{"id":1476,"date":"2017-03-27T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T06:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2017-06-16T12:00:40","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T12:00:40","slug":"bathing-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/bathing-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Bathing Your Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

How To Bathe Your Cat Without Bloodshed<\/h1>\n

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You might think that this would be the shortest article on pet care ever written, being comprised of just two words…. \u201cNot possible.\u201d\u00a0 And though you likely wouldn\u2019t put the words \u201ccat\u201d and \u201cbath\u201d together in the same sentence (unless it also included the word \u201cnever\u201d), bathing a cat can be done.<\/p>\n

With her built-in\u00a0grooming\u00a0tools (tongue and teeth), your cat is well-equipped to normally tackle her own hair care needs. Cats are naturally equipped with the implements to groom themselves: a barbed tongue with which to lick, forepaws they moisten with saliva and use as a surrogate washcloth, and teeth to dig out tougher debris.<\/p>\n

Many people believe that cats hate water. Though this may be true for some, it seems to be a cat myth that all felines hate getting wet. It\u2019s true that some cats absolutely love it and actually enjoy a nice dip in the tub or sink. In some cases, though, cat baths are a necessity.<\/p>\n

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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to bathing your cat, patience is the key! The calmer you are, the calmer your cat will be. It is important that you talk to your cat throughout the entire process (use a calm, soothing voice). It is also very important that you don’t lose your temper and yell at your cat. After all, he or she is already in 100% panic mode. It is important that you don’t rush the bathing process. Therefore, you should only bathe your cat when you have plenty of time. It should also be noted that the earlier you introduce bathing to your cat, the better. Cats that were bathed as kittens tend to be easier to bathe than older cats who are new to the process.<\/p>\n

Why might you have to bathe a cat?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

With her built-in\u00a0grooming\u00a0tools (tongue and teeth), your cat is well-equipped to tackle her own haircare needs. But if she is very dirty or gets into something sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. There are other reasons for having to bathe your cat.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They have ringworm<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They have a flea infestation<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They have something stuck on their coat<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They are obese or arthritic<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They have soiled themselves in their litter box (kittens or sickly cats \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 may do this)<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0 \u00a0 They happen to love it. So pamper away!<\/p>\n

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