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a vet i saw at the store while i was buying flee shampoo for simba told me i shoulnt bathe him that often….what are alternatives to keeping my cat clean
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Those who have been privledged enough to own a pure white cat… know that cats DO need bathed. Our White cat was indoor only yet he would yellow out every few months due to oils in his skin and dirt in the enviorment that would collect on his fur. We bathed him once a month and that was enough to keep him clean and white.
So yes, cats do benifit from the occasional bath.
Depending on the cat, overbathing can dry the skin, but it’s clear you aren’t going to do that so I don’t think it needs to be discussed.
There are many cat owners who are allergic and bath thier cats once a week to remove dander so that they can keep living with thier cat allergen free. Show cat owners also bath thier cats weekly or more.
If it were my cat, I would start with once per month and see how that works out for you and your cat. The earlier you start bathing (after 12 weeks) the more your cat will take to it and accept it as a normal non fearful situation.
Good Luck!
Meow!
Kat
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Bathing alot is not really good for cats. When you bathe cats alot, their fur dries out.
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The only times I have bathed any of my cats over the years was when they had a problem - for example: ringworm, which is a rash treated topically, and when one had walked in poison ivy and was bringing it to me. I know from those experiences that bathing is not a pleasant experience for cat or owner. I’ve also read that it’s not good for the cat. Perhaps I’ve been fortunate, but my cats have all kept themselves very clean - they are built to do that.
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Agreed - that’s the beauty of cats! Especially if you keep them indoors - they really have little occasion to get dirty and they are amazingly self-sufficient.
I have a longhair and have only bathed her a handful of times. Most were during kittenhood after her spay - I had the luck of having a cat who tore out her stitches and had to get staples, so she was put in an Elizabethan collar for the duration of the healing process. During that time, she couldn’t clean herself, so her back end would get rather messy. The same thing happened when she had to have surgery on her stomach when she swallowed an entire package of thick ouchless hair bands… The only other time was after she escaped and had an outdoor adventure. She came home filthy, so into the bath we went!
On a normal basis, both of my cats keep themselves very clean.
If you are going to bathe your cat, do so infrequently and only when necessary (a flea/medicated shampoo, something harmful on the coat, it stops cleaning itself, actual dirt/debris on the cat that it is not taking care of). Here’s a great site with general cat care information - if you scroll down, there is a section on bathing: http://fanciers.com/cat-faqs/general-care.shtml
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My cat is 21 years old and I have never bathed her. I just comb her and brush her.. Cats really clean themselves and don’t need bathing . just brushing and combing will do..
If you must bathe her I suggest that you take a clean damp cloth and just wipe her down. To much bathing dries out their skin and can cause damage or illness…
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cats generally dont need to be bathed…the only time i have ever bathed my cats is when they are sick and get poop all over themselves…..they are very clean animals
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