We have earlier written a Step by Step Guide on How to Bathe a Cat and now we will share some Tips to remember while giving a bathe to your cat. Here it goes:
1) Cat natural body temperature is several degrees above a human, so what you may find warm may feel a lot colder to a cat. It can be less uncomfortable for a cat if you bathe it in fairly hot water and steam up the bathroom so warm air is circulating.
2) Every cat has its own personality and hence we should adjust our techniques according to the reaction of our cats to the bathing. Do not try to force it into something that it hates too much! Try to be as gentle as possible.
3)Â Try to reward your cat with a big treat after the bathe. The greatest benefit of it is that your cat will be more excited about the bath next time as it will anticipate a treat after wards.
4) Try to start giving a bath to your cat at a young age as cats adept themselves accordingly and will not be very reactive at older age to a bathe.
5) Although you can give a bath to your cat while being alone, however we strongly advise that two people should carry out the task as it makes it more easy for the cat. One person holds the cat while the other gives the bathe. 
6) When you have more time, run a very shallow warm bath (only a cm deep or so to begin with). Pet the cat, and give it a treat if it is food oriented. Continue at this depth until the cat does not panic and try to escape. Repeat daily, until the cat treats it as part of a routine, gradually increasing the depth until it is accepting standing in 4-5 ins of water. As a final step, have someone else reassure the cat whilst you use your hand to gently make waves in the water. This can take a week, or months depending on the cat, but it is worth the perseverance to know that you can safely bathe your pet when necessary.
7)Â If all the tips and techniques fail to give a bathe to your cat, please do not try to be harsh. Try to take your cat to a professional cat groomer or a vet as they know the best techniques and will do the job much more easily as compared to you. This will also make the cat feel more comfortable later on and you can take over the job after wards.
8)Â Some cats will do better in an empty tub (or sink) with water being poured on rather then being put into a tub with water already in it.
9)Â If you are giving your cat a flea bath, wet the area around its neck first. Fleas will try to escape to the dry areas of the cat, which can mean a mass exodus of fleas to the head and face while you are bathing. A wet neck will keep them off the head, and in contact with the water and flea shampoo.
10)Â You may find it helpful, if you have a cat that is very attached to you and is not scratching but is just scared, to simply take a shower with your animal. Wear a heavy sweatshirt and allow the cat to sit on your chest. The cat will most likely bury its face in your neck and feel calmed. Wash and rinse your cat as normal.
11)Â Another idea is to place your cat and water in a small plastic dishwashing tub (about 12×18 in.) and stand over it. This way, you can more easily control the cat, and it is harder for it to escape. I’ve found that never letting my cat escape on its own, and only letting it go when I am done has helped it be calm and cooperative during baths. It also helps to make bath time quick and gentle.
12)Â An oven rack can be used to give the cat something to hold onto. This reduces the chance of you being scratched and makes the cat feel better.
13)Â If you have a litter box in the same room as you are bathing the cat, remove it! Sometimes after the cat is put in the bath and it happens to escape it may go to the litter box and soon your floor will be covered in litter!
14) Avoid exposing cat to cold air after the Bathe (the same holds true for humans and hence we should observe the same for our feline friends)
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