How to Bathe a Kitten
Both kittens and cats are so attractive and lovely to be with. This demands that as a pet owner you are to take care of its hygiene just like the hygiene of your kids. This is so because, since cats are very adorable they become tempting to cuddle up with and this can lead to untold causes of infections in the household. Therefore it is very good and hygienic to bathe your kittens or cats considering the fact that they collect germs on their fur and paws as they walk around your garden or rummages in the garbage can in search for leftover of bits of fish and dirt on the couch and cushions. Things shouldn’t get you worked up, below is kittens can be bathe at home
Steps to Bathe Your Pet Kitten
Naturally, majority cats love cleanliness and they turn to take to grooming with idle by licking themselves. Kittens lack that ability to lick themselves for the purpose of cleaning and sometimes they are taken away from their mothers who do such for them. It becomes the duty of the owner to do the cleaning. It is highly forbidden to bath kittens that are not more than 3 months old. This is so because as young as they are, they cannot regulate their body temperatures after you must have bathed them.
Buying Cat Shampoos
When it comes to bathing your kitten, it is advisable to first take into consideration the state of the fur in order to know if it is having any infection or not. Remember kitten’s fur could be infected by fleas and lice, if this is the case, it is best to use medicated special shampoos to help cure the infections. Also remember to use separate cat shampoos for adults and separate for kitten since they have different body texture. Pet stores around your neighborhood could proviso you with special medicated and non-medicated shampoo for both kitten and cat. You may even use a special conditioner for treating the kitten’s fur after you are done with the shampoo since it my strain the kitten to regulate temperature personally since it’s pretty young.
Buying Latex Mittens
To solve the problem that results when you start bathing cats and kittens alike, it is advisable to buy two pairs of latex mittens. They get a bit defensive when you start bathing them and could scratch you with their sharp nails. To prevent this, tie up the paws in the latex mittens in a protective manner. When tying up the paws, do not make it too tight for it could hinder free blood circulation in the cat or kitten’s paw
The Bathing Process
To begin with, bathe your kitten in your bathroom sink. Better still, you may go for a shallow tub so that your pet does not get frightened. Position a rubber mat at the base of the sink to give a firm grip to the cat’s paws.
Use lukewarm water put in the sink to about 3 to 4 inches. The temperature of the water should be very normal. If not the kitten might freeze or find the water too hot for it.
Now pick up the bottle of kitten shampoo along with a clean soft towel.
Next, lower your kitten in the sink remembers one paw at a time. Do not leave the kitten in the water on all its paws if not, it can starts drowning. Personally, I suggest that, you gently hold the kitten around its tummy so that its front paws are up in the air and it is standing on its hind feet to prevent drowning.
You have to very gentle and firm for most cats hate water your cat may want to break free and run out of the sink
Generously and intelligently put kitten shampoo on your free palm and rub the kitten’s fur gently till it lathers. You could start with the kitten’s back followed by its tummy, tail, hind feet, front feet and finally its neck. Lather gently and pour the lukewarm water all over to clear off the shampoo well.
Do not use the shampoo directly on the kitten’s face considering the fact that shampoo causes inflammation in the kitten’s eyes. For the face, you might decide to use just plain lukewarm water to avoid inflammation of the eyes.
After all the above is done, wrap the kitten in the clean towel and gently dab its fur. Do not rub the kitten’s fur roughly for the hair fall off. After some initial dabbing, you can set your kitten free. Watch as it, dries itself vigorously with its tongue this time.
Before you know it, you have bathed your kitten clean. Once done, play and cuddle with your kitten to make it feel warm and cozy. Use a soft baby hair brush to comb through the kitten’s fur as you play with it. This will help to dry the fur faster. Do not use hair dryers as their noise can frighten kittens. You can repeat this procedure every once in a while, but endeavor to check contact the vet to confirm the bathing frequency that is suitable for your kitten. Bathing is definitely not a fun experience for your cats and kittens, but this process is inevitable for the safety of your households.