I said 'bonding' because my 2 cats like to be wiped off. I try to do it every Saturday and clean their ears and then put some toothpaste into their mouth on their upper back teeth. Then I brush them quickly, just after being lightly towel dried. They KNOW you are one of the pack and accept you if you help them. My older cat cleans me back by licking my hand...
It keeps peace in the house, too, because they both smell the same. They know that you're helping them stay clean! They also love to be brushed anytime! Only when they come to me for it. I'll hold up the brush and they come to my lap. The hairier one will sit for many minutes; I show her how much hair I took off and she understands and stays there until she indicates for me to stop (teeth on my hand or pushes my hand away). The less hairy cat comes over and gets a couple of quick swipes and off she goes!
It keeps peace in the house, too, because they both smell the same. They know that you're helping them stay clean! They also love to be brushed anytime! Only when they come to me for it. I'll hold up the brush and they come to my lap. The hairier one will sit for many minutes; I show her how much hair I took off and she understands and stays there until she indicates for me to stop (teeth on my hand or pushes my hand away). The less hairy cat comes over and gets a couple of quick swipes and off she goes!