How to Wash an Adult Cat for the First Time

There are many reasons why a cat might need a bath for the first time. It could be down to becoming particularly filthy or to the presence of parasites, especially if they are in abundance. Do you want to know what products to use? What should the procedure be like to make it the least intrusive for your cat? We answer your questions in this video on how to wash an adult cat for the first time. Any vet worth their salt will tell you it is not necessary to bathe a cat which is in good health and is only superficially dirty. Cats clean and groom themselves with consistency, so bathing should only be done in situations where you have no choice but to give them a wash. In which situations should we bathe a cat? Extremely dirty cats? Cats which have stopped cleaning themselves? When it's recommended by a veterinarian? In cases not mentioned above, we recommend you try cleaning the cat with wipes, a damp cloth or a cat-friendly dry shampoo. What you will need? Shampoo, especially for cats. Dry towels. Large bucket with warm water. Small bucket. Tying brush or similar. If your cat is a long-haired cat, you will also need a detangle brush and conditioner, especially for cats. Start by setting up everything you need in the bathroom. Brush the cat thoroughly to remove any accumulated dirt, knots in their coat or other entanglements. You may need a specific detangle brush to cut out knots in long-haired cats. Before you start bathing, it's advisable to have someone else to help you. This is because a cat which has never been bathed before may be particularly reluctant to go in the water. They may even be aggressive before you start. If this is the case, and you think the cat will be too stressed out, stop what you are doing and make an appointment with a vet. If they are fairly tolerant cats, you can proceed. While the other person is holding them still, carefully wet the cat's body but avoid the head. Gently begin soaping the cat's fur with the shampoo, massaging in circles to ensure the soap penetrates deeply. At the end of the process, rinse with plenty of water until it comes off completely clean. Once the whole body is rinsed, wrap it in a dry towel and rub it to remove moisture. Then we'll wrap it in another dry towel. When the cat is slightly drier, apply the conditioner if necessary and brush the cat's hair again. Finish drying with the help of a hairdryer on the lowest setting. Once dry, brush one last time. Now you're done. Remember to wait between one and two days to apply the pipette of deworming solution. So, that's our video for today. Have you ever had to bathe your cat? What advice would you give to other pet owners? Leave us your comments, don't forget to give us a like if you enjoyed the video and subscribe to our channel for more incredible animal videos. We'll see you next time.