Cats are pretty tough domestic pets amongst others, which can defend effectively at all costs. As we do not find many cats, which are friendly to human beings, it is important to bathe your cat with all the necessary precautions to avoid major wounds or scratch or scar from your cat. Unlike dogs, most of the cats remain to be independent and keeps its body clean all the times. There is no necessity of bathing your cat on a regular basis, since you can see most of the cats keeping themselves clean to a certain extent and keeps the environment clean as well.

You will either find a cat owner, who has never bathed a cat or you will find someone who has got scars all over his or her body to prove the activity to others. Cat owners usually hire a cat bathing professional, who has enough amount of experience to bathe cats without hurting the cat and getting scars all around the body. 

Some of the 4 most important steps to be considered before taking your cat for bathing.

• Get Organized

It is important to keep everything handy while you are bathing your cat, as you would not have an opportunity to get things in the middle of the bathing process. Unlike dogs and humans, cats are quite complicated and are known to cause scars while bathing. Ensure to take all the necessary accessories with first aid kits, since the chances of getting injured or getting a scar is more. Some of the most important accessories are cat soaps, shampoos, toys, cat food, first aid kits and a mat to protect yourself.

• Groom Your Cat

Grooming your cat plays an important role, since you will end up spending a lot of time in bathing. Cats are not like dogs and does not really care about human being’s emotion. Try to groom your cat to the maximum extent, as it does not give a lot of comfort while bathing your cat. Always try to use quality cat grooming kit, as a small damage can make your cat discomfort while grooming and while bathing your cat. 

• Bathing Process

Try to bath your cat slowly in the beginning, as your cat needs to experience a proper level of comfort while taking the bath. Try to use mild temperature water always in the initial stage, since most of the cats get anxious and do not co-operate the process. Increase the temperature and the flow of water, as you would need to wash off the  bugs and dirt from its body effectively. Slowly rub your cat with the help of detergent and shampoo to clean your cat’s fur properly. 

• Drying Your Cat

Prefer to use only a doctor recommended or quality oriented shampoo, detergent and cloths, since cats cannot stand to a foul or a bad smell from the detergent or from cloths. Ensure to dry your cat immediately after the bath, as most of the cats are sensitive to foreign particles like detergent, hot water and clothes and could lose out fur easily. Drying your cat properly from an experienced professional helps your cat to regain fur without losing too much. 

Conclusion

Bathing cats is not an easy task, as cats are not as friendly as dogs and do not prefer to have a human companion all the time. Cats can be dangerous at times, as it defends against anybody, who invades its privacy. Some of the important parameters to keep in mind before taking your cat for a bath, as you might come with a lot of scars on your body.