Keeping your cat’s skin and coat healthy is important to their overall health and well-being. Since cats spend much of their time grooming themselves, and they can become irritated or aggressive when we try to bathe them, many owners get into the habit of not bathing their kittens. But is it really a good idea not to bathe cats? How often is it recommended to bathe a kitten?<\/p>\n
Keep reading on to find out what the experts think about how often to bathe a cat…!<\/strong><\/p>\n In general, there is some debate about it.<\/p>\n On the one hand, there are those who say that bathing a cat not only makes no sense but can be counterproductive. Some experts say that bathing them regularly can put them at risk of developing skin conditions, such as rashes, allergies, and dryness.<\/p>\n In addition, cats can spend up to 50% of their waking hours grooming and covering themselves with their scent, hence human intervention only serves to erase this natural identity mechanism.<\/p>\n On the other hand, there are those who do recommend bathing domestic cats. They affirm that although our kittens know how to take good care of their personal hygiene, they still need additional help.<\/p>\n The rough tongue of cats helps them to remove dead hair and food debris, massage the roots, and spread the natural oils more evenly over the body; however, this self-cleaning routine is not entirely efficient at removing flakes and dirt.<\/p>\n So is it necessary to bathe cats? Strictly speaking, it is not necessary. Still, many experts recommend bathing as a way to complement a feline cleaning routine. When done with the right products and frequency, bathing your cat can have several benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n It should be noted that there are cases in which regular bathing by the owner is considered absolutely necessary. This includes cats without hair, ancient cats, and cats that are obese, or that for whatever reason cannot access certain areas of the body with their tongue. These are more prone to tangling, itching, peeling, and infection.<\/p>\n The bathroom is a good opportunity to teach your cat that being handled, even in unexpected ways, will not hurt her.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The frequency of bathing in cats usually depends on factors such as age, coat type, and activity level, among others.<\/p>\n As a general recommendation, young and adolescent kitties can bathe regularly, every 7 days, due to the increased level of activity and dirt. The cats older than one year can be bathed once a month or every 2 months, with 3 months maximum time between baths.<\/strong><\/p>\n Specialized sources, such as National Cat Groomers of America<\/a>, recommend that cats bathe and blow dry every 4-6 weeks to avoid tangles and excess dirt.<\/p>\n Note. Regardless of these recommendations, it is known that some cats can be perfectly fine with just 1 or 2 baths a year.<\/p>\n Aspects to consider when deciding how often to bathe your pet cat:<\/strong><\/p>\n The too-frequent bathing can have negative effects on the fur and skin of the cat. In the case of bathing every so often, the kitten can develop extreme dryness and flaking. Avoid doing this unless recommended by your vet.<\/p>\n When a cat’s fur smells bad or looks greasy and discolored despite regular brushing, it is most likely time for a bath. Likewise, it is advisable to give it a bath if it presents tangles and knots of dead hair. Many owners simply cut the mats in the habit of cutting, but keeping the coat clean is the best way to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n Also read: Cat heat stroke symptoms<\/a><\/p>\n The first thing to consider before bathing a cat at home is to gather everything you need and place it by hand. To do this, you will need:<\/p>\n When choosing a cat bathing shampoo, be sure to check the ingredient list. Go for a simple product, with ingredients like citrus extracts, aloe vera, and oats. Avoid shampoos that contain artificial dyes, parabens, and too many chemicals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Most cats do not like to be bathed, which is why some may find the experience very stressful. Does your kitty not tolerate water? Consider washing an isolated area, rather than getting her entire body wet.<\/p>\n If this is the first time you are going to bathe your cat, do not forget the following tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Also read:<\/p>\n Keeping your cat’s skin and coat healthy is important to their overall health and well-being. Since cats spend much of their time grooming themselves, and they can become irritated or aggressive when we try to bathe them, many owners get into the habit of not bathing their kittens. But is it really a good idea…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,48],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1358"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1358"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1697,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1358\/revisions\/1697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Can cats bathe? Is it good to bathe a cat?<\/h1>\n
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How often to bathe a cat?<\/h2>\n
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What happens if a cat bathes a lot?<\/h2>\n
How do I know if my cat needs a bath?<\/h2>\n
How to bathe domestic cats?<\/h2>\n
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Basic steps for bathing cats<\/h3>\n
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7 Helpful tips for owners to bathe a cat<\/h2>\n
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