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If you have a cat, you probably know that these pets are allergic to water, that is, they hate bathing and everything that has to do with them.
Anyway, if your pet is always dirty to excess, the question remains whether we should help him clean and, if he wants to, how to proceed.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we want to help you clarify your doubts so you can find out what to do to clean a cat without bathing it.
the cat washes itself
cats are very clean animals who devote a large part of the day to licking every corner of their fur to remove dirt and knots, so it's not surprising that they sometimes suffer from ingesting the well-known fur balls.
These animals can stay up to 4 hours a day washing and sanitizing themselves. Its tongue is rough and rough, which allows to eliminate the dirt accumulated in the most hidden places of its fur.
In addition to their fur, cats need our help, as they also need to clean their eyes, ears and mouth, delicate places that are difficult for them to access.
Extreme dirt cases
If your cat came home particularly dirty, you can think about washing it yourself, as it is sometimes preferable to act before our pet swallow dirt, for example. For these cases, you have several tools that can help you to remove the dirt:
- The first is the dry shampoo that you will find in any pet store. This shampoo is indicated for cases where the animal has a lot of aversion to water. Its texture is foamy and will only need a brushing to remove the product. They are a very good option.
- If you don't have time to buy a specific product, you can try to clean it up a little at home with wet washcloths for baby. You should do this little by little and gently, as if you were licking your cat, this way the process will become a social interaction that will make your cat feel good and let it clean.
Remember that you can prevent ingestion of hairballs, light dirt and the appearance of parasites by regularly brushing your cat. Find a brush he likes and spend time brushing him and making him feel comfortable with you.
other parts of the body
As mentioned before, there are three difficult areas for the cat, and that's where our pet needs our help. clean the ears to your cat is not an easy mission, as it is a hole that has very delicate parts that we should not hurt. There are specific sprays for the hygiene of this area, although you can also do a more superficial cleaning with gauze, consult your veterinarian to find out how to do it.
must also clean eyes, because sometimes remnants that we must eliminate can accumulate. It will be sufficient to use gauze or a damp cloth. Finally, the mouth should be your last concern. The accumulation of tartar is inevitable and, therefore, you should carry out regular cleaning using specific toothpaste for cats, offering them toys to bite and dry food.
