Cat parents should understand that most cats are afraid of water or hate water, but bathing cats is unavoidable, so bathing cats has become a difficult problem for some parents. Of course, there are many things that should be paid attention to when bathing cats. Bathe cats from a young age to get used to them. When they grow up, cats may not be so resistant to water.
When bathing your cat, be careful not to get water into the cat's ears and eyes.
It is not advisable for kittens that have just been weaned to take a bath. The kittens have just left the mother cat, and their body's resistance is relatively weak, so they are easy to get sick.
After taking a bath in summer, don't let the cat go to the place where the sun is strong, it is very easy to cause heat stroke in the cat.
After bathing in winter, to prevent the cat from catching a cold, it is necessary to keep the cat warm in time to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
The cat should not be bathed in the later stages of pregnancy, because bathing may cause miscarriage in the cat.
Kittens less than six months old are not suitable for frequent bathing, and they also have weaker resistance and are more likely to get sick.
The cat should not take a bath within 2 weeks after the injection. Because the cat may have a systemic or local reaction after the injection, bathing at this time will cause the cat to get sick.
The frequency of bathing the cat should not be too dense. The elasticity of the cat's skin and the luster of the coat are maintained by sebum. If the frequency of bathing is too dense, a large amount of sebum will be lost, resulting in reduced skin elasticity and coat. Rough and easy to break. Shorthair cats can be used once every 1-2 months or once every few months, depending on your needs, the degree of cat dirty, and the degree of oily hair. Long-haired cats at least once every 2 weeks, preferably once every 7-10 days if it is a Persian. Long-haired cats must dredge their hair between washes so that they can be easily combed after washing. In addition, long-haired cats must be diligent in grooming at least 2 times a day for at least 15 minutes each time. Don't wait until the cat's fur is knotted before combing it, or cut it if it doesn't work.