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Can a kitten that is over a month old be bathed?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
Kittens that are more than one month old are generally not allowed to take a bath. Because the kittens are just born, their various organs are not fully developed and their own resistance is still relatively low. If you give a kitten a bath, the body temperature may drop faster. It may make the kitten feel uncomfortable, so it is not recommended to bathe the kitten for more than one month.

1. Why can’t kittens that are more than one month old be bathed

Kittens that are more than one month old have not yet developed their various organs and their body’s resistance is relatively low. If you give the kitten a bath at this time, the kitten may catch a cold and become unwell. It is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment. With the help of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can be helpful to alleviate the symptoms.

2. The dangers of bathing kittens over a month old

Kittens that are more than one month old are relatively young, underdeveloped, and have reduced immunity. If you take a bath in the water, your body temperature may drop faster. Cat heads, in particular, are sensitive to temperature changes and are prone to colds, which are usually accompanied by symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, fever, and listlessness. At this time, the owner should take the kitten to the pet hospital for examination and make targeted treatment based on the examination results.

3. Daily care of kittens for more than one month

In daily life, owners should provide kittens with a warm and comfortable living environment, and regularly disinfect and clean the environment where kittens live, which can effectively reduce the breeding of parasites and avoid The risk of kittens being infected with parasites. You can let the kittens drink more warm water to speed up the body's metabolism, which is beneficial to the kitten's health. You can also take the kitten outdoors for moderate physical exercise, which can speed up the blood circulation in the body. , enhance the body's immunity, and help the growth and development of kittens.