To bathe or not to bathe your cat - that is the question!
In this episode of the Scoop, I talk about bathing your cat. Should you do it? When should you do it? Beyond that I talk about general hygiene tips for your cat including nail trimming, ear trimming, hair matting and more!
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0:00 Introduction
1:21 Why you shouldn't bathe your cat... normally
2:55 Exceptions
4:28 Proactive cleaning
6:21 If you actually have to bathe your cat
8:32: Wrap up
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My daughter once bathed our cat. In return for this kindness he took a massive dump in the middle of her bed😂
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@Tom Zampiga yes they do😁
LMFAO! I had a cat that if I neglected the litter box, he would take a crap on my bed, he was like, "guess what..."
I have been watching people's cats when they are on holiday for years now. I never go to places I'm not needed in the house so I believe I might have been a little pale when I was looking for the vacuum cleaner upstairs but instead found all beds covered with poo and pee. They fixed the problem which was bringing a young cat in and out of the house. The young cat was clearly getting depressed and they had one overstressed cat that had marked everything she could with either poo or pee. She went back to being a sweet cuddly and loving furball the next time I came over.
When I left to Guatemala for a week my cat welcomed me by peeing in my suitcase after I opened it to unpack
My dog peed on my cat... so I’m here now
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IM SORRY THIS IS SO FUNNY
Bad dog! 😂😂
Why would anyone have a stinking drooling nasty mutt around a precious cat is beyond me
@@waltersobchak7275 😂😂😂
When it comes to clipping nails, I think I've discovered a fool-proof way to do it without your cat fussing. This has at least worked for all my cats, personally. One disclaimer I have is that I've done this since kittenhood, I'm not sure about starting it on adult cats. I start with getting them used to me touching their paws; petting, booping, and gently squeezing to expose their claws. I especially make sure to do this while they're sleeping or tired. Lastly, I only clip their nails when they are settled and sleepy (usually in belly-up position). I stroke their head to let them know I'm there, and then make my way to clipping their nails. They sit quietly and let me do it every time without a single protest. No partner needed 😁
haha, i got my cat from an (ethical) breeder as a gift, and i am pretty certain they did the exact same thing, my 6 year old cat since the day he came home as a kitten has let me trim his nails no fuss while he's laying belly up in my lap!!
human clipers are ok, you cut nails in vertical position of nail. they take it ok
ty, my cat wont sit still and meows a lot when i clip her nails :/ shes a 6 month old tabby cat
Also, you don't have to do all 4 feet in one go. I've had great success with just clipping the nails on one foot and then doing another foot the next day and then another foot the day after that. Keeping nail clipping sessions as short as possible prevents your cat from becoming restless and annoyed, and it'll be easier every time because your cat didn't have a bad experience last time. Also, maybe give them a treat or affection afterwards so they connect the experience to something positive :)
This actually worked! Thankyou so much!
My sweet darling 18 year old Snoopy recently passed.... and I miss giving her warm baths. She had dementia, and stopped grooming herself in the last few months. She seemed to really enjoy being pampered. She even liked being blow dried! I miss everything about her - even her little tangles and litter-encrusted toes....
Awe. 🥰😔 I am deeply sorry for your loss. Snoopy lived a very long and blessed life bc of how much you still love ❤️ her.
@@yasminhabibti721 thank you so much. The vet said the same.... we fed her healthy food and spoiled her with love. We brought her ashes and pawprint home yesterday. Xxoo
I'm so sorry for your loss. My little one is 20 and has signs of dementia. But she is healthy and still the queen over the 2 Labradors!
@@LucyLane07 wow 20 is a longgg life
@@LucyLane07 thank you. Be sure to enjoy your sweetheart as much as you can. They are so precious.
I prefer not to die, so I do not bathe my cats.
😄 Last Time I tried that it turned into a blood bath for me
If you bathe them regularly since they were tiny, they don't cause havoc once they grow up. I've seen that it's better to start the bath ritual as early as possible and do it once every 3 days.
@@Rjooju I've never really had a kitten, only rescues. Most cats do a good job of keeping themselves clean. I do have one cat who struggles with personal hygiene. His best friend will pin him down and take care of the problem. Cutest thing I've ever seen
Had to bath my cat in her old age because she couldn’t do it herself anymore. She was 21yo. The Veterinarian recommended it. I did it gently to not spooke her and went in the bathtub with her to pet her at the same time and she toke to it pretty well. I did it once a month tho not every weeks... but I guess it depend on your cat personality and the relationship you have with them.
Same
My brother had a cat that loved baths. They literally had to lock him out of the bathroom when he heard the water running.
Yeah, I have a friend with one who gets in the shower with him all the time, lol.
I had a cat that :knew: when I was going to take a shower. I would have to literally run to the bathroom and even then, that cat would sometimes make it into the tub.
a friend of mine had a cat like that, they would fill the sink with water for him so he wouldn't get in the way.
Lol that's funny
@@LittleRavenish LOL
I've had to bathe my 12yo kitty only once in her life, within the first week I adopted her at 6mo. She jumped right into the unflushed toilet! I put her right from the toilet bowl into the bath lmao. She's still not the brightest bulb in the drawer all these years later, but she never did repeat that mistake.
I had a similar experience, but my cat got his *own* poop on himself instead. It was all over his back.
Oh eww! My kitty as a kitten jumped into a thankfully just cleaned toilet bowl. I have ocd i had a fear of the toilets but I was so afraid he'd drown I instantly grabbed him and just dried him off with a hand towel. We were both shaken up and I made a rule that all toilet lids needed to be down from then on. I didn't wash him after although I kinda wanted. In fact I never gave him a bath. He was very independent.
@@mary-janereallynotsarah684 no worries. I believe you're the type of person who probably cleans the toilet every day. You can even let your cats drink from the toilet bowl. My cats use too do it and no they won't drown unless it's a tiny kitten then that's another story or if you put chemicals in your toilet like the blue stuff or the moth ball smelling stuff that you hang on the side of the toilet. All I use too do every day and after going too the toilet is clean it with white vinegar, paper towel and flush it 3 times. Of course they still had their bowls of water but they just preferred the toilet bowl water. ❤️✌️😸
Same thing happened to me. She just dove in there right as I was about to flush lmao
@@caty9995 oh, thanks. I don't use those toilet fresher things they freak me out lol. But good to know! 🙂 oh and vinegar is great!
The comment about needing 2 people to cut nails makes me SO grateful to have 2 cats that love the attention of getting their nails cut and the treat afterwards that they run to me the moment the drawer with the clippers in it opens and get in line 😂. Heck, I lift up a paw and there’s immediate deep purring. I love meh babies 😍♥️.
I just wait till my baby girl gets into deep sleep and she no longer gives a shit even if i wake her whle trimming 😁
the fact that someone bathes their cat every week for no reason makes me sad
Some people just don't know or are used to dogs.But don't worry, cats regain trust and calm if treatment improves.
Maybe it's a Sphinx though...
karina J It didn’t say in the note he read why she was bathing the cat weekly, so he should have been more objective in his answer.
karina J damn my aunt bathes her cat every morning and her cat adores it LMAO. I tell her that it strips her cat from natural oils, but alas, she doesn’t really care lmaoo
My cat has constant diarrhorea for 4 days already so i don’t really have a choice but to wash his bum (he is on medication now)
"Have a partner" *me looking at my second kitten* You up to lend a paw? 😂
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funny ,me too looking at my second and third 🙄😅
They gonna team up against you😂😂😂
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You're outnumbered here human
I'm surprised there's not more people mentioning the problem of long haired cats getting poop in their fur. My Cleo occasionally gets a poopy butt, and if it's bad enough, she does get a bath. She absolutely hates it, so I'll be taking some of those tips to try and make it a more acceptable experience. She never even thinks of attacking me though, the sweetheart, she just wants to escape.
My long-haired cat is the same, but he's used to getting a bath occasionally. He's pretty chill about it and just stands in the water.
Flat nosed cats do sometimes need baths as their faces can stop them from grooming properly. Also, some old cats need baths because they just stop grooming.
Yep, I have a Maine Coon and a long-haired siamese and the poop in the fur has happened to both. Specifically to my siamese. To the point where we've had to take clippers (like what you'd cut a boys hair with) and shave her butt fur down.
apparently shaving the area around their butt with an electric trimmer can help!
@@elliot_rat yup, some groomers do that when grooming cats.
I rescued a stray kitten a little over a month ago and I gave her baths daily because she was so malnourished and weak that she couldn't hold herself up when she pooped so she ended up pooping on her hind legs - it broke my heart to see her like that so I tried holding her as support which helped a tiny bit. When I was drying her off I would turn on my TV and pull up cat videos and anytime one started cleaning themselves I would make her look at the TV and tokd her to take notes 😂 Once she gained some strength I would bring her out to spend time with my resident cats and she would watch them clean themselves so intently -- it was adorable. Finally all that work paid off when I saw that she had a little mess on her leg and after filling up the sink and preparing a warm soft towel, I picked her up and saw that she had cleaned herself and no longer needed a bath! 🎉 I felt my heart swell with pride and from that moment on I praised her every time she attempted to clean herself. Now she's really good at it!
Such a beautiful comment.🥰Oh, dear kitty. I hope she's is doing great now!
Times I’ve had to bathe a cat can be boiled down to two things: cat is either covered in paint or diarrhea. Bathe your cat if it has stuff on it that would make it sick if it licked it off itself
Seriously. There’s people commenting that they bathe them regularly. They think cats are people.
Enzo Gorlami well like he said unless they are hairless like one of our cats it is neccesary to bathe them..
I can relate to your experience. Poop or mud in my case.
Don't forget abg having fleas.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 or worse, DOG!!!
I ended up in the emergency room once because I was bathing my cat. Turns out the human ear is a great foot hold to climb over the shoulder.
I am a first time cat owner and I made a bad mistake yesterday whilst giving my new kitten his first bath. I bathed him like a do my dog. I get my dog and get in the shower with him. So I got into the shower with my new kitten, and now I have a deep cut across my right boob. Found out real quick that I cannot take a shower with a cat.
My cat loved baths. He loved them to the point it was a bit weird 😂
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Ooof
Normal cat body temp is around 100F-102F which is higher than normal human body temp. Many years ago, past experience with bathing my elderly arthritic cat (18 years old) was that she did much better when bath water was around 110F - 120F. I think it felt like a hot tub for her achy joints. For me, the kitchen sink was the easiest place for me to bathe the Queen cät.
When my family's cat got quite elderly (about 17 years old), he didn't do such a good job grooming himself anymore and his fur was matted and greasy. So, my sister decided to give him a bath. Afterwards, she walked into her bedroom where he was sitting on her pillow. He made eye contact with her then started peeing. He then ran away. My sister was so upset, she said that he couldn't get on her bed without help so she knew he was really determined to make it personal.
My cat likes to play in wet clay for some reason, so when he's done, he's going in the bathtub. He's got his own little tray, I fill it with about an inch of lukewarm water and I quickly wash his paws. He doesn't need soap or anything, lukewarm water does the job. He hates every second of it, but he gets a treat afterwards. Ah, the price to pay to play in clay....
A foot wash isnt a big deal, like this or if they've gotten poopy paw, its the drenching that cats hate so Im sure your kitty doesnt mind too much.
Why don't you just keep the clay away from your cat or keep the cat away from the clay?
@Nospam Spamisham I would bring my cat over to a friends house if I were painting. The cat can easily get paint on it's fur by accidentally rubbing against it. I would do the same with a dog, you don't want to risk the animal getting paint on itself.
Jackson: Have a partner when you groom your cat Me: Immediately browsing dating site
LOL!!!
Lol
You will also need to adopt a cat…
😂😂😂 hilarious!
Heehee cutie! ;-D
My tip for helping the bathing experience for your cat is I place a small plastic step in the bathtub for them to stand on during the bath. They stay because they are out of the water and are not as upset. I scoop the water up over them with a cup to get wet and wash.
Worked like a charm. I love you for this.
Years ago I saw someone suggest to put a towel on the bathtub floor to prevent the cat from slipping around and to help them feel more secure, that helped. If I ever need to bathe another cat in the future, I will keep what you said in mind! It sounds like an even better method.
my cat completely refuses to go inside the bathroom lmao. She just waits for me outside the door no matter how long i am in there for
@@ngndnd I have also given my cat a bath in the kitchen sink using this tip as well.
Excellent idea
Your segment about being prepared is great, but I'd add 2 more things specifically. You touched on time of day and their activity levels. But more specifically, play with your cat ahead of time! You don't want to exhaust them completely, but playing ahead of time to reduce their energy level so they are slightly more calm makes a difference. And second, trim their nails beforehand! Preferably a few hours or even a day earlier (so they don't associate the nail trimming with the bathing experience). Other than that, great video! Especially to educate people who think they need to bathe their cat regularly.
Had to bathe my cat once. Neighbor dumped motor oil in the yard like a tool and my cat got in it. Of course, I didn't want her trying to lick it off, so out came the dish detergent. She cried so pitifully the entire time. I felt bad for her but I didn't want her poisoned trying to clean herself.
that's a situational bath, don't worry
You did the right thing. It was force majeure.
Isn't dish detergent way too harsh? It's bad for human skin which is much tougher
@@kiwiguy4706 dish detergent is a soap, it's only harsh when you don't rinse it off
@@kiwiguy4706 most people are using the blue dawn dish soap which is supposed to be very gentle. They use it to clean animals affected by oil spills :3
In the 4 years of owning my cat I've only given him a bath once. He had explosive diarrhoea and was covered in his poop, it had to be done.
mine peed in her carrier on the way to the vet and her back legs were soaked.
My boyfriend & I bathe our cats after winter since the one longhaired accumulated mats & it was the other ones first bath. It's not a bad idea. I'm sort of allergic to their dandruff too so it's not bad for me either. It's warmer outside then too if they still wanted to go out if they're a little bit damp.
I only bathe our cat when he poop in his carrier after coming back from the vet. Im glad we were heading home. He hated it.
Same! I had to bathe mine once when they were little babies, cause they were really dirty with poop & dirt & smelled really bad. I felt terrible, because they were so little & sad-looking, but they really needed to be clean so they wouldn't get sick.
How hard was it
I have a cat who didn’t like us to be in the shower without him monitoring. I think he thought we would drown and he couldn’t be there to save us. One time, my mom was taking a shower and she closed the door without him in the bathroom. She just didn’t want to deal with him being in there meowing. Well he was making a ruckus at the door. After a few minutes, she didn’t hear him anymore. She was like “Cool he gave up” and went about her shower. Well a minute later, she got a big scare. He jumped and slashed the shower curtain… tore it like Wolverine. He somehow opened the door and was very mad she had locked him out.
My kitten wasn't off the street but he had fleas! I figured it out because he scratched A LOT. He was 8 weeks old, and itching with his teeth frequently. I bought a flea comb the next day and checked. It took 2 baths in dawn dish soap (24 hours apart because we had to wait a few days for a vet appointment) to get rid of them PLUS medication from the vet. Bathing cats is not easy but there will be at least 1 time in your cats life where they NEED a bath!
I can nearly hear this cat saying "My patience has come to an end, mate..."
Lmaooo best comment!!!
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Summary: Bath your cat only when in a seriously dirty situation. It isn't a tough concept people. That means Mud, Poop, Motoroil and Fleas.
Also if they're hairless they need some special care!
cornstarch can help get grease off of them. just sprinkle a bunch on them, let the cornstarch absorb the oil, and brush awaty
Or Grape jelly
nah that not quite it. You are missing some points buddy
Or in my cats case one time...paint. Got too involved in a project 😆
I also heard that cats prefer standing with paws up (like in a bucket) so I gently make sure their front paws are upright and rarely get any fight from them. Also I make sure the water is quite warm since their core temperature is warmer than ours. A few of my fosters actually melt into my circle sink and sit there for a few. I do actually manage to bathe with only one towel!! :) Rarely get scratched and I've done it to every single foster 🤷. I only do it when they first come typically when they stink.
i have a long-haired cat that i bathe once a year (twice if necessary), just because his fur is so dense he has trouble getting all of it. its usually during the spring, so i use undercoat rakes and de-shed tactics to reduce his fluff for the incoming summer heat!! he really appreciates the relief and i can tell lol. he also loves the extra attention and brushing and loving.
I've only had to bathe my cat once. He got fleas (the dog brought them in - her flea collar needed to be replaced). And none of the other flea treatments worked for him. So. Flea bath. Never again, if I can help it. It wasn't even violent. He just cried the whole time. He looked so betrayed 😭
When I rented with my sister and brother in law, somehow fleas got into the house (I think from the filthy rabbits outside), and every animal got them. The dogs got bathed, but the cats didn't. All the animals got flea combed and Frontline treatment, but it wasn't enough. We eventually got rid of them by flea combing every animal every day (fortunately, they all liked it), Revolution flea treatment, sprinkling diatomaceous earth on the rugs, and vacuuming a LOT (flea eggs drop onto the ground). Our infestation wasn't that bad, but it was still a pain in the ass to get rid of!
@Nospam Spamisham Hahaha
Yeah, that's the only time I've given our cats baths is when they both got fleas really bad. They didn't love it, and one hid under the coffee table for the rest of the day.
My kitty had it rough the first few months of life. Lol. She had ringworm that required that weird dip bath once a week then she had fleas a few months later. Sheesh 😅 she hasn’t seen a bath since that cleared up.
Ahh that iconic yowling wail that tells all the neighbors a cat is getting a bath
Person brushing cat: you’re my peanut butter boy :3 Me, tearing up: he a peanut butter boi 😭💖✊
Aaahahahahaaaaa 😂🤣😝*died*
I had a peanut butter cat, he was extra chonky😸
My boy loves peanut butter! It's his fav treat. My girl cat doesn't want anything to do with peanut butter. She prefers smelly treats, like sardines ;)
@@populistparty2010 So cute!
@@populistparty2010 you shouldnt feed them peanut butter!
I greatly like that you mentioned traumatizing cats with baths. My 8 month old cat won't leave the bathroom while I shower. He walks along the side of the tub while I shower. Weather it is the running shower or the tap itself before activating the shower and he is on the edge of the tub on the inside of the curtain he will just chill out there. During my shower he will lock the outside of my curtain. About 3 times now, I have picked himup, help him close to my chest in a safe hug, and stand out of reach of the running shower. He just puts, and then I back up a bit so that the water is hitting my back and he is surrounded by a mist of warm/tempid water. Then I back up a bit more so that wTer is running down my chest but he still isn't " in " the shower. As he gets wet on one side from the water, ill reach behind me cup some water in my hand and pet his back. Like you said, never pour on their ears or eyes. After about 3 handfuls of water bing rubbed into his fur, thats when he decides that he has had enough, and he starts to get a bit squirmy, so I gently set him on the edge of the tub so that he can get out safely. From that point, he sits on the toilet till I turn off the water and he jumps o In before I even open the shower curtain to drink and play in the warm water left in the tub. He has zero concern for any water dripping on his head from the shower novel up on high. And by allowing him to dare I say join me on his terms, I feel like I have helped to build some trust with my little kitty as he knows that the shower is not a dangerous place. Cats love fresh running water, so I have attributed all of this behavior to that and the curiosity that cats have.
Thank you for this! My cat does the same! I adopted him as a kitten and it’s been a year since I’ve had him. Ofc he looks way much older but I know he’s not done settling and growing as of yet, a little more to go! But anyway, whenever I shower, my cat does the same he’ll sit in the middle of my bathtub knowing full well that I’m about to shower and he knows he doesn’t like water but does it anyway, deep down I think he likes it but ofc only to his discretion 😂 As soon as I cut on the shower he makes a run for it but will hang out on the tub to watch and sometimes he’ll put his little paw in to touch the drops of water 😂😂 As soon as I’m done in he goes playing with the water going down the faucet which isn’t much. He’s recently discovered that drinking out the faucets are lovely and I have to keep all toilet lids down otherwise he will use that for his water bowl even though he has fresh water set out throughout the day 🤦🏽♀️ I really do enjoy watching him learn new things and his curiosity is interesting!! He really takes the time to discover these little things and I get a kick out of watching his “discoveries”….
Such a great video. We’ve had our Cat for 8 years and never a bath. 💕 we’ve been so lucky with our rescue boy. He’s a great feline.
I can’t shower without my cat standing under the water. He absolutely loves the shower to the point where he wants me to pick him up and hold him.
Water 🚿 splashing on his head and he stands there?? This I gotta see
Had my girl pop into the shower to hang out too 😂
Damn I would kill to have this lol My cat absolutely loses his mind over water
You the luckiest cat owner in the world 🌎 . You can just was the fleas out . God damn fleas and ticks .
maybe he is thirsty
Video idea for you: Show proper ear cleaning and nail trimming techniques! A friend is concerned of hurting their cats ears, and I'm worried of getting the quip on dark nails.
I agree. This would be so helpful.
yes!!!! this would be amazing
just snip a tiny tip off the nail and youll be good. you be surprised how much difference it makes just removing that hypodermic needle sharp tip.
Just clip the sharp tip. Just above the base of the claw. Never trim the inside of the claw the rounder section just the tip thats sharp. If you use a flash light on dark claws you should see the inside and the blood filled section. The sharp tip will be clear of blood and veins and all to a flashlight and white or light colored nails you will be able to see without one. The blood filled area can cause cats to bleed to death if ruptured and bring extreme pain. You can also just use a nail file and file the tip down without a high risk but clipping is easier cats dont usually like the nail file. And some people use a type of powder to stop mild bleeding in accidentally clipping them a bit close in dogs and cats. However id just pay a groomer or vet to do it for $10-$25 if you are concerned. I clip my cats nails often especially prior to bath time.
I avoid most cat bathing situations by using wet wipes whenever possible.
“I gave my cat a bath the other day...they love it. He sat there, he enjoyed it, it was fun for me. The fur would stick to my tongue, but other than that...” Steve Martin
LOL!!!!!
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Haha!
Okay you got me LOL 😅
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friendly reminder: you don't have to literally *bathe* your cat, especially if it's difficult. Depending on the situation, a wet cloth and a bit of warm water will suffice.
Do you know about dry shampoos?? We got out cat a hypoallergenic one to use since my dad is allergic, do you know if those are okay to use like every month or so
Prismo thank you!! I think it just gets rid of any excess hairs that have built up off and we weren’t planning on using it too often. We just got her today and we love her we just need to figure it all out
@@alisonl.7711 brushing her would do an even better job, but ofc if it actually helps with human allergies to cat then keep using the shampoo once in a while, if you know it's safe. and yes you'll eventually figure it out anyway, just make sure to always let your vet know what you do, just for the sake of safety ;)
Prismo yeah we got a new brush for her and it’s a really good one so we are going to do that and we aren’t going to use it much, only when necessary we just want to make sure everyone is comfortable in the house and I will make sure that it is safe :D
I shower my cat
Loved the fact that you trim them together so lovely. I bought thick garden gloves to survive the first trim of our two kittens. They have 20 weapons each! 💖
In more than 50 years of being a cat mummy I can say that while cats are usually fastidious clean, there are times when they'll rub themselves in something unpleasant or jump into something unpleasant and you have no option but to wash them. For this reason alone it's a good idea to get kittens used to being washed/ bathed. However, washing a cat should be no more than every couple of months, usually during summer months if possible. The reason for this is cats build up their natural oils that keeps out the cold & wet which keeps them warm in less warm months. Also if they're washed in summer months they dry off quicker and are less prone to get ill from the cold. It also depends on the individual cat, some love or don't mind being in water others just tolerate it, others hate it. Be guided by your feline friend
Fun story about bathing newly adopted cats: I recently adopted a 10 year old one eyed sweetheart as a companion for my older tuxie. They said she was a tabby. Completely matted long coat and just covered in oil. I got her all groomed up just to find out I adopted a longhair Bengal with the most beautiful rosettes ❤️
@Dumpling I definitely did! She’s given me so so much love since she’s been in her forever home and is also helping my tuxie with his OCD and skittishness.
All cats need a buddy.
@@emilyedgemon1268 is that your real hair color?
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@Austin Miller l agree cats need a buddy and my cat Ted was bored without a play mate and we now have Bella a 10 week old kitten and Ted being 10 months has very much accepted her. They ❤️ love to play .
Imagine spending most your time grooming yourself just to have a higher being throw you into a bathtub once a week.
*bigger lol
@@aayesher9400 nah he used higher correctly, as in status not height
Higher? Haha. Aww hooman idiots.
You just described mercury retrograde I think
Yeah, when you've just spent a whole week licking all the yucky soapy taste off, and she puts it on you again.
I love your excellent tips! Also, cats have a higher temperature than humans. I believe one of the biggest problems is that people make the water too cold for them. Lukewarm for us is too cold for them. So I make it warm (not hot) so it’s not too uncomfortable. And my cats don’t freak out the few times I’ve bathed them. I very rarely bathe my cats and just for the reasons you mention above.
for my extra-senior cat i use a damp cloth to help him bathe, fluffy towel, then brush when the fur is almost dry... MUCH less scary and uncomfortable for him than a full bath. he is too sick to be stressed. takes time but its worth it
The only time I bathed my cat was when he came home absolutely filthy - I didn't know cats could dig their claws into a stainless steel sink.
A vet assistant told me they can even ROLL IN FOX FECES. Nice perfume. And ofc you can't even use a washcloth on them because it smears it so you cannot not bathe the lil fuck. Fantastic. Oh and fox feces are like cat pee for rats, it's attracting basically. Very great.
I showered my cats when they were covered in fleas. We have shower doors so I didn't have to grab them. I made them wet, then put shampoo on them, then showered them again. Worked fine, no single scratch.
@@solidstate9451 fleas are the worst. A bath is the most effective u can do (cuz logically u dont want ur cat to lick any kind of bad chemical -but its treatable, just still a problem because they would still get IN THE HOUSE EVERYWHERE). I think a lot of ppl do it for abandonned cats and it must be a bit risky compared to bathing your own lol.
@@rachmae4180 yikes, not a bad idea tho. I wonder if they would stink tho? I had to wash mine cuz I felt bad seeing her lick it 💀 honestly u can tell its only an emergency process because they're hard to dry off and keep warm afterwards on top of everything else. My younger cat was calm but she needed to cling onto me 😿
@@yopi_yopi The vet told us to bath them before putting anti-flee-stuff on the cat. To get rid of the flee shit and some of the flee eggs.
“The sound of rushing water is never good for a cat’s nerves” ... It’s official, my cat is not normal. She climbs in the tub and stands in front of the faucet, meowing at you until you turn it on. Once it’s on, she sticks HER HEAD under the water and lets it flow over her ears. Heh... maybe she’s got brain damage. Lol
Skycomet one of our two cats does that, too 🥰
Some cats as well as some big cats just love water
There are breeds of cats, like the Turkish Van, who enjoy swimming
When I am in the bathtub my cat will scream at me until I get out of it. I don't have the slightest idea of why she does this. She started doing this regularly this past month and she is going on 13 years old. She jumps on the edge of the bathtub and screams in my ear. The first time she did that , I almost threw my phone when I jumped.
Pretty much all cats prefer running water, as running water means clean water in the wild. Now while they don't like to get wet, they do like to hydrate. Your cat is probably not completely gasping the concept of drinking properly from a faucet :P (don't worry, there's more cats doing this than you might think)
So true about the matted fur and their thin skin. One of mine hates being brushed but has long fur and a thyroid issue left his fur dry and even more susceptible to matting. And I think arthritis keeps him from clawing so he needs clipping too. He whines the whole time I’m grooming him but then he feels so much better and is more active. Also he’s elderly. He’s just so sensitive! We are lucky we have each other. He takes a lot of extra care!
Have you seen those razor combs? They won't cut the kitty, they're for cutting off mats.
Hey Jackson. I've been a cat lover alll my life but very allergic to dander to the point of hives and asthma. I started young and once a month with every one I've ever had. They all ended up either loving baths or tolerating very well. No trauma. I'm 43 and finally just got a Sphynx. I'd say that being an allergic pet parent is also a good reason.
My grandmother's cat got stuck inside my uncle's car. When we got home from a trip. He jumped into the car with no one looking and got trapped in there. We live in orlando flordia and it was durring the summer day. Later when we were looking for him to give him treats. My aunt went outside and heard him meowing from the car. She opened the door and saw a wet sweaty panting poor cat. She picked him up and ran inside. We had to give him a cool bath. Not hot not cold. But near room temperature cool. And that was the first time he actually enjoyed the bath. He drank a lot of the water he was in too. I just feel so bad for him. We all felt so awful for not seeing him jump into the car. Ever since that day we all have been far more careful in paying attention to of where he is when we get home. Later when we took him to the vet. He said he was fine just needed water and rest and hell be ok.
Wow he could have died!!!So glad ya'll found him.
The most important thing here is it was a lesson learned and also a warning for others to hear. Glad he was okay. Could have been much worse but don't beat yourselves up over it to much.
Once a stray kitten hid in engine of our car. My dad was about to start the car but we heard meowing so went to check, we didn't find the kitten under there and a neighbor said it's probably in the bushes but dad opened the front and there it was stuck in between there. We took him to the vet cause we didn't know anything about cats that time.
I had a friend that accidentally closed his cat in the closet all day while he was at work. She clawed up the door and carpet and did her business in there. When he got home he heard her and let her out and she was ok after a day or so. She was very upset and honestly so was he. They can be really quick and you have to be careful and keep an eye on them. He really loves his cat it was just an accident.
@@orangebpumpkin5676 oh believe me I know bout how quiet they can be. They don't mean to be sneaky it just makes them seem that way. They just move the way they naturally do. Cats are always in search of cuddle places. Dark warm & fuzzy places are their favorites. I have a list of places I check regularly & make sure doors are never shut there.
I just adopted my first ever cat. I am binging all your videos tonight.
Good luck! I hope everything goes well!
Just wanted to reply to your comment and ask how the fur baby is doing now?
@@austinmiller1427 he's good. He plays with his dog brother. He is very sweet and loving. He likes to be cradled like a baby
@@chb5628 Aww thats adorable :)
@@austinmiller1427 it was funny. I got him thinking cats would be independent and would kinda watch us from far away. But I wake up with him on me, while I am working he will throw himself into a cuddle, and now both my dog and cat follow me around the house like shadows. I wish KZhead would let me post a picture because he is the most cuddly baby.
Thank you for making such a accessible and comforting introduction - this was super helpful!
My cats have always loved their spring time hair brushing! They seem to know that im trying to help them! And bathing twice a year was good enough most years with all of my cats even when they are hunting lots!
I’ve never related more to when he said “if you think you can bathe your cat with one towel, you’ll end up using your shirt and pants” 😂😭
I swear that amount of shirts I used on my cats, would make me think I learned my lesson but I never do🤦🏻♀️
I rescued 4 kittens whose mom left them. I was going to bath them even though they were clean. Im soooo glad I saw this. 2 kittens nails clipped and 2 more to go :) Never had a cat before. These kittens are the BEST! Praying to find good homes for two of them.
My boy cat gets a medicated bath occasionally because of allergies/skin itching (had skin mites treated years ago and since then has sensitivity to fleas etc.). He likes it/sits there, I think because it feels soothing. He hates being towelled though and prefers to drip dry like a mop
In more than 30 years of having cats I've only deliberately bathed a cat once, it was an experience never to be forgotten (and thankfully, never repeated!). I did, however, have a cat who loved to prance along the side of the bath...he fell in on a regular basis and never learned his lesson!
I have a cat that likes getting into the bath with me.
When the shower gets turned on in my house, the cat can and will find you. She's only fallen in once or twice though
I've known cats that prowled the side of the tub before and was always worried about that! Did they end up scratching when they fell? Cuz yiked panicky cats are all claws!
My cats enjoy the sound of the tub trickling, and back when they were allowed in that part of the apartment, they would come visit between the shower curtains any time someone was showering. Sometimes that included one of them hopping into the tub and chilling at the edge of the splashes. Also, when I was a kid, I witnessed the hilarity that was my cat jumping straight into what neither of us realized was a full bathtub... until it was too late and she was streaking around the house sopping
My cat has a little plastic tub that she lays in and we put her in a bit of warm bath water so she floats around and gets steamed warm while she stays dry ^^ Also a wooden grate above the bath that she uses like a steaming rack, aha. Cats are the best.
My cat has only gotten two baths in her life, and that was to get the cigarette smell out of her fur. Her foster chain smoked like crazy, and did so inside often with her cats around. Poor baby smelled even after taking her to the groomer to get a bath. The second one?? Word of advice if you have a long haired cat, clip their butt fur and clip it short- lest you come home from work one day to find a giant cat turd stuck to your cats ass and skid marks on the carpet.
Once was about to watch over a long-haired cat for its owner on holiday. She told me he had frequent diarrhea. I don't think I looked very happy when I heard her talk about how she cleaned his butt for him. As a young teen I was actually happy to have never heard of her again.
beeziebubs well my cat sat in her litter box so
this is so true. i used to have a long haired cat years ago, and he would walk in the door and suddenly you can smell something so awful. Poop stuck to his butt as he walked. we cut his hair regular after that but on occasion it would still happen. Gatta keep on top of it.
Thanks for the advice. I got a kitten a couple of days ago and she has long fur so when I went to her room to feed her there were poo stucked on the floor, her tail and butt.
For all the grooming they do how the heck do they miss something like this??! This indicates to me that their regulation of their hygiene is impulsive rather than actually thoughtful in regard to what’s actually in need of cleaning. Does anyone have thoughts on this??
Wow this is so mind blowing. All this time, I thought cats love when they are clean. Thanks Jackson for making this video.
I've only had to bathe a cat a few times in my life (fleas on kittens, one adult who was grateful for it because she got herself covered in car grease), but now our senior boy is arthritic and can't really handle it himself. this will be our first try with him. luckily he's pretty mellow, but wish us luck in any case!
I bathed my cat once when we got him from the shelter. 1 hour and 100 scratches later, he wasn't smelly anymore and we all resolved never to wash a cat again
So my cat won’t let me shower unless he is in the bathroom sitting on the side of the tub. He will like literally sit at the door and cry so loud. About once a month I put him right in my shoulder in the shower and wash him with his shampoo and he LOVES it. He literally sits there and purrs and just chills on my shoulder then always runs and lays down in bed to get brushed after 😅❤️
That's precious 😻 my cat just lays besides the tube and waits for me to get out so he can drink from the faucet
Yeah both of my kitties sit up on my bathroom shelves when I shower
My kitty likes to bathe with me! He just jumps in and sits on top of my belly😂
That's the dream cat!
What a sweet baby!!!
having your cats full trust is one of the best feelings ever
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I don’t bath my kitten unless it’s absolutely necessary. But we have both agreed never to do a traditional bath in the bathroom. Instead he prefers a sponge bath. So a bowl of water and a sponge or cloth… no running water. He freaks out. Saves my skin from being scratched and he is very calm for sponge baths.
I only give a bath to my cat when needed..like the fews times she decided to walk around fresh watercolour paint...or when she decided to go visit the inside of an open wall...yeah she likes to get in trouble!
3 of my cats havent really been bathed before with some exceptions like whenever they were under the weather or managed to get shit on them.. and the fourth and last is hairless so he is washed regularly.. he doesn’t mind it though because he’s always cold and when the water is nice and warm he’ll just lie down in it (we do it in our sink) and be like sure whatever...
Charlaine Lemay OMG I love that you have a pic with ur cat. U two are beautiful 🤗😍
I've never bathed my cats, they do however feel the need to groom my hair and beard for some reason.
Sounds like love!
awww
pretty sure cats see us as either stupid or babies, the same reason they randomly leave dead animals nearby to teach you how to hunt same reason here id assume
Ah. Seems like the tables have turned 🤣🤣
My kitten likes to chew on my dreadlocks and lick my beard lol
One of our cats has cerebellar hypoplasia (wobbly kitten syndrome). Sometimes she makes mistakes and gets urine in her fur, so we do have to give her baths every once in a while. We regularly trim the nails of all three cats. The wobbly cat is an angel about it; the other two cats not so much.
Sometimes bathing is needed occasionally for other reasons. My partner and I have a beautiful pure white rescue baby. Full vision and hearing. When she came to us. we did not know she has stomatitis. Thankfully she is both FIV and feLV neg. Currently she is maintained on daily meds, and I am looking into oral care products. However, sometimes her fur gets a wee bit mucky. I brush her daily, which she loves, and regularly give her a wipe with pet wipes, but very occasionally. she needs a bath. I always put a hand towel in the bottom of the sink, to help her feel safe, have the water about the same temperature as a baby's bath, and use pet shampoo, avoiding her face, of course. She is reasonably tolerant of a bath, with minimal swearing, and no use of the murder mittens. She gets loved on and treats after. I am confident about cleaning her ears, when needed, but have not learned to clip claws yet. That will happen. This little angel in white fur gives us so much pleasure, and she has a home for life, where she is safe and happy. ❤❤
I don't wash my cats. I did wash my first cat when be was a kitten because him, his sibilings and the mama cat were dumped on us and the kittens where flea infested. I've had to take a wet cloth to my current cat because he got sap in his fur and what not but he is a short hair cleans himself. Unless they have skin issues or are a breed you have to wash I find it unnecessary.
Kayla Murray we have one that needs to be washed because he is basically hairless.. he has some hair on his ears and his tail and in the winter he’ll have a bit of a fluff on his back but that’s about it.. he stains stuff like mad if he lied down on a blanket for a while when he needs to be bathed again he’ll leave an orange stain 😂😂
Agree. Only bathe a cat when necessary. My cat got onto paint once so she needed a good bath. Also my only cat got into a greasy pan 😂. Otherwise no.
I lived in San Diego for 4 years, and I had 2 cats. The fleas were so bad down there that giving them a flea bath was the only thing that worked. They did not like it for sure, but they knew that it was going to happen, and resistance was futile. I moved back to Norther Nevada and never had to bathe them again. They did not miss it at all. I tried several different things while I lived in Cali, but the only thing that worked was the bath. I would also take my cats camping, In Cali, and Nevada. In fact while I was living in Nevada I would take 5 cats camping. They liked it so much that when I would back the camper up to the front porch for the wife to load it, all of the cats would get in, and not get out. They did not want to be left behind. My camper had a crawl-through to go into the camper from the cab. Most of the time 3 or 4 of them would crawl through, and get on the bed and go to sleep. The Alpha male had to be up front with me. Also I would have to take all 5 cats for a walk in the morning, and in the evening. If I did not do it, they would get mad. One time we stayed in a Casino parking lot for the first night, and they could not get out. They were pissed! Each cat had a window to look out of, and pity the fool that went over to another cat's window. LOL I miss those times.
@ʕ⁎̯͡⁎ʔ༄. There is a 'Spot on' you can use for ticks and fleas. This must contain fipronil.
Yeah, I have a similar experience, got my kitten and it was infested with fleas... I think he got to hate me after the first 5 days of me grooming him regularly and combing him several times a day to get the fleas and eggs off. Ofc after the first day giving him a bath to kill some of them. Gladly I ran to get the drops so my older cat didn't catch them too...
I bathe my cat twice a year. Spring and fall. He's had this routine all 15 years of his life and he doesn't mind it at all. Even let's me dry him with a pro groomer dryer.
This! I also do this to my cats! Twice a year, in Spring and Fall (just before Winter starts). 8 years and never had an issue.
Me 2!
Same with me. He doesnt clean himself properly so he gets oily and a lot of dander. Then i have to wash him myself. Hes not happy but he forgets about it by the next week
I have long hair cats and eventually they get messy so once or twice a year or as needed i help them out.
It's always been the same for us. Twice a year, unless they get into something or fall into the other "needs washing" categories listed in the video. We also use the gentle cat shampoos.
Thank you for this video! I'm going to take a kitten from behind our apartments soon and she's got fleas and will need a Dawn-bath to kill them and get rid of eggs. I'm thinking it will be better to put a smaller tub in the bathtub with warm water and soap and gently rub her fur to get out all the bugs, then put her in a different tub to rinse her off.
This is interesting! I’m glad I came across this video. I just got a Persian and was under the impression from a friend that also has one, that they need fully groomed every 2 months. After seeing this video, I’ll be canceling his grooming appointment!
Bathing is definitely circumstantial. In my experience working with cats, I've only had to bathe three of them. One was from a Pine Sol spill, the other two due to medical conditions and trying to relieve pain while vets were closed, though I have found that there is a right way to bathe a cat with the least amount of stress and ire afterwards. I've found that if you hug/hold the cat so they can grab at your shoulders and get into the bath with them (only after the water has been turned off so the added noise isn't spooking them), they can be pretty calm and can relax easier. Yes, you'll probably have a few pinpricks or scratches, but generally it's a much easier experience and they forgive you a lot faster because they know you are right there with them, they have something firm to hold onto if they need it, and it's less of a horror experience than "Hey, Imma pour water on you and hold you inside of this slippery tub. Promise I won't drown you, though. :) PROMISE." which is probably what goes through their head when a giant puts them into water and holds them there long enough while taking away their free will to bolt. Again, just hold them close to your chest firmly, but not so much they feel they're being attacked, and sit inside the bathtub. You can just rub some water into their back and chest like you are petting them normally and they'll relax enough to let you go with their claws, at least. Be slow, be gentle, and it should be fairly easy afterwards. They'll be pretty cooperative and probably just sit/stand on your leg, leaning against you until you're done washing them.
thank you 100% .....I was wondering if i was the only one to bathe a cat this way
I like this version. You could even give an old winter coat a new life as something to wear to prevent scratches. We actually had very good results with the kitchen sink with the water running nice and warm, but our cat was so old she couldn't bathe herself. I don't think she wanted the bath, but I think she was grateful for it. And the only time we had bathed her in the previous 15 years was a tomato juice bath after she had been skunked. That bath had certainly been better than the mistake that caused it, so I think she had relatively positive associations with baths. She knew we'd only bathe her to help her.
Yeah, I get in there with my kitty.
On brushing : one of my cat brushes himself. We would just hold the brush firmly and he comes and rubs himself all over on it. He's pretty thorough too !
Burnlan mine does too. Mine just pushes my brush on the floor and pushes it against the floor while rubbing her face against the brush.
If your cat is ok with head to tail petting brushing should be easy, you just use the brush to gently "pet" him.
They sell a scratching pad with a bristle brush that arches over it. It's awesome for cats that like to rub up against things and brush themselves
yeah mine does that too and now he leads you to the brush to let you know i want the brush
I'm a new cat dad of 2 Rescue kittens. I think it's fine to bathe your cat either every 1-2 months. Never watched any videos but I fill my sink with about 3 inches or so of warm water never cold. Who in the hell likes cold water anyways and then I have about 6-8 pots and plastic containers filled with warm water. I use Dawn mainly for fleas and then alternate with unscented flea shampoo. I hold them gently by the nerve on the back of the neck and they actually bathed quite calmly the last time. Big fluffy towels on standby and dry them off pretty decent and immediately give them treats. They've only had about 4 baths since I rescued them and I didn't get scratched even once this last time. 😂 I say it's all about your attitude as well and how you talk to them while bathing before, during and after. Appreciate the video Jackson cause at least I know I was doing a few things correctly. Love your channel. You TRULY helped me blend these two kittens together using your methods. Took a month but now they get along pretty good. So a big thank you to ya 🤘🤘
We adopted a kitten who was abandoned at a very young age (she probably needed an experienced foster parent, but we did the best we could given the circumstances). She was not particularly good at using the litterbox. Not being a cat, and never having grown up under the supervision of a feline mother, to say that I was not confident in my own skills for teaching proper litterbox technique was an understatement. Every day, some days multiple times, she would need to have her paws washed after she used the box. She would step all over it instead of burying it, and then she would leave tracks all over the floor. She now regularly walks around in the shower, but most importantly she has figured out how to properly "flush" after using the litterbox - despite my repeated failures at feline pedagogy.
I have had to bathe my 20 year old cat lately. He is having bathroom issues. I feel so bad doing it, and I know he hates it, but he does good with it. He trusts me completely and that part feels good.
I clicked on this video because I thought it was Jeff goldbloom, stayed because this guy is far more interesting
Not even close. Jeff's mouth is bigger and his nose is longer. Oh and Jeff's eyes are big too.
I’m crying omw
Kind of looks like comedian Sam Tripoli
Also Jeff isn't bald
Bwaahaahaa
Had to bath my cat for fleas, the one time in his life (picked em up from my buddies cats while he was watching him for me). He trusts me immensely so he wasn't mean about it, just really scared when I first put him in. I held him still for a couple minutes while talking to him and he eventually calmed down so I could run the the flea comb through his coat and get the dish soap deep into it. By the end, the fleas were all running to his face to escape the water. I felt so bad that I had let it get to that point, but he seemed so relieved that the constant irritation was gone that he was leaning into the comb like cats do a hand when you pet them. He even purred when I towelled him dry. Sorry lil buddy that was my bad.
To prevent the fleas from *fleeing* into the face, make a "barrier" around the whole neck of soapy water.
This is why I need to bathe mine. They're indoor cats but a flea problem is accumulating
@@jessicamartinez5650 There are plenty of flea treatments that do not involve bathing.
U dont need to bath your cat for fleas. Fleas are treated with medication
@@Danbaeta.felinos medications still take time to work on current infestations. using topical methods will remove them faster
I just lost my cat Eggford J ..he was around 6 when we found each other 9 year's... Some times he would roll in the dirt and being mostly all white with a black tail he looked pretty silly at times... i would brush him a few times a week and would use a wet towel to remove dirt,since i did not want him licking and eating all that dirt off... Between brushing and his grooming he always stayed very clean so i never ever had to give him a bath... He also smelled the way a kitty should smell... Cats are not dogs,they do a great job grooming...But its important to have a good brush to keep their coats beautiful and prevent hair balls... My cat loved me brushing him...Rest in peace my beautiful boy. :(
I'm with you had a cat that was 21 used to have bathe him because he was struggling with washing but he loved it used to put about 4cm of warm water in Bath gently put him in and use a mug to gently rince him I used 4 bath towels to dry him but he was a great cat
Simple words of wisdom from Jackson Galaxy: "Cats are not dogs." Truer words have never been spoken.
and yet, so many people doesn't seem to get it u_u
See I've had more issues bathing dogs than I have had in bathing cats. So true but not in the way I think you meant lol (and we're talking at least 30 cats in my life time all bathed by me)
I’ve had cats all my life. I have NEVER bathe any of them. My cats are clean healthy and happy. Cleaning their ears, yes but bathing them it’s a no no, not necessary. 😺
How do you clear their ears?
0DlREoAMvERe0 Q-Tips or Baby wipes.. now for Q-tips we usually have thicker ones that are ideal for cleaning out cat ears. (I also have had cats all my life and when i was growing up we had persian cats.. we did have to bathe them every half a year though or whenever they’d have an accident as due to their long fur shit would often stick to their back legs wich was nasty.. and we currently have 4 cats one of wich is hairless so he is the only one that gets bathed.. luckily he doesn’t mind though as the water is nice and warm wich he loves.. )
I bath my cat twice a year. I have since he was about 6wks old. Now he is 13. He isn't thrilled with the process mostly like you say the running water, I keep that to a minimu. He totally trusts me and I give constant praise the entire time. I also keep a hand towel under his feet while bathing so he doesn't slip around and feel insecure. Once he's dried off and relaxed, he does seems to be quite happy. He is not ever mad at me. However it's been a regular thing his whole life. I have always been gentle and patient, ear cleaning, nail trimming etc. It's truly a trust issue between your buddy and you.❤ 💯
I’m just gonna say that we all adore and love our cats in our own special way ❤ I tell my daughter all the time when that time comes when our fur baby will no longer be with us (that’s just the reality of it) that my life will be ruined 😂😂🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ I know it’s a sad thing to say but it’s realistic. I don’t know what I was thinking when I adopted him as a kitten but I did even after really thinking about if I’ll be able to take care of him. My daughter says we all have each other and when that time comes we’ll be fine and to hold onto those memories. I see him as my child and he recently started to reciprocate his love and feelings for us as well! The funny thing is he shows his love and appreciation differently for each of us. Just over the past year he’s learned us so he treats my daughter, husband and myself all differently depending on our vibes. It’s truly amazing how he’s so tuned in to our behaviors. I’m the most sensitive so he handles me very gently! Recently my mom passed away and all I’ve done is cry my eyes out and he has been here every time he hears me. I try not to let my daughter hear me cry but my fur baby sonar hearing picks my crying up every single time! He’s been helping me cope and while he can’t talk he has shown me that he’s here in so many other nonverbal ways. He’s truly a gem ❤
My vet told me to bathe my cat once a month due to her NEVER cleaning herself. Our vet said it was most likely due to her being taken from mom super early.
That is so sad. They do indeed have to learn to clean from their mom. :(
It's worth considering the possibility of some mouth pathology, that is bad teeth, that would cause pain when grooming. Your vet has probably ruled that out.
laraesque yeah my vet has ruled out everything. We take her to the vet twice a year for check ups
I have one too, who doesn't clean himself. But he is also brain damaged from birth. I took over, after previous owner could not handle his fur and skin. :( he was in such a bad health, when I got him. But he is just such a sweetheart, so kind and gentle. 🥰
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My cat waits for me to get out of the shower and when I do, he expects me to pet him with my wet hands. He complains the whole time but stands there patiently. It's become a silly ritual for us.
I used to bathe my cats in Australia when the temperature got about 40°C (~104F). They hated it, but afterwards you could see them settle down when their body temp got back to normal.
I bathe my baby about 2x a year using only tear free baby shampoo and use a blow dryer just so he's not soaking wet. I do it because, although he grooms himself, his skin gets dry and his fur gets flakey. 💜 I only use a wet washcloth to gently wipe his face and ears - no baby shampoo. He was stray who chose me so I've been doing this for 12 years and next week he gets a bath - his stitches are out (he had a big cyst removed/the skin was very thin).
I'm a new cat owner I've had my cat almost a year now I've given her 2 baths total Since I got her. I put it off (trimming her nails too) Cause I was scared she would hurt me like scratch or even bit me. So far she hasn't but she tries to run away while I hold her scruff 😂 she pulls really hard when she does that but ik I'm not hurting her cause she doesn't make even a peep the whole time. She never hisses at me either. She's super sweet makes me feel bad cause ik how scared she is
When I trim her nails I wrap her in a towel and do one paw at a time then I let her go for like 5 10 minutes til I'm done😢
I've never bathed my 18 yr old house cat and he always smells great.
My Siamese cat lived to be 21 and she was never bathed, either.
@Faithful Servant That is strange that your cat isn't using his litter box. You should speak to your vet about that. Especiallly if you're cat is also ignoring his own hygiene, which is not normal cat behavior.
God bless you and the old cats that don’t need an occasional bath (or wash cloth wipe downs). 😻
My cat always smells like perfume lol like natural tho flowery
2:19 Jackson: "They're like little baby car washes, man." LOL!
I had our kitty Lilly about 2 years old. I just took in a stray 8 months old, took her to the vet got her all fixed up, healthy now. Got rid of worms so I’m going to follow ur introductory videos but She’s a little stinky. She feels clean but after being outside and quarantined till healthy in garage, she just needs a bath. Least to smell better lol but when we gave our Lilly her first when we took her in years back, it was ROUGH. I could barely do it but these tips I think will help. I had water running it was loud. I just had no clue. Thanks so much!
I had a cat that tolerated bathing. I loved him so much.
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This reminds me of the one time I found myself in a situation where I had to bathe a cat... I still lived at home, it was sometimes during my teenage years some 20 - 25 years ago, and we lived on a milkfarm. And one faithful day our big red tomcat had fallen into the holding area for all the cowmanure and urine from the farmhouse, he was completley soaking wet with cowmanure and urine, so there was no question he had to be bathed. At first we tried to have one person holding him down while another one showered him with water. But as soon as the water hit him he transformed into a cat tornado and easily escaped and was shaking like a dog spraying both of us and the entire bathroom with all the nastyness soaked in his fur. So we had to get more people to help, I think in the end if I remember correctly, we were 4 people in the room. With two holding the cat, one showering the cat and one on standby if more help should be needed. We managed to get him clean in the end, and after that we also had to clean the bathroom and ourselves. This is something I'll never forget, and hope to never have to repeat... Cats can be surprisingly strong for their size...
and THAT is why i trained my cat to not hate showers! Poor thing, and poor bathroom and all of you guys.. XD
my sister has a cat who is rather small....and that bastard broke my window screen to get outside...(so, yes, surprisingly strong)
That's so stressful for u and the cat as well.
My long haired cat had diarrhea. You can guess the rest ... thanks Jackson for the advice 😊
I generally only bathe cats if they need it. Once when they first enter my home, and then if they actually need it. One time he knocked a can of paint over and got it all over themself. Green everywhere!
"The sound of rushing water has never been good for a cat's nerves." Me: laughing in Siberian Forest Cat.
Yeah, my 1 year old and 3 month old dudes LOVE when I'm filling their water bowls and often request (demand on pain of death) that I leave the tap running so they can drink directly from it. Cats love water; they just want to be in control of how the water is used and where / how it touches them.
mine gets terrified :( but I think is because he was found a rainy winter day so the sound of water is not something nice for him to hear :(
I have a Siberian lol
@@hotdoh9325 Put out some drinking fountains. I think Simba plays more than he drinks from them. Lol.
@@KirstenMarie_MS3 I got a fountain a couple weeks ago and they love them! :)
If we bathed our cats, except under certain circumstances, then they're doing all that grooming for nothing.
Thank you, Jackson. In my opinion, only kittens who have fleas or poop on themselves, and senior cats with long hair need a bath... and trim them well to prevent the need for frequent bathing. ❤️😺❤️
This has got me realizing how lucky I was with my cat. I didn’t have to bathe him, he loved being brushed, and he was pretty chill with getting his nails trimmed. He only let me or my mom do it but hey, at least we could do it by ourselves lol. I babysit cats and NONE of them like their nails trimmed. I sneak attack with clippers when they’re napping and try to get 1 or 2 trimmed 😂. On the other hand my lizard will sit patiently when I trim her nails. No fuss from her at all
YEA, Jackson!!! I have had this argument for years, with nearly every cat owner I have known. I have bathed only one of my cats over the last 43 years because they do it just fine without our interference. The one exception was a cat I owned 35 years ago who had neurological damage, and was only able to groom (clean) her head and front paws. In her case I had a professional groomer who worked with a vet do the work (so I wouldn’t mess it up as well as ruin the trust my cat had in me).
Sara Allison - Simply saying “I disagree with you and 43 years ago you should’ve started bathing all your other cats” is less rude and ignorant (though a response to me was not being solicited), but it certainly would’ve been humorous if worded this way. My comment was addressed to Jackson. To answer your question, if in fact it was a question addressed to me, is “I care!!” as do all cat lovers who respect our cat’s needs as much as we love them for the joy they bring to our lives.
Hi, a Brit here and you wouldn't be having that argument here in the UK because (though there will probably be a few exceptions) we simply don't bathe cats here unless they have something toxic on them.
Shirley Swaine That’s great news, Shirley! I wish you the best there in the U.K.! Hope you stay safe and in the best of health until we find our way through this worldwide crisis. I’m in the US, about 40 miles from Chicago.
@@OwnedByACatNamedC.C. Thank you for your kind comments and all the best to you too. I'm in a small village in very rural England, probably the best sort of place to be at the moment - and definitely always the best sort of place to be for my cats who go straight over the garden fence into fields!