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yes but they are little less calm than dogs are when it comes to using water.
Yes , they can receive a bath , haircut and nail trim (Depending on their disposition they may or may not require a mild sedative.) .
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∙ 12y agoWell yes you need to give a cat a bath. Just like you would a dog. Now how often you give it a bath depends on the fur where it lives and if it's an indoor cat. Short hair cats don't need a bath as often but they still need a bath. Maybe 1 every two months. Medium hair cats need a bath about once every month and long hairs need a bath about once every two weeks.
It all so depends on if the cat has curly hair or straight. You want to give a curly hair cat a bath and brush them more often than cats with straight hair because things get stuck in it more easily and they clump together.
Where they live is important to. If you live in an apartment or a home. The living environment, where they sleep, etc. if they sleep on a bed with a lot of shedding or if the bed is dirty it should be obvious that you need to clean the cat and the bed. if the home is under construction then stuff can get stuck in its fur and the list keeps going on.
Lastly if it's an indoor cat or an outdoor cat. I have a indoor and outdoor cat. I don't have to wash my medium, indoor cat as much as i have to wash and brush my medium and short haired outdoor cats. Things cling to their fur and it can be horrible. Sap can get in their fur, ticks, bugs, pine needles, stickers (the plant) etc. so I find myself washing them more often.
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∙ 12y agoIt's not strictly necessary, no. Mostly people do it to prevent the cat from doing too much damage to the furniture and carpets. But they can get split claws and hangnails like humans do, so it's a good idea to do it, if you can.
If you can't do it because the cat fights you too much, then don't worry about it. If you'd like to do it anyway, then you can try those nail-trimming scratch mats they sell on TV. I forget what they're called, but I see ads for them from time to time. It's basically a small mat made out of rough, hard material, similar to the sandpapery stuff they put on nail files for humans. It files the cat's nails whenever the cat scratches it.
There's also an electric filer you can buy, called Pedi Paws, although the whirring noise it makes could frighten the cat.
Additionally, some veterinary practices offer nail trimming services. Call your vet and ask if they do this. Some of them (like my vet) do it for free.
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∙ 7y agoDepends on the breed and length of fur.
- most short hair cats can groom themselves adequately and you won't need to groom them at all
- some long hair cats will need weekly or more frequent grooming
- hairless cats can need daily bathing to remove excess skin oils
- etc.
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∙ 12y agowouldn't hurt to trim them a bit if they have long fur......
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∙ 12y agoIf they are outdoor cats then yes, but a professional should do it, unless your cat is EXTREMLY aggressive.
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Will it hurt my cat if give it a bath?
No, but be very careful, does your cat really need a bath, cats normally take really good care of their own grooming, check with your vet first.
What age can you give a kitten a bath?
You should never give a cat a bath at any age.
What do you have when you give or dog or cat a bath?
soap
How do you stop a cat from smelling?
Give it a bath - using cat shampoo.
When is it best to give a kitten a bath?
I've heard it is usually once a week. Unless the kitten got into something dirty, it doesn't need a bath. Kittens/cats clean themselves.
Can you bathe a cat with body wash?
Unless you have long haired cat who's fir gets matted there is really no reason to give them a bath, they do it themselves they experts at it. NEVER give your pet a bath using any kind of products that are made for people, use a cat shampoo.
How do you get cat pee smell off a dog?
Give the dog a bath.
How do you give a cat a bath without buying stuff?
Unlike dogs, cats do not need to be bathed. This is not a good idea. Please speak to a vet.
Is bathing a cat cruelty?
Not at all, unless you're doing it constantly to purposefully stress the cat. Cats generally don't need baths, but to give a bath once in a while to get a cat clean is often necessary.
Why you should not give bath to cat?
it is because cats cant swim and water suffocates them
Hink-pink for when you give your dog or cat a bath?
Shower Hour.
What is the recommended way to give a cat a bath?
Cats generally keep themselves clean by grooming. However should a cat have a toxic substance on its fur it is important to bath the cat rather than risk the cat ingesting the substance. The person bathing the cat needs to dress so as to avoid being scratched. The cat will feel safer in the bath if there is a rubber mat or towel on the base. After putting four or five inches of water in the bath, hold the cat in the water and wash the cat with a washcloth and animal shampoo.
