What Should I Prepare Before Bathing My Cat?

The first thing you need to consider is which method to wash it with, a bathtub, a barrel bath, or a direct-jet shower.
Some cats are very sensitive to noise, and the sound of water coming out of the nozzle will make them nervous and scared. This type of cat is suitable for a small towel bath or a bucket bath.
To choose a good bathing method, you need to prepare:
1. Hot water: The body temperature of cats is slightly higher than that of humans, so the temperature of the bath water is also slightly higher than that of humans.
2. Bath soap: Cats need a special pet bath for bathing, not soap, human shampoo, body wash, or anything else.
3. If it is winter, when taking a tub or bucket bath, prepare some hot water next to it. You can add it in time when the bath water is cold, but be careful, if the cat escapes, it may be knocked over and scalded.
4. Two to three absorbent bath towels, and now there are pet absorbent bath towels similar to hair drying caps. Try to dry the cat after taking a bath.
5. Hair dryer or drying box: In summer, it is fine. After 70% dry, you can do it without blowing. However, in winter, it must be thoroughly dried to prevent colds.
To deal with the cat that resists the hair dryer, teach you a little trick, cover its head with a towel, it can play a calming and soothing effect. If it is still very resistant, put it in the air box and blow it across the box, but people can't walk away, and always observe the temperature and the state of the cat.
6. If you choose to take a shower, some cats will become nervous and scared because the ground is slippery. You can prepare a towel for them to lay on the ground, and they will feel more at ease if their feet do not slip.
Also to remind you:
Kittens under three months old, cats who are sick or less than one month after surgery, cats who have not received vaccinations, cats who have just arrived at a new home and are still in a state of stress... During the period of low immunity, Don't even give it a bath.
Try to be as relaxed and happy as possible before the bath, and don't make the cat more nervous because of your nervousness. Don't forget to reward your cat after the bath and let him find it a pleasure, otherwise it will be more difficult next time.
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To bathe the cat, the essential items are shower gel, absorbent towel, hair dryer, cotton swab, the water temperature is about 40 degrees, and the shower gel must be specially used for pets.

Bath supplies, towels, hair dryers, etc. Make sure to blow dry, otherwise you will catch a cold. Remember to trim your nails before taking a shower to prevent scratches while taking a shower.