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how do you get a bath?

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Purred: Tue Sep 30, '08 3:33pm PST


	i thought it would be great if everyone could give their tips on bathing, what they think works best, any moisturizers, etc... i use cetaphyl face cleanser which is very mild (you don't even need to rinse with water if you prefer not to). i rub that onto enzo's body and then wipe it off with a warm wash cloth. then i wipe him down with baby wipes. then another warm wash cloth, then dry him off with a towel. i have a hard time keeping him from running all over the bathroom because he is so slippery.

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Clumsy...in a- graceful way

Purred: Mon Oct 20, '08 3:04pm PST


	Wish I could help, I have the same problem. Flo likes to climb up on my shoulder and cling there, or attach her self to my braids if I have them in. I end up getting more of a bath then her....and yet she is still the ones getting the treats in the end.

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Purred: Sun Oct 26, '08 12:43am PST


	This is how I got Arias used to the bath: -put a washcloth in the sink so his feet don't slip -put out all the accessories (shampoo, cups, cloths, etc) -DO NOT FILL BATH YET -Say "bath" pick up cat, put him in sink, give treat, put him back on the ground -Repeat several times -you can do this daily until "bath day" or right before. I did it right before -the reason for all the accessories being out is that he got used to them, so there was nothing "new" sprung upon him -20 minutes before bath, put towel in dryer to warm up -fill bath with water (Arias like it warmer than luke, but make sure water isn't too warm. once I cooled the water temp down a little, Arias liked the bath better) -say "bath" pick up cat, and put him in -give a treat if he'll take it. I also put a few treats on the side of the sink to distract him -pour water over his body, soap him up, and then rinse (I use EarthBath's all natural shampoo b/c if any residue is left, it has no harmful ingredients that he could lick off. Human soaps, even the most gentle, can cause irritation b/c cats have different skin than us) -As I am finishing, my husband grabs the towel out of the dryer, and I wrap up Arias -then i clean his ears and nails (I use a baby wipe for the nails). He is all cozy in a warm towel, so he doesn't mind. Plus, he is wrapped up so it is difficult to move, even if he wanted (he doesn't--the towel feels too good!) He doesn't love the bath, but I am no longer trying to pry a cat off my shoulder every time and I get a clean kitty now! I had to do the whole no-water-treat-thing before every bath for about a month until he got more used to it. Hope this helps! Edited by author Sun Oct 26, '08 12:44am PST

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I can haz- hair?!!

Purred: Wed Sep 16, '09 7:13pm PST


	Peanut was horrible when we first got her and we could tell that her past parents didn't give her frequent baths. What I like to do is wait until she is sleeping or relaxed and go run a bath. I found that if she is in a feisty mood or playing it's hell to bath her. I lay a towel on the ground and then place her into the bath to get her wet. Once shes good and wet I take her out of the water and place here on the towel to lather her up. I find that as little time as possible in the water helps. Then I put her back into the water to rinse her off. Once she is all clean we wrap her up like a burrito and clean her ears and clip her nails. It doesn't always go smoothly but she is 100% better from when we first adopted her. I think consistency is key.

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Gidgit Da- Sphynx

Sphynx are- beautiful!

Purred: Tue May 4, '10 6:55pm PST


	My Gidgit is the same way.She gets so dirty and oily,but when I bathe her,she uses her toes to try and turn off the water. Florencey cat does the same thing. Clings to me,on my shoulder.Oh well,stinky or not,Sphynxes are still wonderfur-the fur!

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Mr.Nude Dude- Sniggles

Mr.Sniggles- likes to Snuggle- in his PJ's

Purred: Fri Nov 12, '10 4:23pm PST


	We bathe Mr.Nude Dude in bath time baby bath, it has lavendar to relax him! He still chews and licks for days? Anyone have that problem?

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