Things You'll Need
- Nail clippers
- Cotton balls
- Cotton swabs
- Tweezers
- Washcloth
- Cat shampoo
- Towel
- Comb
Instructions
Clip the cat's nails before bathing. This prevents the animal from accidentally scratching you during the bath.
Clean the cat's ears with a moist cotton ball. Check the ear for dirt or excretions. Clean the ear canal with a cotton swab if you see any debris. Do not insert the cotton swab too deeply into the ear canal.
Pluck any long hairs around the ears with the tweezers. Pull out any hairs that extend beyond the edge of the ear.
Wash the cat's face with a warm, wet washcloth. Be careful around the cat's eyes.
Place the cat in a sink. Wet the cat's body thoroughly. Keep the water away from the face.
Pour cat shampoo onto the cat's back and work the lather all over the body. Do not wash the face with shampoo.
Rinse the cat to remove all shampoo.
Dry the cat with a towel and comb the clean fur.