How can i bath the cat ??

Question

Ok, so i'm not really a cat lover, but this cat kept comin into my garden, its a stray, but it's the cutest cat i ever seen, it took weeks though before he'd even come near me, even while i was feeding him tuna everyday, so now he basically lives with me, he lets me pick him up and stuff, and he's really affectionate etc... but when i try to bath him, he wont have it, turns nasty on me, thing is he has fleas, any ideas??

Answer 1

Go out and purchase some Advantage flea control. Don't let the store talk you into Advantix, as it is toxic to cats. Apply this per the instructions, and wait a few days. It will take care of the flea problem on the cat. In the meantime, go to the store and buy some Borax laundry soap (powder). Now that the fleas are in your house, they don't have to have the cat to lay eggs and live. Sprinkle the borax on your carpets as though you were using an air freshener. It safe to walk on for you and the cat, and the fleas will eat it and die. As far as actually bathing the cat, if you're going to try it, I seriously recommend putting him in a pillow case to prevent yourself from getting injured. However, this is traumatic even for cats that are used to people, and I wouldn't recommend it on a newly acquired stray. If he's dirty or smells, try a baby wipe or damp washcloth, and simply 'pet' him with it. It will help with dirt/odor, without traumatizing the cat any further.

Answer 2

Um...first you notify your next of kin. Then you make sure your will is in order.

Dude, cats DO NOT tolerate baths. They prefer to bathe themselves. Unless the cat is a kitten, you're fighting a lost cause already. When a veterinarian staff bathes a cat, they put it under general anesthesia first. Not only for their sake to prevent injury, but to prevent the cat from injuring itself.

If the cat trusts you to pick it up, get some flea killer from the vet office. Your vet can show you how to apply it.

However, if it is a kitten, you can start by slowing introducing it to a bath. A damp cloth at first, then try a bath in shallow water in the kitchen sink. DON'T USE A HAIRDRYER. Trust me on this...just dry it as much as possible with a towel. The fur will still be very damp since cat fur is very dense. The cat will literally lick themselves dry after a few hours.

Use a soap specifically for pets. My vet recommended a weak solution of water and Palmolive for mine. She didn't like it but she tolerated it. Be sure to get pictures!

Answer 3

The cat is trying to tell you "don't bath me I hate it, and it won't kill the fleas!!" Cats generally do not appreciate water. Flea shampoos do not work.

Go and get a proper treatment from a vet - you can pick up Frontline without them having to see the cat. This is a spot-on, you can put it on the cat while you're stroking her, just get it on the skin on the back of his neck, not his fur, and he'll be sorted for fleas for up to a month.

Perhaps get him some actual catfood too - cats love tuna, but they're not supposed to live on it!

Chalice

Answer 4

My bf and I recently adopted two kittens (DOB 04/14/07). They entered our lives at 4 months of age and have received two baths each from us.

We took them to the vet to get their vaccinations and health status squared away. Although the vet did not find fleas, he highly reccomended that we give them Advantage every month and have them dewormed annually. He believed the medications were safe and believed it would be beneficial for our health and theirs. Not to scare you but their are illness that can be spread to humans.

About a week later, I found a flea (adult, which makes up less than 1% of flea infestations.) I recommend buying a small plastic flea comb for about $2.

We too wanted to bath them to remove eggs, larve, and just to be sure they got accustom to baths. I bought a combo harness/lead for them to wear while I bath them. My bf held the lead close to the harness while I wet, soaped and rinsed them. The harness and lead was to be sure our babies did not run loose or jump away. I chosed J&J baby shampoo because I did not know what better to use. There are too many cat shampoos out there. At least with JNJ, we would not be irritating their eyes if we accidently got soap in the eyes.

They did not like their baths but will tolerate it with a lot of whining. Be sure to dry them well.

Quick tips:
1. Trim claws prior to bath time
2. Have a partner help you
3. Bath water shold be warm not scorching hot. If you cannot rest your arm in the water without burning yourself, do not use it on your cat.
4. Have a minimum of two clean dry towels for drying
5. If you want to use a blow dryer, set it on the low setting
6. Use prescription flea treament, namely, Advantage or Frontline available from your vet.
7. Give treats to reward good behavior.

OR ...
visit the pet groomer, there is one near us at Petco that charges about $30/cat. I was told that if they can't give the cat a wet shower/bath then they use dry shampoo. I don't think dry baths won't help reduce the flea situation.

I hope you and your baby a great life together!

Answer 5

Take it to a professional cat groomer then use a good flea collar, making sure to change it regularly. You can put flea dust on your cat when you notice fleas coming back. Another method is to buy the liquid flea medicine which is applied directly to the cat.

Answer 6

If you really want to make him your cat that you can get frontline flea killer. You put a strip of it down their back where the can't lick it a few days in a row. That will take care of his fleas. If you feed him a good good and do this the fleas will go away and he will clean himself. If you want to make this little buddy yours you should take him to the vet and get him all good to go!

Answer 7

take him to the vet. they can help you with the fleas and see if there is anything wrong with him. MOST cats dont like water, so dont be worried. if you dont want to do it yourself, there is places that wash and groom dogs, and i do think there is someplace around you that will do the same for cats. they are really gentle with animals and have special training and know what to do and what not to. and after you go there once, ask them how they did it so you know for the next time and dont have to spend money everytime.

Answer 8

My cat of 18 years is the same way. There really isnt much you can do. We always had to take him to the vet, and he would get so upset, they would have to give him a sedative sometime. It really isnt very expensive to have them bathed. And it keep you form some very nasty scratches and bites.

Answer 9

hmm...get flea medication? if he goes crazy on you when you try to bathe him then im not really sure what else you can do. get someone to help you, wrap him in a towel, have the other person hold him and wash bits and pieces of him? i've done that with my crazy cat. just get help! good luck =)

Answer 10

nicely cats do ought to get occasitional baths I provide my indoor cat a bathtub as quickly as a month;they do nonetheless get somewhat grimy even indoors!!stable success they hate baths.close the showering room door,placed in straightforward terms somewhat of water and don't placed them in the showering room mutually because it fairly is working they get to annoying additionally carry a toy or treats or meals to maintain them occupided some.as quickly as returned stable success!!! : )