do cats need to be bathed?

Question

i just got a cat but yea do they need to be showered like dogs do?

Answer 1

only if they are extremely dirty. they clean themselves
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Answer 2

Yes You Do But Only Like Once Every 2 Months They Might Be Clean Animals But They Need Baths Just Like Dogs.

Answer 3

My vet said no, but sometimes I bathe my cats to make them smell better.

If you do bathe them, just make sure you don't get any water in the ears, as it will likely cause an infection. Also use a non-toxic shampoo like J&J or one specifically designed for cats. Make sure you rinse thoroughly, or else that cat will like it off and may become sick. Keep the room warm, and remember that cats generally do not like baths, so protect yourself and keep a firm grip on their front paws. Best of luck!

Answer 4

If they get stinky or especially dirty then yes, but not as often as a dog. Maybe every 6 months or so. And be prepared for a battle cause I have never seen a cat who liked to be bathed. Watch our for the claws. It is easiest to hold the cat by the scruff of the neck while soaping and rinsing. Good luck.

Answer 5

If a cat is grooming him/herself regularly, it's a sign that they are very content and happy. If they are not grooming themselves then there is something going on where they are not happy and that needs to be addressed. If that is situation you may need to bath them, but generally a happy cat is a clean cat who takes care of him/herself.

My cats never get a bath, They groom all day. However, I do have a 25lb+ tabby that can't reach his rear area and occassionally we have to give him a hand with wiping him down and getting him clean..... He willfully bends over and lifts his tail up and waits for the wet rag. Amazing!!

Answer 6

My roommate works at a pet grooming place, and we also just got a kitten. Cats are self-washing creatures, but it doesn't hurt to bathe them if they're outdoor cats, get into something stinky or get something caught in their fur. Make sure you do trim their nails (if you don't want things scratched up all over) and take them in to get flea baths (again, if their outdoor cats and gets fleas). Some customers do like to bring their cats into get bathed, but for the most part, it's not needed.

Answer 7

In over 55 years of having cats I have never bathed any of them. If they get into something nasty like a sticky glue etc then you might have to.
The one time mine snuck out and came home full of a glue a bath wouldn't help I had to shave her.
Cats clean themselves unless they are sick.

Answer 8

I have a white Chinchilla Persian, she only 4 mth, cos she is white, i have to bath her often and she dun mind bathing every week either. She will strangle a few time at first, but she get used to it in awhile. Or u can try wiping with warm wet towel, tat i always do everyday

Answer 9

I bathe our cat about once every couple of weeks, when he gets too dusty and dirty. He does not mind getting a bath at all. When he was a kitten, I used to take him in the shower with me. Now that he's 20 lbs, it's not so easy to hold him in the shower so he gets his own bath.

Answer 10

It'd be nice to assume that they were self-bathing machines; but truth be told, there's going to be a time or two (most likely more) in their lives where they get into something they either can't take off themselves or don't mind leaving on (but which you of course take objection to).

Then you'll need to bathe them, yes, but it doesn't happen all that often.

Answer 11

No, they do not need YOU to bathe them. They bathe themselves, with their tongue. They don't secrete the same oils, etc., that dogs do, and they don't develop odor like dogs do. They lick their fur with their rough tongue, which removes loose hair and food. They are fastidious creatures, and as predators, they evolved this cleanliness habit as a way not to alert their prey to their presence through scent. Don't wash your cat.