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How soon can a kitten be bathed?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy
Generally, kittens can be bathed after three months. Bathing the kitten can help remove stains and bacteria on the kitten's body, make the kitten's hair fluffy, supple, and bright in color. It can also reduce the risk of the kitten suffering from skin diseases. , which is beneficial to the growth and development of kittens.

1. Reasons why kittens should be bathed after three months

Since kittens need to be vaccinated in the first three months, during the vaccination period, the kitten’s resistance will be relatively weak, so it is not recommended to give it to kittens. Cat bathing. Moreover, in the first three months of the kitten's life, the various organs of the kitten's body are not fully developed. If you give the kitten a bath, it may cause the kitten to catch cold and develop symptoms such as fever, sneezing, and runny nose. When this happens, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

2. The dangers of not bathing kittens

Kittens have a lively and active personality. They often like to play outdoors and catch prey. It may stain the body's hair. If the kitten's body is not cleaned in time, bacteria may breed in the kitten's hair, causing the kitten to have symptoms such as skin itching, redness, swelling, and desquamation. In severe cases, it may even It will be accompanied by listlessness and loss of appetite. It is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for examination in time, and make targeted treatment based on the examination results.

3. Daily care of kittens

In daily life, the owner should make a warm and comfortable nest for the kitten, and disinfect and clean the nest regularly to ensure Effectively avoid the breeding of parasites and reduce the risk of kittens being infected with parasites. You can also let kittens eat some fresh fruits and vegetables in appropriate amounts, such as apples, bananas, broccoli, etc., which can help the body supplement vitamins, dietary fiber and minerals, which is beneficial to the growth and development of the kitten's body.