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What cat shampoo is safe to use, and will my cat bite me when bathing?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 7 months and 6 days old

So now i know i can shower them..but what can i use for them . not a human shampoo either a soap..and will she bite me..she often bites me..but

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Jeffrey Milner

Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2018

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.
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  • Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 11th, 2020

    The only shampoo you should use on a cat that is not cat shampoo would be human baby shampoo. I think you should apply a topical flea treatment on him one day after you bathe him just to rule that out as the problem.

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