Have you ever Bathed a CAT???? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SassyLikeMom · 02-09-2008, 07:30 PM

I've had many cats, my own or fosters during my life, and most cats are holy terrors to wash. They scratch and growl, and are generally horrible to deal with. Cooper, is my kitty that I adopted last year after fostering him for a few months. He is a big fat loving Persian, and when it came time for potential adoptees to come meet him, I said nope, I'm keeping this one!

Anyway, this cat LOVES his bath. He gets in the sink and is all ready for it. He stands there and lets me my bathe him and doesn't move. I told him he is a freak lol!!

xLoLa · 02-10-2008, 07:40 AM

haha yea i have and she hated it, the worst was tho when a skunk sprayed her and i had to wash her in tomatoe juice, she got major dandruff after that, and i had to wash her a few times to get it out

sarajane · 02-12-2008, 12:21 AM

Oh she loves soo mad at you lol.
I have bathed cats before, my two cats that I put down last year due to health problems ( failing kidneys at an old age ) I bathed a lot and they didn't like it but they put up with it. Now my two boy cats lol, they will have nothing to do with water. I tried to bath one and my arm ended up with scratches and gashes all over it.

So now I let them bath themselves or take the hose to them lol.

lreed · 02-12-2008, 02:58 AM

We had a Siamese cat named Taco that loved to hang around me all the time. She got into my artwork when I was painting and got paint in her fur. So, being a good Mom, I did what my Mother did to me and used turpentine to clean off the paint and then gave her a tub bath. She made the most ungodly noises, scratched and hissed and carried on. When I let her go she ran into her box into the furthest corner and not only wouldn't come out, she threatened anyone who tried to reach her. I read later that turpentine burns their skin....stupid me! Not wonder she had a conniption fit.

EmrldShdwQueen · 02-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Yes, several times. I rescued Lily from a horrible situation. She was infested with fleas and disgusting. So I bathed her several times then. And when she started getting sick she would pee on herself and I had to do it. And then when her paw got infected I had to soak her leg all the time. None of it was fun,

Brianna2191 · 02-21-2008, 10:14 AM

I bathe my cats once a month, they are all persians

2 of them hate baths and the one has actually jumped into the bath tub with my daughter...that was a sight to see

011011 · 02-21-2008, 12:26 PM

My mom had to bath her cat and what a story she had.She had scratches all over her.LOL

ButterflyYorkie · 02-24-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 011011

My mom had to bath her cat and what a story she had.She had scratches all over her.LOL

Ha ha I can relate to that! I have a 17 year old Himmie and she is definitely not fun to bathe. She lives with my grand mother now because she can't have a dog these days and she needed something to keep her company. They are so sweet together, two lil' old ladies who sit on the patio together every day. Since my grand mother lives right through the woods from me, I help her with her baths and grooming. I usually trim her fur down once a year. Now that is a real job there and is when I get scratches! When she is being bathed she cries out just like a baby over and over, the sound she makes is just like a female cat when in heat. She has been spayed for many many years but that pitiful "bath whine" still cracks me up and we just talk to her the entire time during the bath to try to keep her calm.
I have a few faint scars on my wrists from kitty bathing.

kriston · 02-24-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Kitty doesn't look too happy.l

I used to bathe my kitty in the shower -- it was a bit tricky, but it worked.

Ditto that... in the shower.

Tink's Mom · 02-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Lovin' these stories. I used to bathe my ccats Yom Yipper and Binky. Yip was easy, just touch his left ear and he laid quietly in my arm while I bathed him. Binky - not so much. I wore long rubber gloves to bathe her cause she bit and scratched with her back claws. Nasty little bugger. I have a few war wounds from her.

then one day my vet said - why are you athing these cats? Let them alone they'll take care of themselves unless they fall into a vat of tar or something. So, that was the end of Binky's baths. Yip still got them, cause he liked them!

MyFairLacy · 02-24-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna2191

I bathe my cats once a month, they are all persians

2 of them hate baths and the one has actually jumped into the bath tub with my daughter...that was a sight to see

I have Persians too (Himalayans) and I normally try to bathe them once a month or so

MyTrixie143 · 02-25-2008, 12:05 AM

I have bathed several cats throughout my life time. Every time I bring home a new cat they get a bath to make sure they are clean and flea free. You really just have to know how to handle them. Mine of course hated it but they didn't do too bad. I have to be very careful when bathing a cat though because I am highly allergic to cat bites and scratches.
My cats haven't had a bath for a long time but they haven't needed it yet.

Gazou · 02-25-2008, 05:02 AM

I have Siamese cats and never had problems giving them a bath .

jp4m2 · 02-25-2008, 04:56 PM

OMG!!!...I have a cat that turns into a wild bucking bronco as soon as I start walking towards the bathroom!!......I had to wash her rear because she had a mess.....So I had to suit up in one of those insulated suits that men wear when they work out side, you step in and zip it up...This cat had to have on a harness so I had something to hang on to......She would reach out and grab the bathroom doorway with all four paws!!!...I had to peel her off and into the tub she went, mind you there was no water in the tub!.....But she would go wild!....Anything and everything setting around the tub went in the tub!!!....She stuck all her paws into my arm and hung there while I held her harness, I had to peel her off my arm!... Thank goodness for the suit!...Someone get me a drink!!

ItsyBitsy · 02-26-2008, 06:32 AM

I use to bath my cat in the kitchen sink once a month when she was a kitten. I did it because I thought it would help with my allergies, but it didn't help and actually dried out her fur, so I stopped bathing her.

I put a mat or an old towel in the sink when I bathe her. Cats need to cling onto something and not slip around to feel more calm when bathing.

I've bathed many cats in my life, and it's never been fun, but it's doable. I haven't been scratched or bitten from bathing yet.

02-09-2008, 07:30 PM	#16
SassyLikeMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in my high heels! Posts: 39	I've had many cats, my own or fosters during my life, and most cats are holy terrors to wash. They scratch and growl, and are generally horrible to deal with. Cooper, is my kitty that I adopted last year after fostering him for a few months. He is a big fat loving Persian, and when it came time for potential adoptees to come meet him, I said nope, I'm keeping this one! Anyway, this cat LOVES his bath. He gets in the sink and is all ready for it. He stands there and lets me my bathe him and doesn't move. I told him he is a freak lol!! __________________ Lola Cooper Chloe Bill Giselle

02-10-2008, 07:40 AM	#17
xLoLa Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: europe Posts: 539	haha yea i have and she hated it, the worst was tho when a skunk sprayed her and i had to wash her in tomatoe juice, she got major dandruff after that, and i had to wash her a few times to get it out __________________ Kamila & x.Lola ♥

02-12-2008, 12:21 AM	#18
sarajane Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 96	Oh she loves soo mad at you lol. I have bathed cats before, my two cats that I put down last year due to health problems ( failing kidneys at an old age ) I bathed a lot and they didn't like it but they put up with it. Now my two boy cats lol, they will have nothing to do with water. I tried to bath one and my arm ended up with scratches and gashes all over it. So now I let them bath themselves or take the hose to them lol. __________________ Sara Mom 2 Heaven and Lacey & my fur babies Spring, Summer, Milo, Casper and Salem.Owner of Countless Memories Photography

02-24-2008, 08:04 PM	#25
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	Lovin' these stories. I used to bathe my ccats Yom Yipper and Binky. Yip was easy, just touch his left ear and he laid quietly in my arm while I bathed him. Binky - not so much. I wore long rubber gloves to bathe her cause she bit and scratched with her back claws. Nasty little bugger. I have a few war wounds from her. then one day my vet said - why are you athing these cats? Let them alone they'll take care of themselves unless they fall into a vat of tar or something. So, that was the end of Binky's baths. Yip still got them, cause he liked them! __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

02-25-2008, 12:05 AM	#27
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I have bathed several cats throughout my life time. Every time I bring home a new cat they get a bath to make sure they are clean and flea free. You really just have to know how to handle them. Mine of course hated it but they didn't do too bad. I have to be very careful when bathing a cat though because I am highly allergic to cat bites and scratches. My cats haven't had a bath for a long time but they haven't needed it yet. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

02-12-2008, 02:58 AM	#19
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	We had a Siamese cat named Taco that loved to hang around me all the time. She got into my artwork when I was painting and got paint in her fur. So, being a good Mom, I did what my Mother did to me and used turpentine to clean off the paint and then gave her a tub bath. She made the most ungodly noises, scratched and hissed and carried on. When I let her go she ran into her box into the furthest corner and not only wouldn't come out, she threatened anyone who tried to reach her. I read later that turpentine burns their skin....stupid me! Not wonder she had a conniption fit.

02-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#20
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	Yes, several times. I rescued Lily from a horrible situation. She was infested with fleas and disgusting. So I bathed her several times then. And when she started getting sick she would pee on herself and I had to do it. And then when her paw got infected I had to soak her leg all the time. None of it was fun,

02-21-2008, 10:14 AM	#21
Brianna2191 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 133	I bathe my cats once a month, they are all persians 2 of them hate baths and the one has actually jumped into the bath tub with my daughter...that was a sight to see

02-21-2008, 12:26 PM	#22
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	My mom had to bath her cat and what a story she had.She had scratches all over her.LOL

02-25-2008, 05:02 AM	#28
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	I have Siamese cats and never had problems giving them a bath .

02-25-2008, 04:56 PM	#29
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	OMG!!!...I have a cat that turns into a wild bucking bronco as soon as I start walking towards the bathroom!!......I had to wash her rear because she had a mess.....So I had to suit up in one of those insulated suits that men wear when they work out side, you step in and zip it up...This cat had to have on a harness so I had something to hang on to......She would reach out and grab the bathroom doorway with all four paws!!!...I had to peel her off and into the tub she went, mind you there was no water in the tub!.....But she would go wild!....Anything and everything setting around the tub went in the tub!!!....She stuck all her paws into my arm and hung there while I held her harness, I had to peel her off my arm!... Thank goodness for the suit!...Someone get me a drink!! __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

02-26-2008, 06:32 AM	#30
ItsyBitsy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 221	I use to bath my cat in the kitchen sink once a month when she was a kitten. I did it because I thought it would help with my allergies, but it didn't help and actually dried out her fur, so I stopped bathing her. I put a mat or an old towel in the sink when I bathe her. Cats need to cling onto something and not slip around to feel more calm when bathing. I've bathed many cats in my life, and it's never been fun, but it's doable. I haven't been scratched or bitten from bathing yet. __________________ KoKo GiGi Bitsy