Once in a while, every cat needs a bath either for hygiene or treatment purposes. Here are a few tips on how to make it safe and less stressful for your cat and yourself, especially if you have a long hair cat.
1) First off, if you don’t brush your cats hair regularly, it would be helpful to brush through all tangles and knots.
2) Prepare everything in advance. Do not rush but try to do everything as quickly and efficiently as possible.
3) Fill the bath with warm water, warm enough for you to comfortably put your hands in. Make sure your cat does not see the running water in order to avoid additional stress.
4) Prepare the shampoo. Ideally, you should use one made specifically for cats. If you do not have one you can also use baby shampoo or organic soaps. They contain less toxic substances and are safer for your pets than regular shampoos. Try to use a non-scented one.
5) It is wise to wear protective gloves since your cat might become scared and scratch you, and it will also make you more comfortable in handling your pet
6) Prepare a large towel. Close the bathroom door behind you while you are washing your pet, this will prevent your cat from running out of the bathroom.
7) Slowly submerge your cat into the water, holding both front paws in one hand while the back paws stand on the bottom of the tub. This way you avoid getting scratched.
8) Gently massage the shampoo or soap all over the cat’s body, except the head. Keep cat’s head above the water at all times, because if the water gets into the cat’s ears it can cause inflammation. Wash any soap or shampoo off of your hands and clean your cat’s head and ears.
9) Talk to your cat, comfort them by saying “I love you.” If you notice wheezing, growling or hard breathing, that could be a sign of distress and you have to stop bathing your cat immediately.
10) When you finish, wrap cat in warm towel and wait until most of the water is absorbed.
11) When blow drying, try to focus on areas with the most fur. This includes the back and belly. Do not allow your longhair cat to run away and hide. For Himalayan or Persian cats it is very hard to dry off by themselves and because their body temperature is higher than ours, they will start to shiver and might get a cold or even pneumonia. Keep them warm after the bath!
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