giving the cat baths...

Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair
which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath
and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub.

If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair
when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why
there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair.

Sherry

"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:iXnjb.39747$La.13235@fed1read02...
That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or
some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? Bathing a cat
does not harm the cat neither physically nor emotionally. Also, not all cats
are afraid of water.

Re-read my post. I said "Cats don't need baths unless they *really*
get into something." I think this would include oil. Nor did I say all
cats are afraid of water. Do try to read before sounding off. Also,
here are some links:

From http://www.thecatsite.com/cat_care/care.php?a=coat - "Most
domestic shorthairs need relatively little grooming. Regular brushing,
at least once a week helps to keep the coat looking good, by removing
dead hair. Getting rid of dead hair also prevents it from scattering
around your home. It is advised to often brush cats that shed a lot.
Usually it is not necessary to bathe a shorthair cat, unless it gets
its coat very dirty. You should also bathe the cat if it is covered
with a substance that you don't want him to lick off."

From http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/Care/...atGrooming.htm -
"You should not bath your cat more often than necessary, since
shampoos will remove the natural oils that protect your cats skin and
hair."


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"Karen M." wrote in message
My cat Ernie is white and will come inside from the yard absolutely
*brown* from rolling around (we call him Dirty Bird..), and a few
hours later he's pristine again. Cats don't need baths unless they
*really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin
that they need.

"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:iXnjb.39747$La.13235@fed1read02...
That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or
some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? Bathing a cat
does not harm the cat neither physically nor emotionally. Also, not all cats
are afraid of water.

Re-read my post. I said "Cats don't need baths unless they *really*
get into something." I think this would include oil. Nor did I say all
cats are afraid of water. Do try to read before sounding off. Also,
here are some links:

From http://www.thecatsite.com/cat_care/care.php?a=coat - "Most
domestic shorthairs need relatively little grooming. Regular brushing,
at least once a week helps to keep the coat looking good, by removing
dead hair. Getting rid of dead hair also prevents it from scattering
around your home. It is advised to often brush cats that shed a lot.
Usually it is not necessary to bathe a shorthair cat, unless it gets
its coat very dirty. You should also bathe the cat if it is covered
with a substance that you don't want him to lick off."

From http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/Care/...atGrooming.htm -
"You should not bath your cat more often than necessary, since
shampoos will remove the natural oils that protect your cats skin and
hair."


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www.catgalaxymedia.com
"Karen M." wrote in message
My cat Ernie is white and will come inside from the yard absolutely
*brown* from rolling around (we call him Dirty Bird..), and a few
hours later he's pristine again. Cats don't need baths unless they
*really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin
that they need.

That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or
some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them?

Realizing that reading isn't your strong suit, please recall yesterday's post
which stated the opposite. Face it. You bathe your cats because *you want to*.

Sherry

That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or
some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them?

Realizing that reading isn't your strong suit, please recall yesterday's post
which stated the opposite. Face it. You bathe your cats because *you want to*.

Sherry

From: itty (Sherry )

Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair
which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath
and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub.

If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair
when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why
there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair.

Sherry

Exactly. Also, you might want to feed a higher quality cat food and then maybe
she won't shed as much.

Lauren
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From: itty (Sherry )

Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair
which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath
and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub.

If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair
when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why
there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair.

Sherry

Exactly. Also, you might want to feed a higher quality cat food and then maybe
she won't shed as much.

Lauren
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Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: (Gid Tanner)

I have to tell an old joke that this thread reminded me of--I
apologize if you've heard it befo

"You know, I had to stop giving my cat baths."

"Why is that?"

"It was too hard getting the fur off of my tongue."

:-)

LOL!!!! Good one

Lauren
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From: (Gid Tanner)

I have to tell an old joke that this thread reminded me of--I
apologize if you've heard it befo

"You know, I had to stop giving my cat baths."

"Why is that?"

"It was too hard getting the fur off of my tongue."

:-)

LOL!!!! Good one

Lauren
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PawsForThought wrote:

From: itty (Sherry )


Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair
which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath
and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub.

If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair
when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why
there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair.

Sherry


Exactly. Also, you might want to feed a higher quality cat food and then maybe
she won't shed as much.

Oh, no no no no no no no no!! Do *not* bring up the food with CP, I
repeat *do not* bring up the food!! LOL


Lauren
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Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm