When he was still a little kitty, I used to bathe him once a week, but now he gets angry every time I take him to bath.
Cats do not need to take baths... Please do not bathe him.Originally Posted by MysteryCat
When he was still a little kitty, I used to bathe him once a week, but now he gets angry every time I take him to bath.
When I took Holland to the vet for her checkup right after I adopted her, the vet told me that she'd need a couple baths a year, and to start her out slowly with a wet washcloth and work up from there. Then I started asking around and found out nobody I knew ever bathed their cats... So Holland has never gotten a bath. If you don't have to, there's no need to put yourself through the torture!!Originally Posted by MysteryCat
So there's nothing wrong with my cat, It's me
But I swear, when he was still young it's ok for him to take a bath, actually after I bathe him, he would sleep all day!
And most vets will also tell you Science Diet is the best brand to feed. No, I'm not saying don't listen to your vet.Originally Posted by Mystik Spiral
^My vet strongly advised against using those wipes, she said it dries out and irritates the skin. I suppose if you use them sparingly you won't have problems.
I've never had to bathe Holland and never intend to. With her recent mouth problems though she hasn't been grooming like normal... I'm sure once her mouth heals completely she'll be back to cleaning herself.
I honestly don't understand your need to be so condescending. I shared some advice that I got from my vet, which could also fall under the category of "giving the poster advice on what they asked for". I tend to rely on my vet for good advice on how to care for my kitty, please forgive me.Originally Posted by NosyKitty
And most vets will also tell you Science Diet is the best brand to feed. No, I'm not saying don't listen to your vet.
I'm just giving the poster advice on what they asked for. I agree cats don't really need to be bathed. But it would be redundant to keep posting the same thing that everyone else has over and over.
Anyway, they don't dry out the cats skin or irritate it. I'm sure it might if they were used constantly, but who would do that? If it did, the cats natural oils would heal the dry skin in a day. The wipes don't really even come in contact with the skin. I only use them when his fur is greasy or dirty.
If your cat is dirty and won't easily bath (mine actually enjoys taking a bath though) this can be a better method.
And if your so concerned about that, just use a warm, wet washcloth.