He doesn't have any ticks that I can see and I know they have to be 12 wks before you use the tick shampoo. So for just a normal bath, what can I use on him that is safe? normal human shampoo?
2007-08-05 10:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by paganmom26 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Why do I want to bathe him:
Because we have the clumping cat litter and it seems that it loves to clump to his fur!! He attempts to clean it off, but it won't come off easily.
Thanks for the suggestions so far!
2007-08-05 10:34:53 · update #1
use a normal acid balanced shampoo to wash the kitten. You should not have to wash it unless it gets into something smelly, because kittens keep themselves clean. To keep from getting scratched while bathing the cat wrap him in a towel, like a straight jacket. have the temperature of the bath lukewarm,, and have the shampoo open and ready to go. Make sure and rinse the kitten real good as they are prone to dry skin if they are not rinsed enough.
2007-08-05 10:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by marsbloodstone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Human shampoo would be too strong for your kitten and would burn its skin. You need to get a special pet shampoo. Why do you think you need to bathe him anyway? Cats are pretty good at keeping themselves clean. If it is dirty from being outside, then a damp towel should suffice.
2007-08-05 17:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea to be bathing a ten week old kitten. Besides, cats are one of the cleanest creatures on this planet. If he doesn't have any tics, then why bathe him? I'd wait it out for at least a few more weeks to bathe him.
2007-08-05 17:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to wash a kitten? Cats a really clean animals and don't need bathing, except in very rare circumstances like falling into something nasty or being covered in diarrhea
2007-08-05 17:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by yanyan2757 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just go to the pet section at any store they sell shampoo for cats and dogs that is safe for them.
2007-08-05 17:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by kittens 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cats are naturally clean. you sholdnt give him a bath. the do it themselves. if he has any types of bugs use a medication. espacialy dont wash a kitten. they can cach a cold and get realy sick.
2007-08-05 17:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by goldygirl22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash your kitten when he is 12 weeks.
2007-08-05 17:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by kittyluv 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋