Saskia having a bath!!

[Kay]

I thought everyone might like to see this series of pics of a kitten having a bath, especially Amber as this is her new little girl Saskia (formerly Gemma).

GETTING WET.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksa.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksb.jpg

ALL IN A LATHER.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksd.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wkse.jpg

THE RINSE.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksf.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksh.jpg

TOWEL DRIED

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksi.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksj.jpg

PRIOR TO HAIR DRYING

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksl.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksm.jpg

BEING DRIED

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wksn.jpg


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskiabath7wkso.jpg

THE FINISHED KITTEN!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Saskia7wksd.jpg

[angieh]

Thanks so much for posting that series Kay. They made me laugh - especially the look on Saskia's little face and where she is poking her tongue out. In the "lathering" stage, I couldn't tell which part of her was which!

How often do you give her a bath?

[alexgirl73]

oh my word, she is too cute for words!!! By the looks of the tongue sticking out she isn't too keen on bathing :lol:

[Kay]

This is Saskia's first bath, she is 7 weeks old. I will bath her every two weeks until she goes to Amber's so that she is well and truely used to being bathed. She is really good probably one of the best kittens I have had.

It is essential that Persians can cope with a bath due to the length of their coats and this is why I start bathing them young. I only use Infacare baby shampoo on them, not a cat shampoo. It is so mild and easy to rinse. Cat shampoos are to harsh for a young kitten's coat. I even use Infacare for some of my adults. Many cat shampoos can be difficult to get out of the coats (despite what has been said in 1 or 2 grooming threads lately), unless you opt for the really expensive show preparations. Infacare is really quick at rinsing out and leaves no heavy residue.

[Kay]

oh my word, she is too cute for words!!! By the looks of the tongue sticking out she isn't too keen on bathing :lol:

Actually Alex she is brilliant at being bathed. She doesn't struggle and isn't even bothered by the hair dryer. Joshua was playing in the background and I think she wanted to go and play rather than be dried :roll:

[angieh]

Thanks for the tip about Infacare Kay. I bought some grooming wipes yesterday to see if they work for Pip's grubby hocks - if not, I'll get some Infacare!

[Kay]

Thanks for the tip about Infacare Kay. I bought some grooming wipes yesterday to see if they work for Pip's grubby hocks - if not, I'll get some Infacare!

Worth a go Angie. When I used to prepare Tate for a show I used to rub neat lemon washing up liquid into any greasy or stained areas and then rinse it thoroughly out, he used to have awful stud cat tail. The lemon cuts through grease and stubborn stains. Just rinse it thoroughly out.

[candyshandy]

Aww how cute she looks all wet:D

[Kay]

Aww how cute she looks all wet:D

A much smaller female version of Barney, Candice :lol:

[dandysmom]

Poor little mite! She doesn't look happy at all, but I know that show cats have to be bathed. And she does look just gorgeous when all finished, what a cutie!

[Amber_Leigh1]

Ah bless her Kay - she's looks lovely and the photo's did make me chuckle!

Well Tigger's first proper bath today went fine actually - really suprised!! No meow's at all and only tried to jump out once - think he actually enjoyed the gently running water over him! Think he may need a few times to get used to the dryer but it really shocked me how stress free the whole thing was. - he is actually much worse with grooming than bathing! Also was sooo shocked at the amount of dirt that came out of his coat - he's lovely, soft and clean now - thanks for all the pointers Kay and Candice!!

Will post a couple of pics shortly when I've downloaded them!

[Kay]

Glad you like the pics, Amber.

Well done on bathing Tigger. They usually don't mind the bathing it is the hair dryer that takes more getting used to. Can't wait to see the pics of a lovely clean Tigger.

I have updated the website at long last!!

[Amber_Leigh1]

Here's Tigger being rinsed :)
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad324/Amber_Leigh1/th_Tigger015.jpg

All rinsed well
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad324/Amber_Leigh1/th_Tigger016.jpg

All dry, clean, happy and lovely!!
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad324/Amber_Leigh1/th_Tigger020.jpg

Not nearly as hard as I thought it would be!!

[dandysmom]

Oh bless! Such a good cat to put up with that. and looking so nice at the end!

[angieh]

Now they both need a good cuddle!

[candyshandy]

Well done to you and Tigger, he looks lovely and fluffy after his bath. ;)

I've found that they don't knot as much if you keep bathing regularly :D - always a bonus;)