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eppur_se_muova

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15. Cats hate standing in water. The recommended way is to put them in a well-drained tub and ladle the water over them.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #13)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 11:07 AM

Mar 29

We didn't know this when we owned our first two cats, and we seldom bathed them. Then I read about this -- if a small kitten can't jump out of a deep tub, you can get it done. Fill one small basin with warm, soapy water and one with pure warm water. Pour the soapy water over them, scrub/massage as well as you can, then pour rinse water over them and wrap in a few changes of towels.

I hasten to point out that I haven't actually tried this, but someone more expert in the care of cats pointed out that most people bathe their cats the wrong way, by trying to dunk them in the water. Some cats actually enjoy this, but in my experience most don't -- and make their displeasure clearly known. Apparently, it's the wet feet that really sets them off. Who knew ?

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I have a new adventure to share with you (photos included) [View all] Siwsan Mar 28 OP

What a sweetheart, you are so good to take care of these babies Walleye Mar 28 #1

I really think Ruff Ruff came to me for help Siwsan Mar 28 #3

I think you are known in the neighborhood as a kind soul Walleye Mar 28 #11

I would take him to vet. Just because they recommend putting him, down does not mean you have to allow it! SheltieLover Mar 28 #2

I know the vet wouldn't be surprised. Siwsan Mar 28 #6

Get him some colloidal silver & mix with wet food. SheltieLover Mar 28 #9

Maybe a vet visit would be a good thing. Ocelot II Mar 28 #4

I vote for this, too. ShazzieB Mar 28 #7

Ruff kitty SuzyandPuffpuff Mar 28 #5

Ive bathed hundreds of feral kittens. Its not hard. Just get a firm scruff on it Karadeniz Mar 28 #8

I wouldnt stress him that way while he is ill. It lowers immune system SheltieLover Mar 28 #10

I might see if I can put his/her back paws in to a warm tub of water and get the whole tail section cleaned. Siwsan Mar 28 #13

That's a good idea! SheltieLover Mar 28 #14

Cats hate standing in water. The recommended way is to put them in a well-drained tub and ladle the water over them. eppur_se_muova Mar 29 #15

Of course Ruff Ruff came to you! If there is any possibility of saving niyad Mar 28 #12

Awww hope the new baby will be ok. So precious TommieMommy Mar 29 #16