Cat Bath - How to Give a Cat a Bath?

Cats do not need to be bathed daily. But they need an occasional bath - not more than once a month - to maintain their personal hygiene. Generally, most of the cat breeds hate water hence bathing a cat is an exercise in itself.

• Firstly, dip a washcloth in warm water and wipe the area around your cat's eyes. Put a few drops of mineral oil into the cat's eyes, which protects his eyes from soap. Longhaired cats, however, should be dried with a hair dryer (on low) since their hair takes a long time to dry. Take care the keep the heat away from your cat's face.
• Brush the cat thoroughly, especially if it is longhaired before giving bath to the cat.
• Dress yourself properly for the occasion. It is advisable to wear a rubber wetsuit, helmet, face mask and welders gloves for your protection.
• Before giving the cat a bath position everything strategically in the shower, so that you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.
• Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying it for a routine work.
• Once you are in the bathroom speed is the essence. In one single liquid motion shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water.
• Select a good-quality cat shampoo for your cat's bath. If you think your cat might have a few fleas, use flea shampoo. If your cat has long hair, you can buy cat shampoo with conditioner, which will help keep his hair from tangling.
• After you've washed your cat, blot his tail and legs with a paper towel, since these areas tend to absorb a lot of water. Then take your cat out of the sink and wrap it in a towel.