Thread: Tips on Cleaning an MC

I have only ever bathed show cats the others have all been fine with just being groomed a good brush & go with a slicker keeps them in pretty good shape but with show cat No1 we did bath him as had no option but once we got the shower started using that,it's a lot easier for both you & furry,the one thing that you need to do is make sure you get all the shampoo well washed out or it will dry on the cats skin & make it more itchy....... If you can shower then get furry into bathroom,start the shower going & they do like it fairly warm then get furry & slowly introduce it to getting wet {my shower is over bath so I put shower screen partly over so it helps block escape route { have friend who has the cubicle so she gets into swimming costume....!!!!} once wet turn shower head away & shampoo then rinse down.... I find by talking to them all the while & making it a bit of fun they seem to accept it,the one that we bathed we got used to just going into a small amount of water & had toys & played with him then increased the depth until there was enough to give him a proper bath but he too liked the shower once we had that facility,the two that show now are very obliging by standing with their front paws on the edge of the bath so their undercarriage can have a good rinse down,also comes in very handy if they have dirty drawers,MC owners worst nightmare but so easy when you can wash them down that way....... Depending what type of carrier you have but if you have the wire ones after giving them a good towel rub you could pop them into carrier & put hairdryer over them to help dry off,once again except for one we have always been able to use the hairdryer normally on ours & they love it but even Ruby who didn't think it was a good idea to start with has now found that actually it is a nice feeling....With the waxy ears get a wad of warm damp cottonwool & clean the waxy area just make sure it is well wrung out,water down the ear canal is not a good thing & I would do it whenever she looks as if she needs it again out of my gang i only have one that I have to do that too..... one thing before you try to bath/shower give nails a good clip,if you do them a couple of days before attempting the big wash there is less to go in but if it is only because of a slight smell & she loves grooming why not get some light powder & rub well into fur then give a good brush might be all she needs...sorry that went into an essay but good luck to you both I am sure Gabbie & you will build up a super bond {our first MC was an ex breeding queen} & photos please....xxx