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Some cat owners shy away from giving their cats a bath because they know that they “hate water”, and are afraid that it would be too traumatic for their pet. Also, they know that cats “bathe themselves”, and are under the misconception that they do not need baths. However, they do need baths to help them stay clean and looking their best, and it does not hurt them at all.
Make sure that the water temperature is closely matched to the temperature of the cat, and keep the temperature constant. It should feel neither warm nor cool to them.
Be sure to avoid getting water on their face or in their ears.
If your cat goes crazy and tries to run, get some help. Have another person hold your kitty by grabbing it around the shoulders while it is standing in the tub, letting you do the shampooing. Use specially-made cat shampoo which is available at any pet supply store. If you have a long-haired breed, there is also conditioner which can help detangle their fur.
With the fur clean, the cat’s coat will be much shinier and healthy-looking. It also makes it easier to comb and brush the fur of long-haired breeds.
Be sure to rinse the animal very thoroughly. Cats clean themselves with their tongues, and any shampoo or conditioner residue leftover from the bath could bother their stomachs.
When you are finished, wrap the cat in a large towel. It is important to keep the animal warm while you are drying it, to minimize the trauma of the bath. If a cat feels very cold, it will resist the bath even more the next time.
You can use a hair dryer to help dry the cat quickly, but keep the dryer on low heat and low power. Some cats will not tolerate the sound of the dryer, but if you remain calm and firm, maintaining soothing conversation with your cat through the entire process, it can help keep the cat from becoming too scared.
While drying the cat, use a brush or comb with wide teeth too comb out the fur. This helps it dry quickly and prevents tangles.
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