Cats are fastidious creatures and spend a considerable part of their waking hours grooming themselves. However, there are times when your fur ball needs to be given a bath. Cats need to get used to being bathed while still very young so they will get used to the routine. Here are some tips to make bath time easier:

• If your kitty hates shower spray, use a large cup to pour water over him.

• For easy and faster drying of your pet’s hairs, try to get your kitty used to a hair dryer set on low speed. This will come in handy when you have a long-haired kitty. Remember though not to brush your pet’s hair until completely dry.

• A diluted cream rinse may be rubbed in after the first rinsing, although this is not really necessary.

• Before bathing your kitty, place a cotton ball in each of his ears to prevent the accidental entry of water.

Be sure to have your cat checked by a Carlsbad veterinary clinic. Click this link for more information.