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Why Your Cat Doesn't Want to Bathe and How to Fix It: Tips That Work
07.04.2023 07:40
Updated: 15.04.2023 03:40
Bathing a cat is a whole ritual. Rarely can a person cope with this on their own; often, another pair of hands is needed.
Much depends on the character of the pet. There are those who humbly and courageously endure all the trials that befall them.
But there are cats that you can't hold even with four hands. Let's find out what's going on and how to bathe a stubborn pet.
Why are cats afraid of water
Experts are divided in their opinions on this matter. Some believe that this statement is nothing more than a myth. In fact, cats are not afraid of water, and sometimes they themselves are not averse to swimming, but they are primarily afraid of the noise of water, as well as loud and sharp sounds in general.
The rest of the expert community agrees that the cat is afraid of water because it is afraid of being drowned.
How to wash a stubborn cat
It is advisable to accustom your pet to the bathroom so that it does not experience fear when entering the room.
You shouldn't water your cat from a shower head. It's better to put it in a container with warm water, the temperature of which is slightly higher than what seems comfortable to a person. You need to put a towel on the bottom of the container - so the paws won't slip.
When washing, you need to make sure that water does not get into the animal's ears. This can lead to inflammation.
As for detergents, you need to buy a special shampoo, taking into account the breed and characteristics of the coat. "Human" soap or shower gel cannot be used for animals.
Dry your pet naturally, wrapped in a towel.
As for the frequency of bathing, everything depends on the characteristics of the breed, but you can often hear that cats are bathed no more than once every 6 months.
