What to do if your cat refuses to take a bath? How to deal with a cat choking on water while taking a bath?

With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people like to keep some small pet cats at home. Many people who keep cats have encountered the situation that cats don't like to take a bath. So what should I do if my cat doesn't cooperate with the bath? How to deal with the cat choking on water during the bath? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

What to do if your cat refuses to take a bath

1. Do not use the shower to spray directly, but fill a basin with warm water;

2. Use a cat teaser to play with your cat for a while to consume its energy, so that it will struggle less when taking a bath;

3. Try to avoid getting water on the cat's face, especially the eyes;

4. Hold the cat's upper body, that is, below the front paws, and slowly put the cat's limbs into the water to adapt to the water temperature;

5. Then slowly pour water over the cat. It is best to have two people, one to wash the cat and the other to hold the cat steady or comfort it.

6. Use special cat bath liquid;

7. Wash for a short time and immediately wrap it with a large towel and dry it after washing;

8. If the cat does not mind the hair dryer, you can blow dry it quickly.

How to deal with a cat choking on water while taking a bath

1. First, you should gently comfort the kitten and don't let him get scared.

2. Then gently open his mouth and check if there is any foreign object. During this period, do not use too much force because kittens are very delicate.

3. If you find something, you can use a clip to pick it out. Generally, it is not a big problem if you choke on water. Don't worry too much.

How often should you bathe your cat?

It is enough to bathe cats once a month. Cats love cleanliness and they will comb their hair frequently. Cats also secrete a kind of oil on their bodies to protect their skin from bacteria. If you bathe them too frequently, it will destroy the oil, causing bacteria to invade the skin and cause cats to suffer from skin diseases.