What the best way to bathe a kitten?

We recently got a kitten and he managed to get himself covered in dirt and mud. We want to give him a bath but we're new cat owners and want to know how best to do it safely.

  Topic Pets Subtopic Cat Ownership
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  1. Ensure that the nails are trimmed


    Brush her coat to remove any loose hair and mats. You may choose to place cotton balls in her ear to keep the water out.


    Shut the bathroom door and place a rubber mat or a bath mat in the sink/tub so that she doesn’t slip.


    Fill the sink/tub with just enough lukewarm water. 


    Gently massage with a cat shampoo solution. Start with the head and move towards the tail. Don’t forget to cover the limbs. Leave out the face and ears.


    Rinse and then rinse again.


    After this, gently wipe the face with a washcloth. Unless it’s too dirty, plain water is good enough.


    Immediately after her bath, place her in a dry towel, and take her to a warm place away from any drafts.

    UTC 2021-07-23 02:20 PM 0 Comments

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