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Its not bad for cats i know that. i give my cat baths because she gets very muddy and dirty when she goes out so i like to keep her clean plus it helps with preventing fleas ,What my cat will do is she will jump out of the tub so NO some CATS don't like to be bathed.

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It is not recommended to do so unless the cat is soiled beyond the cat's ability to bathe itself. Then if you must, obtain pet shampoo that is safe for cats. Most cats greatly dislike being bathed, so it may be ideal to accustom your cat with warm water (body temperature like you would use for a baby) a few weeks before bathing it. After the shampoo and a thorough rinse, let the cat shake itself dry (yes everything in the area will get soaked, including you). And remember to pet and comfort the cat as it licks excess water from it fur, to help it learn that you didn't soak it in all that water to try to hurt it.

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It is not essential to bathe your cat, but many owners do like to bathe their cats. Bathing can be needed if the cat develops a skin problem or other skin or fur based issue, but as for cleanliness a healthy cat will clean itself often and thoroughly. It is entirely your personal preference if you wish to bathe your cat or not.

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yes but usually they have to be bathed from when they are kittens

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