Bathing a Fold-eared cat is generally done 2-3 times a month, and it can also be decided based on how dry the Fold-eared cat's body is. What are the precautions for bathing Fold-eared cats? Fold-eared cats should not bathe too frequently, but they should not go without cleaning for a long time. When bathing a Fold-eared cat, you must also master certain methods so that it can complete the entire bathing task quietly.

Precautions for bathing Fold-eared cats:

1: Precautions for folded-eared cats before taking a bath

1: In order to prevent the bath water from entering the eyes of the cat with folded ears, you can squeeze a little eye ointment into the eyelids of the cat with folded ears before taking a bath to prevent and protect the eyes.

2: The tail of a cat with folded ears is easy to get dirty, especially male cats with folded ears excrete secretions from the root of the tail, and the tail is often stained with dirt. This kind of dirt cannot be washed away with water. You can scrub it with a toothbrush dipped in bath liquid, and then rinse it with warm water.

2: Don’t bathe too frequently

It is not advisable to take a bath when a Fold-eared cat is unwell or sick. The frequency of bathing should not be too frequent, usually 2-3 times a month. Because the oil on the skin of a Fold-eared cat has a certain protective effect on the skin and hair, if you bathe too often, a large amount of oil will be lost, which will easily make the Fold-eared cat's hair brittle and reduce the elasticity of the skin, otherwise it may become a skin problem. Triggers of inflammation.

Three: Keep the room warm

When a Fold-eared cat takes a bath, the room should be kept warm, especially in winter, to prevent the Fold-eared cat from catching a cold. Before taking a bath, the folded-eared cat should also be allowed to perform slight activities to make the cat eliminate feces and urine.

Four: Stuff it with absorbent cotton balls

Be careful not to let water pour into the eyes and ears of the folded-eared cat, so as not to cause the folded-eared cat's resentment. You can first put absorbent cotton balls in the folded-eared cat's ears and take them out after bathing.

Five: Fold-eared cats under 6 months old should not be bathed

Small fold-eared cats under 6 months old are prone to disease and generally do not need to be bathed. Fold-eared cats over 6 months old should not be bathed too often, generally 1 to 2 times a month. Because the oil in the skin has a protective effect on the skin and coat, if you bathe frequently and lose a lot of oil, the coat will become rough, brittle and dull, and the skin elasticity will decrease, affecting the appearance of the cat with folded ears. Do not bathe Fold-eared cats frequently. If the hair of a folded-eared cat is relatively short, it can be washed once every few months. For a long-haired cat, once a month is enough. Grooming the Fold-eared cat frequently can also ensure the cleanliness of the Fold-eared cat.

Six: Use a hair dryer to dry the hair

After cleaning the Fold-eared cat, use a towel to wipe off the water droplets on the Fold-eared cat's hair, and then use a hair dryer to dry the hair to prevent the Fold-eared cat from catching cold and getting sick.