed like dogs, they clean themselves. Why stress the cat and yourself out by doing something that does not need to be done. As far as nail trimming, take the cat to a groomer or a vet if she will not allow you to do it.

Answer 9

No I love cutting my toe nails. I hate cutting the nails on my fingers though because I cut horribly and I like my nails nice.

Answer 10

Let it be. Its both absolutely unnecessary for a cat.