Only use fragrance-free shampoos. Baby shampoos are designed to be gentle for human babies and also work well for kittens. You can also use fragrance-free dish detergent. No matter what soap you use, avoid your kitten's eyes and try to keep the inside of their ears dry.
- What can I wash my cat with if I don't have cat shampoo?
- Do kittens need special shampoo?
- Can I bathe my cat with kids shampoo?
- What can I use to bathe my cat?
What can I wash my cat with if I don't have cat shampoo?
Never use human shampoo on cats as they are unsuitable for cat hair and may dry out their skin. For a water bath, use a cleansing and deodorising shampoo formulated with natural ingredients. For cats with dry skin, try a dry skin and conditioning shampoo.
Do kittens need special shampoo?
Have your kitty shampoo ready.
Kittens need a special baby shampoo, and cats with fleas need one formulated to kill fleas, flea eggs, etc. Cats without fleas can use general cat shampoo.
Can I bathe my cat with kids shampoo?
Can I Use Baby Shampoo For Cats? Yes, you can use baby shampoo for cats. Because the ingredients in baby shampoo are gentle, they are typically safe for cats, as well.
What can I use to bathe my cat?
Use a Cat Shampoo: Don't use human shampoo on your cat.
Instead, use a shampoo that's designed for cats. Start at your cat's neck and gently massage the shampoo toward the tail. Avoid their face, eyes, and ears.