how do you wash a cat without the cat attacking you?

Answer 1

have someone help you. and hold their feet together by their ankles so they cant get their claws into you

Answer 2

Unless your cat gets into something, you should never need to wash him. If you do ever have a need, taking him to a groomer is best - prices vary but expect to pay $60-80.

There's no need for most cats to be sedated! And remember - ONLY A VET should sedate your cat. If you took your cat to a groomer and they started waving needles around, I'd run.

Cats do a good job grooming/bathing themselves, and if you also give a daily or weekly brushing, that's all they'll probably ever need.

They don't need frequent washings like dogs do. (Which is why I have cats, not dogs!)

Check out these links. There's nothing in particular about bathing, but these are very good sites about cat nutrition and other cat things. I'm sure at least one of them has info on bathing that'll reiterate what some of us have said.

ONE LAST-MINUTE IDEA - although what I already said stands, I wanted to mention that many groomers will use a muzzle on cats. Not only will it prevent biting, but more importantly it covers their eyes. My first time at a new groomer, she put one on Poppy. She explained that although it looks kind of mean, it actually keeps the cat quite calm - they don't fear what they can't see. I can tell you that Poppy was indeed quite calm - more than she would have been without it!

So if you do have a need to give baths yourself, you could certainly invest in one of those. You can find them online or in some pet stores.

Answer 3

Very carefully (ignore the rimshot)

But seriously, get a good hold on the scruff of the neck. I mean a really good grip. DON'T LET GO unless absolutely necessary.

One of the best tricks I've encountered was a wooden frame with screen material stapled to it. Lay that in the bottom of the tub, and when the cat extends it's claws, they hook into the screen and almost lock in place.

Another trick I sometimes use is to have a sink, tub, bucket already filled with water that I can lower the cat into rather than spraying or dumping water over the cat. Most cats object less to this type of treatment. Works best if you have a double sink or a "dry" area you can lather up, then re-dunk to rinse. Or multiple buckets could work.

HTH

Answer 4

Vets have a special kind of medicine that kind of puts the to sleep. They don't really fall asleep but they do get very very tired. We did this and it worked. We gave him the stuff, then after about 30 mins. we took him to the bathroom and gave him a bath. The only reason why we gave him a bath though was because he had gasoline all over him.
I have 5 cats so I should know! Over all I have had 9 cats

Answer 5

Take it to a groomer. I'm semi-serious...
Actually groomers have a special mesh bag (sort of like the one you might run lingerie through the washer in) which restricts the cat's movement and restrains those claws, yet allows the water and suds through. They also have special little noose/collar things that suction cup to the side of the grooming tub which restrain the head and keep the cat from biting them.
If you really want to do it yourself, this site gives some good tips:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=213

Answer 6

Cats generally do not need to be washed, if they've got into something that might hurt them, use a shower hose, or the hose in the sink, and hold them firmly by the scruff.

If you are just wanting to wash him, as you would a dog, please don't. It dries out their skin and can make them very miserable. They clean themselves with their tongues, and all they really need is a little brushing on a daily basis, to make sure they don't swallow too much fur.

Answer 7

well u hav 2 trap him in some way.
a. coax him into a kennel that has the gaps in it for ventilation [that way u can spray the soap n water n there, and theres no where the cat can run 2]
b. tie him to sumthin that he cant run off with and start. 1ce again, no where he can run 2. [muahahaha! JUST JOKING!!]
c. TAKE HIM 2 THE VET. but theyll charge u for it. Xp

Answer 8

We have asked many different vets the same question. They have all givin us the same anwser: NEVER WASH YOUR CAT UNLESS HE/SHE HAS GOTTON INTO SOMETHING AND IS VERY DIRTY. Cats are very clean and wash themselves, Its not good for the cat to bathe unless it is covered in bodely waste, or mud, or trash of some sort.

Answer 9

We take our cat to a groomer. Look under Dog Groomers in your phonebook. Most will take cats, but check with them first. They can also trim your cats nails for you.

Answer 10

what you do is rub the cats ear softly and hum to it then tou dont get there face wet thats normally the only reason they get madd and use warm but not hot water and a mild sented soap

Answer 11

first lets the cat roam outside, then spay her with a (lighty) hose, if she trys to run away from the water, there's no hope, just take her to a grooming place