I agree totally with the above. Especially that you can't get a cat really clean with wipes. How can you get them clean with out rinsing away soap and dirt? It just doesn't make sense. But if it works for the occasional bather with a short haired cat then more power to you!
Actually bathing and blow drying are the best thing for a long haired cat. Especially if you have a pet dryer (high velocity). The blow drying of the wet coat actually has a combing effect and prevents damage from pulling and breakage. I would blow dry (and actually do) a non-show cat! I understand your naturalistic ideals and applaud them. But it just doesn't fit all cat types. I've never had a cat that put up a huge fight or was traumatized by bathing them. In fact they get so frisky and playful after their baths I have to conclude that they feel better. I'm not a fan of regular bathing of a short haired, domestic cat. But there are some cases where it is for the best. One of the others reasons is people with allergies or asthma. Dander is from saliva contact with the actual skin and it one of the highest allergens and triggers of asthma. Regular bathing could mean the difference of a cat not having a home or having a home. And the person with the condition having the joy of a feline companion!
Interesting comment and very true.Originally Posted by mzjazz2u
Actually bathing and blow drying are the best thing for a long haired cat. Especially if you have a pet dryer (high velocity). The blow drying of the wet coat actually has a combing effect and prevents damage from pulling and breakage. I would blow dry (and actually do) a non-show cat! I understand your naturalistic ideals and applaud them. But it just doesn't fit all cat types. I've never had a cat that put up a huge fight or was traumatized by bathing them. In fact they get so frisky and playful after their baths I have to conclude that they feel better. I'm not a fan of regular bathing of a short haired, domestic cat. But there are some cases where it is for the best. One of the others reasons is people with allergies or asthma. Dander is from saliva contact with the actual skin and it one of the highest allergens and triggers of asthma. Regular bathing could mean the difference of a cat not having a home or having a home. And the person with the condition having the joy of a feline companion!
It's not natural for a cat to eat processed dry food either. But most cat owners feed it anyway. Collars, micro chips and vaccinations aren't natural either. But many of us use them anyway!
