How to Bathe Long-Haired Cats
To better prevent the tangling of a long-haired cat’s fur, it is important to bathe it every couple of months. Occasional bathing can help to keep the fur free of mats and tangles. For a better bathing experience, try to make it as stress free as possible for the cat and give it a treat when finished.
What You Will Need
- Towels
- Cat shampoo
- Cotton balls
- Coat conditioner
- Detangler
- Wash cloth
- Rubber mat
- Hair dryer
- Brush
- Comb
- Comb through the cat’s hair to remove any tangles before washing.
- Gather all materials and place next to the kitchen sink.
- Place a rubber mat or towel at the bottom of the sink to help prevent the cat from slipping.
- Insert cotton balls into the cat’s ears to prevent water from getting into the ears.
- Turn on the water and allow to warm until it reaches a tepid temperature.
- Place the cat in the sink.
- Wet down the cat starting at the neck. Continue downward.
- Apply the cat shampoo according to the directions on the bottle.
- Use a slightly soapy wash cloth to clean the cat’s face.
- Rinse the soap out of the cat’s hair thoroughly.
- Apply conditioner to the cat’s coat if needed and rinse thoroughly.
- Turn off the water.
- Remove excess water from the cat’s fur.
- Place a towel around the cat and pat dry.
- Remove the cotton balls from the ears.
- Use a clean cotton ball to clean the cat's ear.
- Finish drying the cat with your hair dryer on low heat.
- Brush out the cat’s hair with detangler if needed.