20 Steps: How to Bathe a Cat
Posted 09/29/2011 by Pet Deals
Here is a short list of all the considerations for bathing a cat.
1) Trim your cat’s claws. This reduces the chances of deep scratches from long nails.
2) Wear clothing to keep skin covered, and make sure you are safe from scratches. (e.g. Long sleeves, gloves, etc.)
3) Speak to your pet in a calm, quiet voice.
4) Face the cat toward the back of the tub and of it ties to escape
5) If you have a long haired cat, be sure to brush out mats, burrs or knots before you bathe the cat in water.
7) You can always take your cat to a groomer to comb out knots by searching for San Francisco pet services then bathe your cat yourself the next day.
8.) Fill the tub with four or five inches of warm water before bringing your cat into the room. (Some cats are afraid of running water.)
9) Fill a couple of extra buckets with rinse water so you won’t need to run more water during the bath.
10) Place a rubber mat or towel in the tub.
11) if your cat is really strong it could squirm or leap its way out of your hands, so you need a helper.
12) Hold your cat firmly — one person can hcan be onto its legs, and the cat’s jaw so it will not be able to bite; the other person does the bathing.
13) Never use normal shampoo, as it can be toxic to the cat. Use a mild baby shampoo and conditioner, or pet shampoo.
14) Have a wash cloth ready, and two towels for drying your pet.
15) Washing the cat by soaking it from the neck down, using a wash cloth. Add a little bit of shampoo mix it with water – wash its neck, body, legs, belly and tail.
16) Rinse with the water in the extra tubs while draining the soapy water – rinse two more times.
17) Dry the cat by blotting gently; wrap and rub gently with one towel, then switch to a second dry towel when the first one is wet.
18) Make sure your home is warm, and do not leave the cat in a draft.
19) Give your cat a nice reward like treats or catnip so maybe the next bath will be a little easier.
20) Remember to look at PetsLoveDeals.com so you can find deals for SF pet supplies to groom and bathe your cat the next time.
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