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You can either to this 2-minute bath with a partner to help! Or try it yourself if you’re a brave soul!

Starting the Bath

Use a basin, sink or tub depending on the size of your kitty. 

Make sure the water is hot, but not scalding! If the water is too cold they will shiver which would make them vulnerable to getting sick. Plus, no one likes a cold bath.

Prepping the Shampoo

Fill your designated bathing area with 2-4 inches of water, just enough to get their paws wet. There is no need to fill it very high at all. Add about a quarter size amount of shampoo to a wet washcloth.

Be Gentle With Their Head

It’s best to just avoid the head altogether. Never get a kitty’s ears wet! If they get wet, dry them out immediately. Thier ears are sensitive and can be damaged easily. You can place cotton balls in their ears if your really need to.

Wash Their Back

The main goal is to shampoo their back since it is the largest area. Hold them just above the water and slowly ease them in. Wash their back with the washcloth and rinse. The prime time to give them a bath is when they are shedding their coat.

Towel Time

Wrap your kitty in a towel! If they don’t like towels, just pet them with the towel. You could also try using a hairdryer. Although, due to the loud high pitched sound, they may not like it.

Yay! Treats!

Of course, reward your kitty with their favorite treat (before and after if your like)! Whether it is wet food or a simple treat, and it will most definitely go a long way. Overall, make sure the experience is positive for both of you by whatever means necessary.  

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".