I have a year and half boy cat and 3 years old girl cat. My boy cat doesn't clean himself .My girl cat clean him sometimes but not all the time. How do I make him to clean himself? My daughter thinks he is retared. What do you think?
2007-08-29 12:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by Mimi Chan 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
thats mean. hes not retarded. since she cleans him, he doesnt have to. and mabye he doesnt want to and hes mabye lazy. and plus he probally cleans himself when you arent looking. its not like you stalk him all day.
2007-08-29 12:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An awful lot of cats were taken from their moms before she could teach them how to wash.
Some spend so much time NOT washing that they often forget how to do it. But you can help him along by taking a washcloth, making it wet, squeezing out MOST of the water, and using it to wipe him down. That'll make his fur wet but not soaked, and cats usually start putting their fur in order after it's that damp.
Only do small areas first, like one front leg and one shoulder, or all down just the left side of the body and part of the belly. You don't want him all wet, just an area of him. Once he starts fixing the fur there, leave him be and don't distract him. If the washcloth isn't wet enough, add more water. You can also wipe his face and top of his head. Make sure it's warm water, so it feels like a tongue on him.
He'll get the message, but you'll need to prompt him to get him started.
2007-08-29 13:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain diseases that have a symptom of not grooming. I would recommend taking your kitty to the vet to look for oral tumors or diseased teeth, kidney issues, and metabolic issues among other possible causes. Given the younger age of your cat I would have him seen.
2007-08-29 12:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by Kara C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats not wanting to clean themselves can be a sign that they have worms. You should deworm him just to be sure.
2007-08-29 12:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty Kat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let him get realy dirty and when he does put him outside in a kennel or something. since cats are realy smart itll most likely learn that in oder to stay inside he has to be clean.
2007-08-29 12:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
brushing a cat will stimulate the desire to self clean
2007-08-29 12:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
wet him slightly with lukewarm water :D
he would have no choice but to clean himself
2007-08-29 12:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mikeguapo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋