Want to Bathe Your Cat? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know!
Cat owners know that cats look at the sky and ground without fear,
This is because the water hasn't come down yet.
Because cats used to live in dry areas, so they rarely came into contact with water,
which leads tofear of bathing
But…
Watching cats digging in cat litter boxes,
rolling on the floor,
Then they look at you with a pleasing expression,
randomly rub against you,
jump all over your bed,
or forcefully squat on your face?!
I ask myself:
Can I not bathe?
——No!!!It's said that it's okay to wash it, but you need to know that
when I give my cat a bath,
the cat plays with water, and I play with my life
If you want to give your cat a smooth bath, remember these five points!1. Observe the catBathing should be done when the cat's physical condition allows it
Cats under three months old, who haven't been fully vaccinated or have just finished vaccination, or have just undergone various surgeries, or have recently moved into a new environment, are not recommended to bathe
If your cat is suitable for bathing, first do a job to soothe the cat
You can play with it first, or give it a small snack it's very greedy for,
Let your cat feel like it's about to have a spa
2. Pre-work
Trim nails
You can't expect that a docile cat will fight you when bathing
If you don't want to be scratched and scarred, you must trim its nails first
Groom the fur
If the fur gets tangled during cleaning, pulling it will hurt you
3. Prepare tools
Shampoo
Shampoo should be pet-specific, if there isn't one temporarily, you can use baby shampoo
Anti-slip mat
Once you detect something unusual, cats will definitely want to run away quickly
If the bathroom floor is slippery at that time, the cat may 'slide' away and you will fall too
Thick gloves
When bathing, you will find how much strength the cat has
Sometimes even after trimming nails, it's hard to avoid leaving red marks
Cat bag
This is needed, but not for all cats
For example, Xiaozu's cat is the type that the more restrained it is, the more it struggles
Wash the cat bag, can it bear it?
Large towel
When you wash the cat, quickly wrap it in a towel to dry, and then use a hairdryer or dryer to dry it
4. Start cleaning
Prepare warm water in advance
But not by directly putting the cat in water or spraying it with a showerhead, but to wet the cat's body little by little, to avoid it being frightened
Pay attention, don't touch the five senses with water
This is an unprofitable and scarred project
If your cat is naughty, it's best for two people to do it, one to hold it down, and one to clean
5. Comfort the cat
After a battle, the cat will be relieved and frightened
Cat owners should always pay attention to the cat's emotions and avoid frightening it again and causing a stress reaction
And that's the end??
No!!
You still need to clean up the aftermath of the cat washing!
