I wanna give my cat a bath

[ErnieDeBord]

Me & the Wife have a 1 1/2 year old female '"rescue"cat we think the world off. It stays in the house (sitting in my lap right now). Well its moody, and its a real cat. I have never tried to give it a bath.........how you do that? Regards Ernie

 

[LoboGunLeather]

If you really want to give a cat a bath I recommend body armor and gauntlet gloves.

As an aside, never try to hold the cat while you run the vacuum cleaner.

 

[arjay]

I would sub it out Ernie [emoji33]

 

[seagill]

The great thing about cats is, theyr'e self cleaning. Unless the poor fellow got skunked or something, let him be.

 

[kozmic]

Ha! That's a funny one Ernie!

I think you'd fair better if you took a tumble in a dryer full of broken glass.

 

[mstuhr]

Ask the dog!

How To Clean Your cat - The Fun Way

Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.
The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and rinse".
Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
Sincerely,
The Dog

Gets my vote
Mike

 

[bigolddave]

Years ago, my wife convinced me it was time to give the cat a bath. Put on a heavy work jacket, heavy rubber gloves, but neglected to put on a football helmet. Holding the kitty in the stationary tub, as my wife turns on the water. Cat shreds gloves, goes up my arm, across my head, and into the joists. Took two hours to get the cat down, and two weeks to heal.

 

[ErnieDeBord]

This is the 1st inside we have ever had. A lot of people say DONT bath them, they do it themselves? As far as I can tell it don't stink or anything, I have 2 dollar flea collar on it, had it vet checked when we go it (about 8 months ago) It seems happy. I just had a idea to spruce it up for the holidays? Maybe be best not to? Regards Ernie

P.S., Me & the Wife AINT into pain

 

[arjay]

I had a friend that would get her boyfriend to help her,but I don't know how they actually did it.
They are no longer together [emoji57]

 

[Arik]

"Spruce it up for the holidays" LMAO!!!

 

[Kid44]

Machine wash regular cycle, tumble dry.

Only good cat is one that does not live in my house.

 

[handejector]

I have several good methods to recommend.
However, I'm not a cat person, and I think they might inspire much angst, so I'll shut up.

 

[BigBill]

If she's a rescue she's been in the rain. Go slow and keep the water low not to spook her. Talk nice to her in a calm voice.

Cats are great on my mini hobby farm. They kill everything but people. The eat it too.

 

[moosedog]

It's takes my son and I both to clean my cat Charlie. It's kind of like trying to juggle a running chain saw.

 

[vigil617]

It's a good bonding experience, and it can be fun.

The fur sticks to your tongue, though.

 

[zzzippper]

I was deployed to Iraq with a guy. He was talking on the phone with his wife when she mentioned that the kids were in trouble. They had gone to the store without asking permission. Jon asked if he needed to talk to them. She said no, their punishment was to be locked in the bathroom with orders to give the cat a bath.

 

[mstuhr]

On a more serious note

Howdy,
I have a little dog. In between baths I will often sprinkle him with a little
baby powder and give him a soft brushing.
If you can brush the cat it might be an option.
Good luck
Mike

 

[venomballistics]

use baby wipes and save yourself the expense of a 4 pint transfusion.
I'd also recommend a zoom groom.
Its a rubber brush that most of my cats seem to enjoy, despite looking like a torture device.
this will help reduce hairballs

 

[ErnieDeBord]

about once a month I does have a hairball, I get to take care of it, I guess that one reason the wife is getting me a new Colt Gov for Christmas, I have learned its the Cats way or NOWAY.............

 

[rbrbrb6]

Maytag with duct tape on the door!