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 ...

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 ...

Since June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, I thought it would be interesting to talk about cats and bath time. We know dogs need baths on a regular basis, some as often as once a week, and most ...

ORLANDO, FLA. — These reader questions were answered by veterinarians attending the North American Veterinary Conference Jan. 19-23, in Orlando, FL. Q: I rescued a cat who needs a bath. How do you ...

Cats are naturally clean creatures and so if cat owners are bathing them too much then it does more harm than good for cats. They spend hours licking their fur every day and keeping it shiny and ...