The cat is an animal that spends a good part of its time grooming itself. It is your instinct. If it did not, if it lived in its natural habitat it would not have much chance of survival, since a predator would immediately perceive its scent. Therefore, no need to bathe except in some situations.
Only if he is ill or has gotten too dirty can we (and indeed should) make sure that sooner rather than later he will have shiny hair again. But, Can I bathe my cat with normal shampoo? Let us know the answer.
Can the cat be bathed with human shampoo?
The answer is No.. On the skin there is a thin outer layer of fat that protects the dermis. This layer insulates the skin from the sun and cold, enough to prevent damage. But if you bathe too often or with soaps that do not respect the pH of the skin, this layer is gradually removed.
In the case of cats, the pH is acidic (5.5), while ours is more alkaline (it is between 7 and 7.5). If we use unsuitable products we will be damaging our friend's skin, even if we bathe it with mild baby shampoos. Keep in mind that a cat is not a baby.
Although we think that the bath products used to keep little humans clean are soft and harmless, in reality this is not the case: their pH is lower than that of the feline, so they are not suitable for him.
How to bathe a cat?
If the furry dog has gotten very dirty or if he is very sick and we see that he does not groom himself as often as he did before, we can bathe him using a cat shampoo that we will find in veterinary clinics or in pet stores no more than once a month.
It is important that we get used to it little by little, if possible from a young age. With many treats for cats and caresses, and above all without forcing him to anything, we can get him to accept the bathroom. Afterwards, we will dry it well with a towel and, if you have long hair, we will dry it with a hair dryer at a distance with warm air.
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