Cat mothers will find it very strange, why dogs are happy to bathe cats but the opposite? In fact, this must be understood from the natural habits of the animals themselves. Because the kitten itself doesn't like water, so don't prepare a full basin of bath water for it when taking a bath. Generally, it is better to prepare the water that is not at the base of the cat's legs, so that the cat will not As for the fear, the following preparations will help you become more comfortable in the process of bathing your cat.
1. Preparation before bathing
(1) cat-specific bath (you can also use Johnson's baby without Tears formula body wash.
(2) You can prepare a few more towels for drying, and it will be easier to dry if you dry them. You can use a special absorbent towel if conditions permit, the effect Better.
(3) A hair dryer is used to dry the cat's coat. If possible, it is best to choose a silent heater, which is very quiet and can be accepted by most cats.
(4) Hot water, the water temperature is about 38-40 degrees Celsius, you can wash it in a basin or rinse it with a spray head.
2. Precautions in bathing
(1) Do not bathe cats under three months, because they are easy to catch a cold or have diarrhea due to bathing, and they are easy to die because of it
(2) Do not use the spray head directly Rinse the head, and do not wash the head with water, so that the water will flow into the cat's ears, which is very easy to cause otitis media. It is recommended to clean the head directly with a wrung hot towel, and it will be cleaner if you wipe it a few times.
(3) Use hot air when blowing, and turn it on from the lowest air volume, so as not to frighten the cat. And pay attention to step by step, when the hair dryer is turned on, it should be farther away from the cat, and the cat will gradually get closer to her after it is stable. Gradually increase the air volume after the cat gets used to it, but be careful not to scald the cat.
(4) After drying, it is best to use a brush to carefully brush the hair (especially long-haired cats), so that it will fall off in the bath. The hair of the cat will not be licked by cats, so as not to form hairballs in the stomach, which will seriously affect the digestive system.
(5) Only after it is completely dry, you can put on the Flair. If there are other cats in the house, Note that the new cat should be isolated for 24 hours.
Note: When cleaning, do not spray water randomly on the kitten's body, and do not get the water into the cat's eyes, ears, In the nose and mouth. When giving it a bath, it is best to prepare a small cup, use the cup to ask for water, and then slowly pour it on the cat's body, rub it gently and bathe it, so as to avoid the cat's discomfort due to discomfort. Move around.