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How often should a long-haired cat take a bath?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
It is better for long-haired cats to take a bath once every 1 to 2 months. This needs to be judged based on the long-haired cat's own situation. If the long-haired cat itself is relatively clean, the dirt content in the hair will be less, and the time between bathing will be longer; if the long-haired cat itself does not like to be clean, often rolling on the ground, or running in the grass, it will cause the hair to become dirty. If there is a lot of dust, the time between baths will be shorter. When bathing, you need to use pet-specific shower gel, and after bathing, you need to take measures to keep your body warm, and wipe your hair clean in time to avoid cold wind stimulation.

1. Why is it better for long-haired cats to take a bath once every 1 to 2 months?

Long-haired cats have longer hair, which can easily hide a lot of dirt and increase the risk of skin diseases. So you need to bathe regularly. If a long-haired cat doesn't like to be clean, likes to roll on the ground, and often runs in the grass, it will cause a lot of dirt on the skin surface, and the bathing time will be shortened. It is better to bathe once a month. If the long-haired cat likes to be clean and does not like to roll on the ground or run in the grass, which will cause less dirt on the skin, it is better to take a bath about once every 2 months.

2. How to care for long-haired cats after taking a bath

Long-haired cats have longer hair and are not easy to dry after taking a bath. First, you need to use a clean towel to drain the water. Wipe the beads clean, and then use a hair dryer to wet them, which will help the hair dry. If the hair is not dried in time, it is easy to catch a cold and affect the normal functioning of the body.

3. Daily care of long-haired cats

In daily life, long-haired cats need to comb their hair, otherwise they are prone to knotting. They also need to brush their teeth regularly to remove the teeth. Surface dirt, combined with the risk of dental disease, contributes to dental health. It is also recommended that owners take their long-haired cats to the hospital for regular physical examinations to understand the specific conditions of their body growth.