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Discover how, and how often, you should be bathing your cat using these helpful tips. Regular grooming is important for your pet and can impact their well-being.
Updated on October 29th, 2025

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Updated on October 29th, 2025
Learn more about the signs of a healthy cat’s fur and skin. Diet and grooming your cat can support healthy skin and coat.
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Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
There are cat and dog specific shampoos available at most pet stores, or on big box websites like Chewy or Amazon. While you certainly can bathe your kitty, I typically don't recommend this as a regular activity since the majority of cats do a great job of cleaning themselves. Unless your cat is getting herself into something that is causing her to be overly filthy, I would recommend letting her do the job herself to avoid yourself getting battle wounds. Hope this makes sense.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
You can give her a bath at any time! A soothing shampoo with aloe or oatmeal can help keep her skin from becoming too dry. If she doesn't like the bath, you can also use pet or baby wipes to wipe down any very dirty areas, or even a wet washcloth with a little waterless shampoo sprayed onto it.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would not recommend using baby powder as it could cause skin irritation and other issues if your cat licks it off. A pet supply store or online shop should have a pet safe dry shampoo that may be helpful.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I don't think Hermy is mentally challenged. He may just be lazy, not feel well or have intestinal parasites. Increased dandruff can appear with certain diets (allergy) as well. I would consider changing his diet, grooming him daily and adding in Omega 3 fish oils to helps his coat. You can bathe him, but cats usually aren't appreciative of baths! https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegasmalldog/ I hope this helps and I wish Hermy the best!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Yes, you can use warm water - not too hot. It is best to use shampoo made for cats but you can also use human baby shampoo. If she doesn't like the water you can always use a waterless shampoo. ( https://www.petsworld.in/catalogsearch/result/?q=waterless+shampoo )
Updated on August 12th, 2025