How To Bathe Kittens

Fill the bathing container with a couple of inches of warm not hot water.

How to bathe kittens. Subscribe to the pet collective. When a kitten has an accidental poop it s important to clean them up in a way that is gentle and safe. Giving kittens something to grip will make them feel more secure which makes bath time easier for everyone says bales. A small cup will help you rinse off the areas that can t be submerged under water.

Prepare dry towels and warm them up a bit in advance. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm not hot please water. Kittens or cats need to be cleaned using shampoo that can kill fleas or flea eggs. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn t slip.

Make sure you have enough room to work comfortably. You can place a folded towel in the middle of the sink allowing the kitten a place to rest those feet and feel more stable. How to bathe a kitten with fleas. Once your kitten is used to water and you have all your bathing supplies ready you can give your kitten a proper bath.

Once you ve washed it s entire body rinse your kitten off with clean warm water to wash off the shampoo. In this video i show you how to give kittens a butt. Next squirt a small amount of shampoo into your hands and gently rub it onto your kitten starting on its back. If the kittens do not have fleas then they can use regular kitten shampoos at pet shops however if the kittens do have fleas you cannot bath them using regular shampoos because they can irritate their skin.

Throughout the process you want to make sure to keep the kitten s face dry and above water to prevent her from drowning or aspirating the water. Finally take your kitten out of the bath and. It should only be up to its knees. Make sure the water isn t too deep for your kitten.

Use a sink or a very large bowl as a bath for the kitten.