Bathing a kitten recommendations?

[dorianandfranklin]

Hi,

I recently adopted a kitten and he’s a little on the chunkier side for a kitten when I got him. I’ve noticed his fur smells a little under his neck and behind it where he may not be able to reach. My other cat grooms him a bunch too, but they’re still getting to know each other and setting boundaries.

I was wondering if anyone recommends bathing him to see if it goes away and if it doesn’t I will take him to the vet. If so, any recommendations on what to used?

Things to keep in mind: he’s love to play in his little box. I do try to keep it very clean and scoop it once to twice a day.

Thanks!

 

[dorianandfranklin]

Also, he’s 8 months old and 9.5 lbs. Very small compact guy!

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi and welcome to TCS! There is no real good reason to bathe any cat, unless they have gotten into something that needs to be cleaned out of their fur, or they are 'show' cats - especially since it is isolated to a certain area on your kitten. Try using unscented hypoallergenic wipes instead, and see if that doesn't help. Overtime, the wiping may also help the kitten to learn to groom those areas himself too, if he can.

Although, I can't say there is not some health issue causing the smell, it doesn't seem likely - other than perhaps because the kitten may be overweight, and the vet might at least confirm that to be the case.

 

[dorianandfranklin]

Hi and welcome to TCS! There is no real good reason to bathe any cat, unless they have gotten into something that needs to be cleaned out of their fur, or they are 'show' cats - especially since it is isolated to a certain area on your kitten. Try using unscented hypoallergenic wipes instead, and see if that doesn't help. Overtime, the wiping may also help the kitten to learn to groom those areas himself too, if he can.

Although, I can't say there is not some health issue causing the smell, it doesn't seem likely - other than perhaps because the kitten may be overweight, and the vet might at least confirm that to be the case.

Thank you!

 

[Kris107]

I just use a wet (with water) cloth to wipe my cats down. Often, when their fur is moistened, they'll finish cleaning. That usually takes care of it. Of course, if I have my nose on either of my current ones, I sometimes get some litter box stank from them. The overweight-ness is definitely something to address too though.

 

[iPappy]

I have bathed some of my cats before, usually because of self cleaning issues that they were unable to do themselves. I would try the wipes first, and if that doesn't work just make sure any pet shampoo you use is marked "Safe for cats". There are some on the market that are for dogs only, and you don't want to use those.
Most of my cats as kittens see the litter box as a combination toilet and play sand box. They have all outgrown this, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

 

[maggie101]

I rescued Maggie months old. First da

 

[maggie101]

I rescued Maggie months old. First da

First day ,she pooed in the carrier taking her home I cleaned her with unscented dawn. Try that if wipes don't work. What's causing the smell?

 

[Alldara]

To teach a kitten to clean themselves, use a dampened toothbrush and stroke them with it.

 

[Lennybells]

I have found great success with the aforementioned wipes. But baths have been necessary at times. Hobbes got into my butter chicken sauce recently. He wanted to see what it was like being an orange cat I guess. But yea he was getting it around the house so bath was necessary. Basically only give them a bath when they are filthy filthy. Your kitten sounds adorable!!!

 

[iPappy]

I have found great success with the aforementioned wipes. But baths have been necessary at times. Hobbes got into my butter chicken sauce recently. He wanted to see what it was like being an orange cat I guess. But yea he was getting it around the house so bath was necessary. Basically only give them a bath when they are filthy filthy. Your kitten sounds adorable!!!

Hobbes sounds like he is full of personality