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Bath time for your pets
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Do you bathe your pets often?
No, they are cats. They mostly take care of themselves. I'll only bathe them if they smell funky or got into something they can't clean off themselves.
Do they enjoy it or is it a bunch of drama when it comes time to give them a bath?
I do not enjoy having to hold back a cat from jumping out of the bath, and they do not enjoy being dumped in water.
Do you take your pets to professional groomers?
No, not necessary.
No, they are cats. They mostly take care of themselves. I'll only bathe them if they smell funky or got into something they can't clean off themselves.
Do they enjoy it or is it a bunch of drama when it comes time to give them a bath?
I do not enjoy having to hold back a cat from jumping out of the bath, and they do not enjoy being dumped in water.
Do you take your pets to professional groomers?
No, not necessary.
No; cats: see last answer on that. Dog...not any more; I have weight restrictions, besides, I'm too old for that shit.
N/A ..... but the dog does not seem to mind going to the 'spa'.
Yes, maybe twice a year.
My last dog HATED water. Hated baths in particular. Was a wrestling match when it came time to wash him. I'd take him to the beach, lake or river and see other dogs splashing around the shore having lots of fun. My dog would be terrified and wouldn't go near it.
Aww congrats on the new addition to your family.
My dog is sometimes hard to get in the sink (she’s a chihuahua so we just bathe her in the kitchen sink that’s plenty big). Once she’s in she doesn’t mind it.
My sister bathes her dog at her house in the tub. She’s a King Charles so she’s a bit bigger and harder to manage. She hates bathes.
My sister bathes her dog at her house in the tub. She’s a King Charles so she’s a bit bigger and harder to manage. She hates bathes.
I had a ferret who hated baths. He would never bite me, but he would throw a fit and wreck everything in his cage after the deed was done.
In the summer I tend to bathe my cat more often because she does go outdoors during the summer so she does tend to get more dirty. So during the summer it's about once a month I give her a bath. During the winter months it's pretty much once every 3-4 months.
I used to bath my cat often when little but Nowadays, I only bathe my cat when necessary since she is an indoor cat. Twice a year, I take her to the vet, where they handle everything including trimming nails, bathing, and cutting her fur.My cat grooms herself regularly, so most of the time, she doesn't need any more baths.
How much does it cost to get your cat bathed and all that? It may be something I start doing. I'll look into the cost of it cause it would be helpful to bring her somewhere to get it all done.
It's not very cheap and is likely comparable to dog grooming costs.
However, the issue with cat grooming is that there aren't many places to compare prices in my area since most places don't handle cats. This leaves only veterinary clinics, and even then, most will do the fur and nails but won't wash the cat.
Grooming also involves the additional cost of sedative medication, which cost more than the actual fur cut
The last time I had my cat groomed, I paid a little under $200 AUD, but prices can vary, but you'll need to check your area to see what options are available.
Typically, at the veterinary hospital where I take my cat for her health needs, they only do her fur and don't provide washing services.
For bathing, I have to take her to another veterinary clinic in a different area.
However, the issue with cat grooming is that there aren't many places to compare prices in my area since most places don't handle cats. This leaves only veterinary clinics, and even then, most will do the fur and nails but won't wash the cat.
Grooming also involves the additional cost of sedative medication, which cost more than the actual fur cut
The last time I had my cat groomed, I paid a little under $200 AUD, but prices can vary, but you'll need to check your area to see what options are available.
Typically, at the veterinary hospital where I take my cat for her health needs, they only do her fur and don't provide washing services.
For bathing, I have to take her to another veterinary clinic in a different area.
Wow I was not expecting it to be $200. I will take a look at the cost here because I know some pet stores where I live offer nail trimmings and bathing the cat but I never looked into how much it was.
Just a little over $100 was for the sedative medication alone.
Both of my previous dogs hated getting a bath. The first one, Buddy, he would somehow know it was his bath time and would come into my room (if my roommate was the one giving him a bath, or vice versa) and hang out with me to try and hide. 😂 He'd also do everything possible to avoid looking at the bathroom. I'd be holding him in my arms, and he'd bury his face into my shirt as if not looking at he bathroom meant it didn't exist.
