If you know you will want to bathe your cat frequently, you should start when they are a kitten so they won't be afraid of baths when they are an adult. However, if you have an adult cat who has gotten extremely dirty and can't get the job done itself, you will have to give it a bath. So, how can you go about doing this?
You may want to bathe your cat in your sink so you don't hurt your back leaning over the tub. Slowly wet your cat everywhere except their head. Never wet your cat's head. If their head is dirty, jump wipe it with a damp cloth. When washing your cat, either pour water on them slowly from a bowl or use a wash cloth. Also, keep the plug out of your sink so your cat isn't standing in water.
When you're ready to shampoo them, use cat-friendly shampoo, not human shampoo. Massage the shampoo onto your cat this may relax them and make the bath more enjoyable for them. Rinse out the shampoo with a bowl or wash cloth. To dry your cat put it on a towel while rubbing it with another towel.
If your cat has never gotten a bath before, you may want to have help during this whole process. Have another person next to you holding the cat's head and talking to your cat. They can even give your cat a couple treats to keep it cooperative. You will want to keep the bath to around 5 minutes or your cat will probably begin to protest.
source :By Vince Armstrong ezinearticles.com
