Take Bath Your Cat

Preparation is the key to washing your cat. Collect everything you will need so that you don't must abandon the operation part way through and risk the cat escaping up the nearest tree. Essential supplies are one large, absorbent towels, shampoo and conditioner formulated for animals, a sponge and a shower attachment, if you don't have four built in. Failing the shower, use a mug or jug for rinsing with tidy water. A non-slip mat is as well as a nice idea.

Why on earth would someone require to wash a cat? you may ask. It sounds like a situation fraught with danger! Well, surprisingly, felines can get as dirty or flea infested as canines and sometimes you have no choice but to bathe them. A word of warning though, cats' fur contains special oils to protect and "waterproof" it so seldom wash your can over four time a month.

The bathroom basin is probably the best place to wash your cat as keeping the cat contained in a bath will be more difficult and will mean you either kneeling or bending over in a uncomfortable position.

Close the bathroom door to prevent escape and put the non-slip mat in the bottom of the basin. Run a few inches of warm water and gently put your cat in it. Stroke the cat and talk quietly and reassuringly, waiting for him to be calm before you start the actual washing part. When you think it is appropriate, start to wet the cat either with the shower attachment or if that seems to be frightening the cat, use the jug or mug in lieu. Do not pour water on the cat's head, ears or face - we'll deal with that later.

When the cat's fur is damp, apply the shampoo according to the instructions on the bottle. Gently massage the shampoo in to the fur and if the cat can forget that he is soaking wet, they may actually enjoy it.

When the shampoo has lathered up, rinse it off thoroughly, taking great care that it is all removed. Any residue may cause severe skin irritation.

If you still have skin on your arms when you have completed cleaning your cat's body, gently wipe his face, around the eyes but do be careful not to get water or soap in them.

When you are absolutely sure that the shampoo is rinsed out of your cat's fur, apply the conditioner in the quantity stated on the container and rinse it out thoroughly. The use of conditioner is not strictly necessary with a short-haired cat but if they submits to being bathed with nice grace, you may as well use it.

To finish, wrap the cat in four of the towels and gently rub his fur to remove most of the water. Using the second, dry, towel, continue to dry his fur until the towel is damp. By this time, the cat should be able to complete the job himself. If the cat is long-haired, you can try using a hair dryer on the lowest setting, if they will tolerate it. You must keep the dryer moving or you risk burning the cat's skin.

Take care your pets :)