How to Bathe a Kitten
Bathing kittens is not usually necessary because they do a good job of grooming themselves. However, if you have allergies or your cat gets extremely grimy, you may have to bathe it. However, don't give your pet a bath more than once a week.
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Instructions
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Gather all of your supplies and put them near the sink within easy reach. You cannot leave the kitten to get what you need after you start. Place a rubber mat in the bottom of the sink so the kitten does not slip.
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Run approximately 2 to 3 inches of body temperature water into the sink. Let the water level rise to your pet's belly when he stands in it. Test the water temperature with your wrist before putting in your cat.
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Put a capful of cat shampoo into a cup or container and then add some of the bath water to the shampoo so the shampoo is not cold when you use it.
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Pick the cat up and place her gently into the bath water. Talk calmly while do this. Give your pet a few minutes to relax and get used to the water before you continue with the bath.
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Use a second cup or container to scoop up bath water and pour it onto your pet. Continue doing this until you have saturated its body. Be careful not to get the cat's head wet.
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Pour the diluted shampoo onto your pet's back. Massage the shampoo into the fur for about two minutes.
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Rinse the cat well with fresh water at body temperature until all evidence of soap is gone. Use a bath towel to lift your pet from the water and dry it thoroughly.
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Brittany Miller
Jul 25, 2008
Pretty informative article. Thank you for it. :) I've had seven cats and kittens in my lifetime, and bath time was never really something I looked forward to. When I wanted to bathe my four kittens, only the runt of the litter was calm even after getting them used to the water. I'm a bit iffy about the rubber mat, however. If one has not de-clawed their kittens, they could damage the mat. There are some really important points on this eHow so thank you for taking your time to write it! :) -
Brittany Miller
Jul 25, 2008
Pretty informative article. Thank you for it. :) I've had seven cats and kittens in my lifetime, and bath time was never really something I looked forward to. When I wanted to bathe my four kittens, only the runt of the litter was calm even after getting them used to the water. I'm a bit iffy about the rubber mat, however. If one has not de-clawed their kittens, they could damage the mat. There are some really important points on this eHow so thank you for taking your time to write it! :)
