Riley and Xander - get a bath!

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Riley and Xander both had a bath today
Riley was due for one, he gets one every 3 or 4 months because his long fur gets smelly, so I figured we would give Xander one too! He wasn't as calm about it as Riley but he did very well, and didn't use his claws or teeth!


Here are some before pictures. They were snuggling on the couch together for a few minutes!




And then here are the after pictures! They are still drying off


This one looks like they are saying "did they get you too?"


Riley looks thrilled


this pic of Xander cracks me up!



They smell much better now
I used Earthbath cat shampoo which has a wild cherry scent. Riley got conditioner too because he tangles so bad.
 

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haha i thought cats hated water

so saying that flash plodges in her water bowl

are cats easy enough to bath?
 
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Well, I've had cats in the past that went NUTS when I tried to bathe them. Some will hurt you! My two now aren't too bad, but it does take two people to get the job done.
 

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Do a google search on "How to Bathe a Cat." Funny essay, and not far off for most cats who have not had them on a regular basis.
 

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OMG look at Xander's face!
Poor guy.

Bea got a bath last night, too. She sits pretty well in the sink, but if she sees the opportunity to leave, she's gonna take off.
 

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Awwww............. They're totally buddies now!
I LOVE the pic of Riley and Xander "talking" to each other after the bath!!!!


Poor kitties - look SO pathetic all wet. MUST give the good boys extra treats!


Laurie
 

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Awww, just look at those boys.
They're best buds through it all.

That last one of Xander is classic.
 

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Originally Posted by -_aj_-

haha i thought cats hated water

so saying that flash plodges in her water bowl

are cats easy enough to bath?
They can be easy to bath if you take it slow, and help them realize that there is nothing to fear.

I have a kitty who splooshes and plays in the water bucket...the one we keep out for the dogs...Lol! All the cats seem to actually prefer drinking from the bucket, but Latifah will sit there and dip her paws in it too, and then she comes and jumps on your lap
 
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They've both been pouting all day since the baths
but they're SO soft and sweet-smelling now!
 

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Great snuggling pictures, but neither one look tooo thrilled after the bath, but I bet they smell MARVELOUS!!
 

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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

this pic of Xander cracks me up!

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Paula...you should start a new thread titled...
Caption the picture.
The look on Xander's face is priceless.



Riley and Xander together at last and they smell good too.
 
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Originally Posted by xocats

Paula...you should start a new thread titled...
Caption the picture.
The look on Xander's face is priceless.



Riley and Xander together at last and they smell good too.


Maybe one of the calendar contests will have a "wet kitty" month! I might have a chance then
 

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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

Maybe one of the calendar contests will have a "wet kitty" month! I might have a chance then
I love that idea...
hope your send it to a mod for consideration.
 

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Bless them both
Cat`s always seem to have that 'defeated' expression after a bath, don`t they?


I really want to give Sooty a bath but I`m scared
 
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