Whether a kitten can be bathed needs to be determined according to the specific age. If it is a newborn kitten, it cannot be bathed. If it is a kitten over three months old, it can be bathed. When bathing kittens, you need to control the temperature of the water. It should be kept between 35°C and 38°C. It cannot be lower than 35°C or higher than 40°C. Otherwise, it will easily cause damage to the skin when bathing, and it will also cause damage to the skin. Increases the risk of getting sick with a cold. After taking a bath, you need to take measures to keep your body warm in time and wipe off the water drops. If there are abnormal body reactions after taking a bath, such as sneezing, runny nose, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for treatment.
1. Why can kittens take a bath
If a kitten is three months old and has been vaccinated, its body resistance and immunity will continue to increase. Taking a bath at this time is generally not recommended. It is easy to catch colds, and it can also remove local skin dirt and reduce the risk of skin diseases and parasitic infections.
2. Why shouldn’t kittens take a bath
If the kitten is a newborn kitten, its body resistance is relatively weak and it is still in the period of development. Bathing may easily cause colds and fever. , sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and other adverse reactions, which may even affect the normal development of the body.
3. Precautions for bathing kittens
After bathing the kitten, you need to use a clean towel in time to wipe the water droplets clean, or you can use a hair dryer to blow the hair. Dry, and you need to take measures to keep your body warm to avoid being stimulated by cold wind and causing colds. And after taking a bath, you can add more clothes to the kitten and drink more warm water to speed up the body's metabolism, maintain the normal operation of the body, and help prevent colds.
