Maria Allen
If you want to bathe your cat, it is best to do so in the normal bathtub – a small plastic tub (e.g. a laundry basket) would be even better and more practical. Now, before you fetch your cat, run some lukewarm water in it. Five to ten centimeters of water is absolutely sufficient.
Bathing a Cat: Better the Preparation, the Easier It Is
Make it as easy for yourself and as safe as possible for the cat: With a non-slip bath mat and a couple of large towels on the tiles in your bathroom, you can prevent your cat from slipping with its wet paws and injuring itself.
After that, you should have one or two large bowls of warm water ready to wash the cat with later. If you wish to use a cat shampoo or have been given one by your vet, have that available as well, and protect your arms from possible scratches or bites with long sleeves and possibly gloves before retrieving your cat.
How to Bathing Your Cat
Now place your cat in the water. While you or your helper hold the cat tightly, the other person washes it gently but quickly, talking gently and soothingly. Lather your kitten with stroking movements and wash out the shampoo with the water bowls provided, so that no residues remain on the fur.
Make sure you avoid the cat’s face and especially the eye area. If the cat’s face is dirty, only clean it with a damp washcloth. Praise your kitty when you’re done and dry him off as best he can with a towel or two. Have a place ready for your pet near the warm heater – they should only go out again when their fur is completely dry.