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Giving your feline a bath
1. Schedule baths when your cat’s energy level is low. A play session for the cat with its toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.
2. For your own protection, experts recommend trimming fluffy’s claws before bathing her.
3. Next, give your cat a good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats. Now’s also a good time to gently place some cotton in its ears to keep the water out.
4. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water.
5. Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in its ears, eyes and nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great.
6. Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.
7. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm. Take good care that all residues have been removed, as they can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt.
8. Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face. Plain water is fine unless its face is very dirty-in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes.
9. Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer-on the lowest heat setting. And please note, if your pet has long fur, you may need to carefully untangle it’s fur with a wide-toothed comb.
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