How To Bathe Kittens

Once you ve washed it s entire body rinse your kitten off with clean warm water to wash off the shampoo.

How to bathe kittens. Cheri friedman from the rescue cats at the studios gives some helpful tips for bathing rescued kittens. How to bathe a kitten with fleas. Giving kittens something to grip will make them feel more secure which makes bath time easier for everyone says bales. Make sure the water isn t too deep for your kitten.

Then use a cup to pour warm water over your kitten until it s completely wet avoiding its face. When a kitten has an accidental poop it s important to clean them up in a way that is gentle and safe. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn t slip. To bathe your kitten start by filling either a sink or basin with an inch of warm water and slowly lowering your cat into it.

Prepare dry towels and warm them up a bit in advance. A small cup will help you rinse off the areas that can t be submerged under water. Fill the bathing container with a couple of inches of warm not hot water. Finally take your kitten out of the bath and.

If the kittens do not have fleas then they can use regular kitten shampoos at pet shops however if the kittens do have fleas you cannot bath them using regular shampoos because they can irritate their skin. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm not hot please water. You can place a folded towel in the middle of the sink allowing the kitten a place to rest those feet and feel more stable. Next squirt a small amount of shampoo into your hands and gently rub it onto your kitten starting on its back.

Use a sink or a very large bowl as a bath for the kitten. Throughout the process you want to make sure to keep the kitten s face dry and above water to prevent her from drowning or aspirating the water. Kittens or cats need to be cleaned using shampoo that can kill fleas or flea eggs. Make sure you have enough room to work comfortably.

It should only be up to its knees.