Most cats do not need to be bathed. Occasionally your cat may need a professional grooming and bathing. For times like these you can take your cat to a local groomer and schedule an appointment. Cats, in general, however are pretty clean animals. Cats also are self groomers. They have tongues with rough little prongs on them which helps clean their coat of oil and dirt. When you see your cat licking himself he’s really grooming and cleaning himself up. Because cats groom on their own on a schedule of their own they rarely need owners to step in and give them a bath. You can bathe your cat if you want to just make sure you use a vet approved shampoo that won’t strip your cat’s coat of naturally important oils. For more tips on bathing your cat, consult with your Orangevale, CA veterinary clinic.