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Cats know how to clean themselves from a very young age as they start licking their body just when they are two to four weeks old. One fun fact about cats is that an adult cat spends nearly 50 percent of their awake time grooming themselves. So you can understand how much cleaner they are all the time. But then the question arises why do they need to take a bath if they can clean and groom themselves? The answer is very simple. Licking your own body, will not get your cat rid of all the germs and dirt stuck in its deep fur. Bath will stimulate the skin of the cat and will also remove all the excess oil, dander, and shed hair.

Handling your cat while giving it a bath, your cat will also start sharing a good bond with you as you will get closer to your friend. You will also learn how to handle cats in a better way. If you are good at bathing your cat then you will not face any problem when it will come to giving it a medicinal bath which is very important sometimes especially if the vet has prescribed it for your cat. There are many skin diseases that can be very irritating to your cat. Such diseases will only go if you give your cat a medicinal bath.

Before you put your cat in the water, you have to make sure that your cat is well brushed to shed all the extra hair as it will, later on, create a lot of mess if you will not brush them. You should wear an old t-shirt as you will be messy. The water should be of moderate temperature and not too hot or cold. But it depends upon your cat what temperature your cat likes. After a couple of bathing sessions you will get to know about it. Make sure you don't go for extreme temperatures. You should also get a shampoo which is especially for your cat as they have different skin care needs than humans.

If you have a small kitten then you can use a moderate size sink but if your cat is big and very active during bathing sessions then you should go for the option of the bathtub. You have to make sure that your cat is comfortable in the space. Cats are sensitive which means you should not scrub their skin vigorously. You have to make sure that you gently massage your cat. If you have Top Cat Kits then you will get some good products that can help you in bathing your cat. Once you are done, just wrap your cat in a towel and dry it out gently.