If you have a cat, you probably know that these pets are allergic to water, that is, they hate baths and everything that has to do with them. In any case, if your pet gets excessively dirty, there is always the question of whether we should help him clean himself and, if he wants to, how to proceed.
In this article on our site we are going to help you by solving your doubts so that you know what you must do to clean a cat without bathing it.
The cat washes itself
Cats are very clean animals that spend a large part of the day licking every corner of their coat to remove dirt and tangles, therefore, it is not surprising that they sometimes suffer indigestion from the well-known hairballs.
These animals can spend up to 4 hours a day washing and grooming themselves and even homeless cats are presumptuous and prudish. Its tongue is rough and rough, which allows it to remove dirt accumulated in the most remote places of its fur.
In addition to hair, cats need our help and they also need to clean their eyes, ears and mouth, delicate places that are difficult for them to access.
Cases of extreme dirt
If your cat has come home especially dirty, you can think about washing him yourself and sometimes it is preferable to act before our pet swallows dirtfor instance. For these cases you have several tools that can help you prevent dirt:
- The first is the dry shampoo that you will find in any store where pet products are available. They are especially indicated for cases in which the animal has a certain reluctance to use the water. Its texture is foamy and you will only need a brush to remove the product. They are a very successful option.
- If we don't have time to go shopping for a specific product we can, at home, try to clean it up a bit with wet wipes for baby. Do it little by little and gently, as if you were licking your cat, in this way the process will become a social interaction that will make your cat confident and willing to be groomed.
Remember that you can prevent indigestion from hairballs, light dirt and the appearance of parasites by regularly brushing your cat. Find a brush that he likes to spend time with and make him feel comfortable by your side.
Other body parts
As we have mentioned before, there are three areas of difficult access for the cat and that is when our pet will need our help:
Cleaning your cat's ears is not an easy mission and it is a hole that has very delicate parts that are not we must harm There are specific sprays for the hygiene of this area, although you can also do a more superficial cleaning with gauze, ask your veterinarian how you should do it.
The eyes must also be taken care of because sometimes there are stubborn residues that we must eliminate. Just use a damp cloth or gauze.
Finally the mouth is the owner's last concern. The accumulation of tartar is inevitable and it is for this reason that we must carry out regular cleaning using specific toothpaste for cats, offering toys to chew on and dry food.
