Well, sigh. Someone asked the question in the title and it is slightly strange because common sense applies. I think the answer is that you don’t want to cuddle your cat if they have a lot of visible fleas. The best thing to do is to remove the fleas first or asap. It isn’t hard. …
In most cases, it is not necessary to bathe your cat regularly, as cats are fastidious groomers and do an excellent job of keeping themselves clean. They use their tongues to remove dirt, debris, and loose fur from their coats, and their saliva contains enzymes that help break down any odour-causing substances. However, there are …
Folks who are new to kitty guardianship often ask if bathing a cat is necessary, and if so, how often should they be bathed? In this writer’s opinion, since cats come equipped with perfect grooming tools – teeth and a rough tongue – their instinctual drive to keep their coats clean and shiny, makes bathing …
It is not always bad to wash cats in a bath. The question presupposes that it is but this is incorrect. It’s just that normally it is bad to bathe a domestic cat because there is no need to. If you bathe a healthy cat in good condition, you will be doing your cat a …
Yes, it can be bad to give your cat a bath under normal circumstances because it’ll be unnecessary (and in any case your cat will dislike it a lot). It depends on many factors but domestic cats don’t normally need a bath. However, under certain circumstances their health might be jeopardized when, for example, they …
Introduction I’ve had to bath a cat once in all the time I have cared for cats. Does this sound very low or that I have very dirty habits? I don’t think so. Cats groom themselves frequently but there are times when it may be necessary, even an emergency. It may even be a matter …
