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How often should a cat take a bath?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
Cats take a bath about once every 1 to 3 months. The specific time needs to be judged according to the temperature and the specific condition of the body. If it is a free-range cat, it will run in the external environment for a long time, causing a lot of dirt and dust on the skin, so the bathing time will be shorter. If it is a domestic cat and stays at home for a long time, the skin will generally not contain a lot of dust, and the bathing interval will be longer. When bathing your cat, you need to pay attention to the temperature of the water, which should not be too high or too low. After bathing, you need to dry it in time or keep your body warm to reduce the chance of illness.

1. Why do cats take a bath once every 1 to 3 months?

If a cat is free-range and often runs on the land or grass, it will cause a large amount of dust on the surface of the skin. , it needs to be improved by taking a bath with a short interval, about once a month. If the cat is kept in captivity at home, it usually does not run around, and the gray matter content on the skin surface is less. The time between bathing is longer, and it takes a bath about once every 3 months.

2. The benefits of cat bathing on the body

Bathing can remove dirt and dust on the skin surface, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of skin diseases. You need to pay attention to the water when bathing. The temperature should be kept to about 40℃, and generally should not exceed 45℃, otherwise it will easily burn the local skin, causing local redness, swelling and pain. And the temperature of the water should not be too low, otherwise it will be stimulated by low-temperature water and increase the risk of catching a cold.

3. Things to note after bathing your cat

After bathing your cat, you need to wipe it clean with a towel or use a hair dryer to dry it, which can reduce the risk of catching a cold. In addition, cats need to be fed cat food and canned cats to supplement nutritional supplements, enhance their physical fitness, and reduce the probability of illness.