How do I bathe Simba?

[jckkerrison]

We show three of ours so had to get them used to that big tub,we found that if you left the bathroom door open they would wander in to see you & running water would draw them so to begin with we would just run the cold water slowly & rattle plug around & normaly curiosity gets the better so they hop in & play with plug chain & while they are doing that the water catches their eye & we just splash it over them & make general fun,then after a few goes at that we put a couple of inches of water in & pop them in it but at the same time make a lot of the chain again & even have a toy to splash in there with them & just generally make it fun,gradually increase depth of water to that you would use if they needed to have bath.I have five that will get in no problem now & just love it when you put the shower over them & all of them plus our old lady that we didn't have from a youngster will stand in the sink in the utility room with feet on the side & just let you wash down their bloomers easily if they have an accident.That I can manage on my own but will admit to needing two of us when bathing the big boys for show day.Good luck, with time & patience I am sure you will find a way to do it,maine coons are not stupid & soon seem to learn what you are expecting from them.
Health Warning,make sure you have plenty of warm towels on stanby for cat & yourself