holding them. i can easily hold the kitten he isn't that strong or heavy yet and doesn't mind a bath. the queen make you think you are murdering her but she is very good and other than a lot of noise she stays put. the adult tom makes loads of noise bites, scratches and can get out of my grip as he is all muscle and he protests and even before the water from the shower is turned on. they need to be bathed occasionally for flea control due to the fact we can't use chemicals from flea products on them.i really need some suggestions to make this easier on all of us for next months bathing session as the kitten is 25 weeks old and weighs 3.25 kgs and is getting strong like his father. sensible suggestions only please.
2007-10-05 09:51:40 · 9 answers · asked by kath 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
they all have claws as declawing is illegal in the uk thank god.
2007-10-05 10:01:35 · update #1
May i ask why you want to bath your cat???
I breed and show Maine coons and Norwegian forest cats
for fleas i recommend frontline capsules you break on the neck
it is not good for the wegies coat to be washed as they have a thick woolen under coat and a soft top coat i have never ever bathed my cats and have won best of breed and best in show under strict GCCF rules
you strip the coat of its natural oils which eventually will lead to a fluffy coat with dry skin which is not good
I am in the UK thank god here it is against the law to carry out the barbaric de-clawing of cats imagine having your fingers chopped off at the knuckle OUCH
i just trim the cats claws . I would direct you to my web site but i am not sure if yahoo allow this
2007-10-05 10:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by Andy s 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First off clip nails to keep the scratches from being to deep and miserable. Also I have found when it comes to bathing cats it is much easier to get a pitcher of warm water and mix in a measure of the flea soap into the water. Use this mixture to wet down the skin and then the soap is garanteed to get down to the skin level and kill the fleas. Also this eleminates the initial stress of the sound of the water before you get a chance to soap them down completely.
Also if it comes down to it you may have to use a harness or similar device to help control kitty... maybe have a second person on hand to help out with rinsing kitties as well. Keep a towel in the bottom of sink/tub to help kitty keep stable on his feet. Also having someone scruff kitty and lift just his front feet up a few inches will help prevent bites and scratches. Try to avoid using the shower head since the noise disturbs them worse then a pitcher of water will.
2007-10-05 10:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by starfire978 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What a gorgeous cat! I've never had a cat that big but I knew a girl who had a cat that weighed in at 32 lbs. I thought she was exaggerating until I saw the cat. It was huge-I mean it was toooo fat. So much so that the poor thing could not put it's head down when laying on it's side. I felt sorry for the cat and lost respect for her when I saw him because I feel she abused the cat by allowing him to get that fat. Your mother in laws cat is really pretty though.
2016-05-17 05:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The good news is you don't have to bathe them at all - you're doing it for fleas, and flea shampoos are pointless! This is a very old fashioned, and ineffective way to deflea your cats.
Save yourself and your cats hassle by getting proper treatment from the vets - Frontline, Stronghold, Advantage or Advocate. I recommend Frontline Plus, it kills the flea eggs as well and you only have to use it every 6 weeks. Just make sure it goes on your cat's skin, not their fur and you're sorted. I think the cats will also really appreciate this!!
Chalice
2007-10-05 13:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A house cat's body temperature is typically 102 to 103 degrees, so be sure to use warmer water when bathing your cat. A baby bath thermometer can help measure the temperature of the water. I hold my cats during bathing by placing my left hand across their breast area below their neck and shoulders. This accomplishes two things: 1.) Reassures the cat by supporting their body. 2.) Helps keep the cat's paws down while seated. When your hand is on their breast below the neck, you can avoid be scratched by keeping your hand out front on their shoulders. Be gentle in your actions.
Hope this helps!
2007-10-05 10:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a very large cat once, he was also very very strong, thank god he was declawed. When it came to giving him a bath, I made sure I was wearing old clothes I didn't care about, and prepared myself to be as wet as the cat was. I put lots of towels on the bathroom floor and made sure I had a towel ready to wrap the cat up in once I was done. As soon as I got him semi-dried, he bolted like lightning and I didn't see him for the rest of the day. If your cat has claws, then stock up on band-aids, and start lifting some weights.
2007-10-05 09:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2017-02-09 05:22:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but maybe you should buy a cat muzzle. Also, place a old towel on the bottom ot you tub for the cats to dig their claws into, this seems to help kkep them calm.
2007-10-05 10:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
put a harness on them, it makes it easier to hold them. Good luck.
2007-10-05 09:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by mars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋