What protective gear should I wear when I give a cat a bath?

Question

I want to avoid excessive blood loss....

No offense Catz....lol

I don't even own a cat....i just wanted to read your hillarious answers....LOL

give the cat a tranqualizer..... that's frickin' brilliant

Answer 1

Wear a suit of armor or give him a tranquilizer.

Answer 2

:D Yes, this is a FUN job! Right, bathing cats is seldom needed unless of a skin/flea problem, or the cat has gotten into something filthy or harmful.

I advise NOT using rubber gloves. It will pull kitty's hair. Use long sleeves and any knit or leather gloves you may have, but I use bare hands. I can hold the cat better. I try to pre-fill the sink so the running water won't freak her out. You will have to turn it on for rinsing, but to start out, just put the cat into comfortable temp, still water, not so full that the cat floats or is afraid of getting the face wet.

The best advice I ever got was to put some old window screen material down in the sink. If you don't happen to have any of that lying around, use a towel so kitty can sink her claws in that instead of you. Sinks are slick and they grab for anything. If you must, hold the scruff - but not suspending the cat. It hurts a heavy cat, especially. Try not to let any water get in eyes or inside the ears. Use wet hands and no soap to gently wipe face, going with the direction of the fur.

Test the water with your elbow... it's a lot less used to warm water like your kitty's flesh. Talk soothingly to the cat. They have NO idea why you are doing this torture. If you have a buddy - have them ready with an extra towel to wrap her in immediately (or to call 911).

Use a cat shampoo! This is important. The PH is different for cats and people so what is great for you may make your cat's skin itch and break out. My vet told me she once grabbed her DOG's shampoo by mistake to use on her own hair and her scalp was broken out for days and flaking. Rinse WELL. This is the most important after not scalding her.

Be brave and try to put on a happy act. It won't work but it can't hurt. Praise your cat afterward and dry her with towels in the bathroom where it's still warm. In winter, it's especially harmful to let him catch a chill. Good luck!

Answer 3

Depends.

First, on the respective cat's attitude towards water. I've seen cats actually jumping into the shower whenever someone turned the water on.

Second, on cat size. For something like Snoopy's infamous 100 pound neighbourhood cat, I'd recommend a full body armour.

Third, on your creativity and dexterity. Why not simply toss the cat into the water filled tub from a distance of safe 5 yards?

Answer 4

Get a clean 5 gallon bucket, put it in the bathtub and half fill it with warm water and suds.

Get another clean 6 gallon bucket, put it in the same bathtub and half fill it with warm water for rinse.

Hold the cat's front paws with your left hand and the rear with your right hand. Place rear in bucket, holding front paws, wash with right hand, the bucket will keep the cat's rear from finding flesh.

Place in rinse bucket same way and rinse off suds.

Dry cat with towels. Make sure it's in a warm room and close the door to the bathroom, so the cat doesn't escape.

I've never had a cat try to bite me, but that's always a possibility. Wear a glove on the left hand if you are worried about that.

Be as gentle as possible and talk softly to the cat.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Cats do not like water and will panic if placed in a tub full of water.

If you still insist, well, follow these simple steps:

Do not submerge a cat in a bath tub full of water. Instead, place your cat in the bathroom and lock the door so no escape will take place. Take warm washcloth in water and rub it on your cat. Next, shampoo a bit. Finally, submerge the washcloth in water and take off any excess shampoo. Towel dry your cat.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Thats hilarious....i always cleared out all the shampoo bottles and soap and anything else that could become a projectile! Remove all loose jewelery and baggy clothing...believe me, they dont need any extra help finding something to get ahold of. My cat would clear out everything in her path of escaping....and yes there was some blood loss...and it wasnt hers! Hopefully your kitty will not fight the system as much as mine...good luck!

Answer 7

American football players are generally bigger and stronger than rugby players, and our game is much more violent so padding is a necessity. There are breaks in the action because, unlike rugby, we call plays to run in order to advance the ball. Rugby is basically just a lot of running around trying not to get hit--playing at a chaotic, frenetic pace--while football is a series of battles--played at a deliberate pace--to gain field position and, ultimately, score. It's like comparing apples to oranges.

Answer 8

a protective mask for when soap tries to get in your eyes or the cat might scratch your face and make sure that you can see through it and breathe in it and gloves or other kind of material so that the cat doen't scratch your hands because when you are bathing it you do not know where your cat has been.

Answer 9

The Official Guide to Bathing a Cat:

Wrap wire mesh around your ENTIRE body a minimum of 3 times ......
Put on chemical warfare goggles.....
Wear heavy-duty oven mitts ......
Lay heavy tarp all over the floor .....
Warn your neighbors not to call the police if they hear any screaming .....
and,
Have 911 on your speed dial ... just in case!!!!


LOL

Answer 10

groomer or if cat is YOUR cat then make a game of it i had a bobcat/house mix an she was my cat and she loved to play in water an i would soap her and rinse her and she never knew she was being washed we were just playing.....by YOUR cat i mean do cat look to you as dominate cat if so then you wont have any problem if not you may want to predonate 3 or 4 pints of blood to be frozen just incase you need a transfusion.

Answer 11

Um don't do that. Kitty will lick his butt on his own time. If he really needs a bath, put him in the toilet, close the lid and flush a couple times. (Just KIDDING people, calm down). Do you have a spacesuit? That might be enough. Probly not tho.

Why do you want to bathe him anyway?