How to Give a Hairless Cat a Bath

Hairless cats are very odd looking cats. They are also known as Sphynx cats and have a wedge shaped head and large ears. These cats are not actually hairless. They have a very short coat of hair, almost like peach fuzz. Even though Sphynx cats do not have fur like other cats, they do need a bath once a week. If handled correctly, your hairless cat will not give any trouble when getting a bath.

Things You'll Need

  • Washcloth
  • Cat shampoo
  • Soft towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Have the towel close at hand for when you take your cat out of the water. He will need to be dried immediately, but gently. Hairless cats tend to feel the cold more because of their almost non-existent fur.

    • 2

      Run water in your tub or sink. The water should come no higher than your cat’s shoulders. The bath water should be warm.

    • 3

      Gently wet your cat with the washcloth.

    • 4

      Pour a little bit of cat shampoo on the washcloth and lather your cat. Bathe a hairless cat like you would a baby. Don’t get any soap in her eyes. Rinse.

    • 5

      Take him out of the water and quickly wrap a towel around him. It takes just a couple of minutes until he is dry.