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Wondering if you can give your hamster a bath? Not sure how to properly clean your hamster cage? These tips will help you keep your hamster and their habitat clean and comfortable.
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Read more about regularly grooming your cat and what steps to take.
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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
Cats generally do not require bathes because they are so great about cleaning and grooming themselvs. Their nails naturally shed every 6-8 weeks and having them clipped actually leads to scratching because they want to make them sharp. As far as hair trimmed, that is personal preference for you. Try to brush her daily to get her used to it so there will be no tangles or mats. IF a mat does develop, then she will it cut out by the groomer. Her teeth should be brushed at least 3 times a week if able and you can do this at home with finger tooth brush and feline approved tooth past to help.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello. This may work, all you can do is try. Use the dose recommended by your veterinarian, & if this does not do the trick, then consider having her professionally groomed or sedated & shaved by your veterinarian. Thanks for contacting Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
That is not necessarily a sign related to any skin disease or parasite infestation. Rabbits grooms themselves normally and spend long time doing that during the day. If you think the grooming is excessive, and some skin lesions are noticed, a check up would be needed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Updated on August 12th, 2025