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How old is a Ragdoll cat before it can take a bath?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
Ragdoll cats can generally take a bath when they are 3 months old, which is one week after vaccination. Ragdoll cats are a common breed. They have not been vaccinated since they were born, and their body's disease resistance and immunity are relatively low. Taking a bath immediately will easily cause colds, and it will also affect growth and development. You need to wait until the second injection. You can only take a bath after receiving the first injection of the vaccine, because the vaccine can strengthen your body and reduce the chance of catching a cold; you can also wait until you are 3 months old to take a bath, because at this time, the body's immunity and disease resistance will gradually increase, making bathing difficult. When you have a cold, it has certain benefits for your health.

1. Why can Ragdoll cats take a bath when they are 3 months old?

Ragdoll cats are a breed of cats. Newly born Ragdoll cats generally do not need vaccinations and need to wait until their bodies develop. The vaccine is only required after a period of time, and it is about 3 months. After the vaccine is injected, the body's immunity and resistance will continue to increase. At this time, bathing can remove dirt on the skin surface and reduce bacterial infections. At the same time, injection After vaccination, the chance of catching a cold will be reduced, so you can take a bath when you are 3 months old.

2. The benefits of bathing Ragdoll cats

Bathing Ragdoll cats can remove dust and other impurities from the body, and can also remove excess oil and excrement from the skin, reducing Damage to the skin, and after taking a bath, the hair can become more fluffy and shiny, and the water temperature during bathing needs to be controlled at around 40°C, and cannot be too cold or too hot.

3. Disadvantages of bathing the Ragdoll cat too early

If the Ragdoll cat has not received the first dose of vaccine, bathing may increase the chance of catching a cold, and may also cause The body's immunity and resistance continue to decline, affecting the normal functioning of the body and increasing the risk of other diseases.

IV. Precautions for Ragdoll cats after bathing

After bathing, you need to use a clean towel to wipe the water droplets, or you can use a hair dryer to dry the hair to prevent colds. , and do not take the Ragdoll cat out after taking a bath, otherwise it will easily increase the risk of illness.

If the Ragdoll cat develops sneezing, runny nose, fever and other symptoms after taking a bath, it is recommended that the owner take the Ragdoll cat to the doctor for treatment in time, otherwise it will delay the treatment time and affect the body's return to normal.