Giving a dog a bath is often pretty straightforward — just soap them up and hose them down. But cats are a whole other animal. And while it’s true that felines do a better job of cleaning themselves ...

First things first, if you are a cat owner who has never bathed a cat (*raises hand*), you are doing just fine. "Most people will never need to bathe their cat in their lifetime. It is only for very ...

Practical advice from feline behavior experts to reduce stress, build trust, and make bath time safer and easier for both you ...

Ancient cats lived in arid environments. Therefore, to survive, cats did not need to swim or spend time in water. Today, many ...

Cats are apex predators, optimized for sprinting and stalking. But perhaps the most ingenious aspect of their design is that they come with a built-in shower. Cat tongues are amazing little ...

We know dogs need regular baths, but what about cats? Especially if they're inside-only cats, are baths ever necessary? Cats are known for their exceptional personal hygiene habits. They are very ...

I was recently at a Nevada animal shelter where the volunteers want to bathe the cats available for adoption. The idea seemed bizarre to me. I’ve had cats since I began walking, and I can count on two ...