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.
