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To Bathe or Not to Bathe?

by Alison Faria

I admit it: I’ve never given my cats a bath. While daily brushing is an absolute necessity, the amount of grooming they do keeps them very clean. However, all three of my cats are short-haired. Had they been long-haired, I would probably give them a monthy bath. If you’re a kitty parent with cats that you give a bath too, here’s an article that will help you to do so without getting scratched.


Posted in Cat Info on July 15th, 2008

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