How to Bathe and Groom a Cat
Photos by Doug Churchill and Carla
Freestep
Merlin aka "Pinky" before
and after
Yes, you CAN turn a longhair into a
shorthair. How did we do it??
First order of business: neutralize the
weapons.
A good brushing over & under helps
get rid of dead hair.
And now to the Bathtub...
Warm water with a gentle spray, and
comfortable restraint (note harness) helps to keep the cat calm.
Working the shampoo down to the skin
Instead of spraying the cat's face with
water, we use a damp towel to clean his face.
Cleaning the ears is important, but care
is taken to keep water out of the ear canal.
A thorough rinse, being sure to direct
spray away from the cat's face.
Kitty Burrito!
Next is the blow dry. Restraint is
especially important here
Most cats are not big on being blow
dried and Merlin is no exception.
He's taking it pretty well, considering.
Once clean and dry, he is rather proud
of himself as he gets his final comb out.
Who wants a kitty haircut? "Me!
Me!"
Using the clippers with a 1" comb
and a Clipper-Vac makes a nice shorthair clip.
I think Merlin likes this part.
Grooming should be fun for everyone!
A freshly groomed Merlin with his proud
Daddy.
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