When it comes to things that cats hate, bathing must be at the top of the list. A cat that might normally be arrogant, careless, and has a hot temper suddenly changes into a different cat as soon as it enters the bathtub. It can be as cowardly as it wants, and scares away eight and a half of its nine lives. Why are cats who obviously like playing in water afraid of bathing?

Is the cat really afraid of water?

Since cats’ ancestors lived in deserts and grasslands with severe water shortages, their need for water will become very low. They have not had much contact with water, and they still have a certain fear and fear of water.

Moreover, when a cat’s fur is difficult to dry after being exposed to water, their body temperature will be lowered. Water on the body will also seriously affect the cat’s balance during climbing and jumping, which is fatal to wild cats in nature. Flaws, so they will have an instinctive resistance to water in their consciousness, but not all cats don't like water, it depends on where they live.

Then why do cats who seem to be afraid of water like to play with flowing water so much?

Cats are driven by strong curiosity. They are full of curiosity about things that cannot find the source and are not under their control, such as running water in a faucet or bathtub. They can completely immerse themselves in it, but cats only like water that they can control. Once it is lost, Without control, they may become fearful.

Why does a cat that likes to play in water hate bathing so much?

Cats that are usually docile and will be ravaged will never be caught as long as they know how to take a bath. In order to prevent the cat from escaping, many cat owners will choose to put their hands under the cat’s armpits and hug it. However, this action will make the cat Cats feel uncomfortable, and lifting their limbs from the ground makes them feel like they have lost control of their bodies, which is even more unsafe for cats who are naturally cautious. If it loses control and is uneasy, it will feel uncomfortable when being manipulated left and right by the poop handler and twist its body to struggle. At this time, the poop handler will control it harder. In this case, the cat will have a "feeling of fear" psychologically. This makes me hate bathing even more.

In addition to hating baths because they feel insecure, what else do cats hate?

1. Smell

Cats use scent to mark themselves. Leaving their own scent on their territory makes them feel safe. When taking a bath, the strong fragrance of the shower gel will cover up the smell of the cat, and its own smell will be washed away, so the cat will become anxious

2. Hair dryer

Cats’ hearing is much greater than that of humans. They can sense high-frequency current sounds that humans cannot hear. Moreover, cats are naturally afraid of loud roars. The sound of a hair dryer that sounds normal to human ears sounds like something to cats. The thunder is deafening

What is the correct way to wash a cat at home?

　1. Let the cat get used to bathing from an early age

In the kitten period, the cat's receptive ability will be relatively strong. You can make the cat more familiar with bathing, so that the cat can eliminate its fear of bathing from an early age. Some snacks should be given as a reward every time.

2. When the cat takes a bath, you can put some anti-slip mats under the bathtub to prevent the cat’s feet from slipping in the bathtub when struggling, which will increase the cat’s fear of bathing.

3. When taking a bath for a cat, you should pay attention to the water temperature being about 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, and slowly apply the water to the cat's skin with little force. Slowly wet the back and limbs first, and finally use your hands to slowly apply the water. Slowly wet the head. Most cats are very sensitive to the head. Once water enters the ears, nose and other parts, it may cause the cat to struggle, thus deepening the fear of bathing.

4. Try to choose a quiet high-power hair dryer

After the cat takes a bath, use a special absorbent towel to dry it as much as possible to reduce the blowing time.

Misunderstandings about the details of cat bathing

1. Can cats’ faces be washed directly?

Because the structure of a cat's ears is very complex, it is difficult to shake off water once it enters the ear canal. Therefore, when bathing a cat, do not rinse the cat's face with water. This may easily cause water to enter the ear canal and cause inflammation and other problems. Also, rinse directly with water. It can easily cause the cat to choke on water and cause more intense resistance.

To wash your cat's face, just wet your hands or towel with water and wipe it. Focus on cleaning the cat's chin to prevent black chin.

2. Do I have to blow dry and blow thoroughly?

Some cats are really averse to having their hair blown, and drying it by yourself is the only way. It can absorb the moisture of the coat to the greatest extent and allow the cat to dry it quickly through licking. However, medium and long-haired cats should try to blow dry as much as possible to avoid skin damage due to moisture. sick.

3 Do I need to comb my hair before and after bathing?

Cats often lick their hair. It is recommended that the hair should be fully combed before and after bathing to remove the fallen hair to prevent tangles in the bath. Moreover, the hair that falls off in the bath after combing will not be licked by the cat and avoid forming in the stomach. Hair balls seriously affect the digestive system.

Do cats need frequent baths?

Cats themselves are relatively clean animals. They usually clean their hair by licking their fur. Domestic cats generally do not have a strong smell, and their skin secretes sebum to protect their hair. , prevent dirt from getting on the body, etc. If you bathe too frequently, it will easily lead to a decrease in skin protection and cause skin diseases and other problems. Moreover, if you bathe your cat frequently, it will also easily cause the cat to have a stress reaction, resulting in a series of disease.

Therefore, cats usually only need a bath once every 2 or 3 months.

Under what circumstances should cats not be bathed

1. Before and after vaccination

Because it takes a while after the vaccine is injected to form antibodies in the cat’s body. Only after the antibodies are formed, the cat can have enough strength to resist external damage. If the cat catches a cold in the bath and gets sick, it will affect the efficacy of the vaccine

2. During the deworming period

Avoid bathing during deworming to prevent the cat from getting sick and reduce the effectiveness of the drug

3. Unweaned or weaned kittens

Kittens that have not been weaned or are in the weaning period have poor resistance, and bathing can easily cause illness and other problems.

4. Cats in estrus

When a cat is in estrus, its temper will be relatively irritable. If you give the cat a bath at this time, it will be more likely to irritate it.

5. Pregnant cats

Pregnant cats should avoid bathing as much as possible to avoid the cat struggling during the bathing process and causing the cat to miscarry.

6. Sick cats

If your cat takes a bath when he is sick, it will aggravate the condition.

7. The weather is too cold

Cats are animals that are very afraid of the cold. It is best to bathe your cat when the weather is sunny and warm, otherwise it will easily cause the cat to catch cold and other problems.

8. The cat that just arrived at the new home

It is not advisable to take a bath when a cat has just arrived in a new environment, otherwise it will easily cause fear and stress reactions in the cat.

In daily life, everyone should pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting cats in time, andHygiene must be done well. Indirect causes of the cat's living environment, such as the odor of the cat's litter box, the odor of the cat's food, the odor of cats with bad behavior, etc. I generally call it the indirect cause of the cat's living environment, then The method of deodorizing these is to clean and disinfect frequently to achieve complete deodorization at the source without covering up the deodorization. After the source deodorization is done, it is to control the odor source.

The editor recommends a mild and non-irritating Aineng Pet Cleaning and Disinfectant. Its main ingredient is hypochlorous acid (HCIO). Aineng weakly acidic hypochlorous acid water is specially developed for pets. It is a powerful and mild deodorizing disinfectant. It uses food additive grade materials as raw materials and uses Japanese patented generation technology to achieve the most suitable ph value and concentration. Achieve the best sterilization effect. Hypochlorous acid, which is slightly acidic and conforms to the human body's pH value, is non-irritating, safe and ideal, so it can be sprayed directly on the skin or wounds.

When deodorizing a cat's body, you only need to spray it on the pet's hair, no need to wash it, and let it air dry naturally. Smells like cat urine can be quickly decomposed and eliminated. It can also be used to disinfect homes, tableware, vegetables and fruits, and more.

Scope of application:

a. The face, body, hands, feet and genitals of cats, dogs, rabbits, hedgehogs and other pets.

b. Sensitive skin, puppies, kittens, pregnant dogs and cats, dogs and cats in heat, dogs and cats injured by surgery.

C. Used for daily disinfection of common utensils, cages, environment, air, etc. in kennels, catteries, pet boarding shops, pet hospitals, pet farms, pet homes and other places. and preventive disinfection of epidemic infectious diseases and emergency disinfection in the event of an infectious disease outbreak.

d. Used for daily disinfection of sofas, toys, sheets, furniture, bathtubs, floor mats, towels, etc.