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Strategies For Shampooing Your Cat

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Strategies For Shampooing Your Cat

By: Pet Care

On the whole cats are already very skilled at keeping themselves clean. They learn from a very young age and will spend many hours primping and preening and as a result cat owners rarely need to bathe their cat.

However, if your cat is suffering from skin allergies or has a flea infestation, you might need to lend a hand by bathing your cat. Generally, cats hate water and it can be extremely challenging to coach them into a bath. Being organized and having everything you need on hand before you begin is the key.

What You'll Need.

First up you will need a mild non-irritating shampoo like baby shampoo or if possible a shampoo specially formulated for your pet’s sensitive skin. It is good to have a few old towels ready, not just for drying but also to help protect yourself from scratching and biting should you cat become stressed and start to struggle violently. You will also need a cup or plastic jug to rinse off any excess lather. Keep in mind, it will be almost impossible to dash out for an extra towel or shampoo while dealing with a struggling cat.

The best place to bathe you cat is in a small enclosed scope such as your laundry. This will make your cat feel safer. A laundry sink is ideal for the job. You do not require a lot of water in the tub, enough to rinse, and the water should be lukewarm, never hot or cold, and you may also wish to trim out any knotted fur prior to bathing.

Also, it is a good idea to have a non-slip mat or folded bath towel in the base of the sink or tub to prevent the cat from slipping.

How to Get Your Cat Into The Water.

This is where the problems begin. You will need to ease your cat into the water starting with its hind legs. The best way to accomplish this is by placing one hand under the cats tummy and one hand firmly, but gently on the cat’s back. Now gradually lower your cat into the water. If your cat starts to struggle, you may want to wrap a towel around you arm to avoid scratching. Some cats will sit there quietly and let you go to work while others will go into a frenzy and do everything they can to get away from you. There is one thing for certain, you will get wet!

Now that your cat is more or less positioned in the water, you can start to bathe him. Work swiftly, but gently. If need be, hold the cat near to you to make him feel more secure. Never raise your voice, move to abruptly or verbally scold your cat as this will only make the cat become scared and uncooperative.
Start with the head and work your way down the cats body, being careful not to get water or shampoo in your cat’s ears or eyes. Only a very little quantity of shampoo is necessary. If you are treating your cat for fleas, follow the guidelines on the flea shampoo. Too much shampoo will call for more rinsing and more time in the water.

When the bathing is complete, wrap your cat in a dry towel and gently dry him off. Generally speaking your cat will want to run off as soon as possible. This is normal so allow your cat to scamper out of the laundry or bathroom. You will generally find him sitting in a quiet place preening himself.

Do not forget to praise your cat with some kind words and a treat.

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