Bathing a Sphynx is really no trouble when you get into the routine, and of course they take no time at all to dry!
I thought it would be helpful for you to see step by step how I take each of my kitties throught their bath routine.
1) I set up my bathing area with everything I need before getting started. I use two towels. One for a grooming mat and one for drying.
2) I have a wonderful large kitchen sink that is perfect for bathing the cats in. I fill the sink with warm water up to about tummy level on the cat I'm bathing. Before placing the cat in the sink I check the water temperature with my elbow.
3) Some cats seem to enjoy being bathed while others do not, but with routine (and a few treats) they will adjust. I bathe my cats with J&J baby soap. I lather starting under the belly and then work from neck to tail. I keep washcloths specifically for the cats.
4) After rinsing thouroughly, the cat is placed on a towel outside of the sink and wrapped in a second towel. While wrapped up it is a good time to wipe the eyes and face with a clean damp cloth. I rinse out a baby wipe for this purpose.
5) Ears are cleaned next with Q-Tips and cotton balls. I am very careful not to go too deep into the ear canal. I buy ear cleaner from my vet.
6) The toenails on a Sphynx collect dirt and oils and must be cleaned. After bathtime these oils are softer and can be easily removed with a baby wipe. Be sure to gently clean the fold of skin around the nail as that can collect dirt and debris as well.
7) Now I trim toenails. It is easiest if I keep the cat wrapped in the towel and only expose one foot at a time. I look for the pink nerve inside the nail and trim the nail just beyond it, being careful not to cut too close as this is painful and will cause bleeding.
8) Now it's time for a kiss and a treat! Routine is the key to a clean and healthy cat. If you keep a good routine, the cat knows what to expect and bathing becomes an easy and quick procedure.
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