Bathtime....

[littlebeast13]

The neighborhood fleas have found the boys, so they got a nice little flea bath this morning. I was only attacked once during the ordeal, and that was surprisingly by Ody who actually jumped on my back claws a-flailing. But once I got them each in the tub, they calmed down...... somewhat.....

CAUTION: Wet pussy ahead....

lb13

[a1mamacat]

Be very afraid!!

Ody looks upset and resigned.


Spilly is planning revenge

[SportsFan68]

Poor kittycats! But I'm sure you both feel better now that it's over.

1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.

2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water, and have both lids lifted.

3. Obtain the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

4. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids (you may need to stand on the lid so that he cannot escape).
CAUTION: Do not get any part of your body too close to the edge, as his paws will be reaching out for any purchase they can find.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a 'power wash and rinse' which I have found to be quite effective.

6. Have someone open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no people between the toilet and the outside door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he will dry himself.

Sincerely,

The Dog

[SportsFan68]

PINKPAW and company

Washing Your Cat
(I can't imagine it would actually work this way. I haven't tried this method.)

Some people have the misconception that cats never have to be bathed; that somehow they "lick" themselves clean. Well contrary to this popular belief, cats do NOT have some enzyme in their saliva that resembles Tide (with or without bleach). Cats, like their nemesis, the dog, do get dirty and have a variety of odors; from smelling like the outhouse where you camped last year to the same odor as your dog's breath. Now we all know that cats HATE water. And we know that giving the cat a sedative to ease this process of a bath is out of the question. So, the best approach is both sneaky and direct.

Remember now, this is not the dumb dog who can be led to tub with lies and a trail of Kibbles and Bits. Although your cat has the advantage of smarts, quickness and total lack of concern for you, you have the advantage of size, strength, and the ability to wear protective garments.

First: Dress for the occasion.A 4-ply rubber wet suit is suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves.

A Bathtub with a glass enclosure is preferred to the one with a shower curtain. A frenzied cat can shred one of these in about 3. 5 seconds.

Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area before hand. No, blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.

Draw the water, making it a little warmer than needed as you still need to find the cat. Position everything strategically in the shower, so you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.

Find your cat. Use the element of surprise. Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying him/her to the supper dish. No need to worry about the cat noticing your strange attire, the cat barely notices you anyway.

Once you and the cat are inside the bathroom, speed is essential. In one single liquid motion . shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water. While the cat is still in a state of shock, locate the Kitty Bubbles and squirt whatever part of him is above the water line. You have just begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Remember that cats have no handles and add the fact that he now has soapy fur. His state of shock has worn off and he's madder than a wet hornet.

As best you can (wearing welder's gloves), try to field his body as he catapults through the air toward the ceiling. If possible, give another squirt of Kitty Bubbles with his body now fully exposed.

During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously. No need to worry about rinsing. As he slides down the glass enclosure into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the process.

Only attempt the lather and rinse process about 3 times. The cat will realize the lack of traction on the glass by then and will use the next attempt on the first available part of you.

Next, the cat must be dried. No, this is NOT the easiest part. By this stage, you are worn out and the cat has just become semi-permanently affixed to your right leg. We suggest here that you drain the tub and in full view of your cat, reach for the bottle of Kitty Bubbles.

If you have done step 10 correctly, the cat will be off your leg and hanging precariously from your helmet. Although this view of the cat is most disgusting, he will be in a much better position for wrapping the towel round him.

Be sure cat is firmly wrapped in towel before opening tub enclosure. Open bathroom door, put towel wrapped cat on floor and step back quickly. Into tub, if possible, and do not open enclosure until all you can see is the shredded towel.

In about 2 hours it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge.

[littlebeast13]

Some people have the misconception that cats never have to be bathed; that somehow they "lick" themselves clean. Well contrary to this popular belief, cats do NOT have some enzyme in their saliva that resembles Tide (with or without bleach). Cats, like their nemesis, the dog, do get dirty and have a variety of odors; from smelling like the outhouse where you camped last year to the same odor as your dog's breath. Now we all know that cats HATE water. And we know that giving the cat a sedative to ease this process of a bath is out of the question. So, the best approach is both sneaky and direct.

Remember now, this is not the dumb dog who can be led to tub with lies and a trail of Kibbles and Bits. Although your cat has the advantage of smarts, quickness and total lack of concern for you, you have the advantage of size, strength, and the ability to wear protective garments.

First: Dress for the occasion.A 4-ply rubber wet suit is suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves.
A Bathtub with a glass enclosure is preferred to the one with a shower curtain. A frenzied cat can shred one of these in about 3. 5 seconds.
Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area before hand. No, blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.
Draw the water, making it a little warmer than needed as you still need to find the cat. Position everything strategically in the shower, so you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.
Find your cat. Use the element of surprise. Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying him/her to the supper dish. No need to worry about the cat noticing your strange attire, the cat barely notices you anyway.
Once you and the cat are inside the bathroom, speed is essential. In one single liquid motion . shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water. While the cat is still in a state of shock, locate the Kitty Bubbles and squirt whatever part of him is above the water line. You have just begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Remember that cats have no handles and add the fact that he now has soapy fur. His state of shock has worn off and he's madder than a wet hornet.
As best you can (wearing welder's gloves), try to field his body as he catapults through the air toward the ceiling. If possible, give another squirt of Kitty Bubbles with his body now fully exposed.
During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously. No need to worry about rinsing. As he slides down the glass enclosure into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the process.
Only attempt the lather and rinse process about 3 times. The cat will realize the lack of traction on the glass by then and will use the next attempt on the first available part of you.
Next, the cat must be dried. No, this is NOT the easiest part. By this stage, you are worn out and the cat has just become semi-permanently affixed to your right leg. We suggest here that you drain the tub and in full view of your cat, reach for the bottle of Kitty Bubbles.
If you have done step 10 correctly, the cat will be off your leg and hanging precariously from your helmet. Although this view of the cat is most disgusting, he will be in a much better position for wrapping the towel round him.
Be sure cat is firmly wrapped in towel before opening tub enclosure. Open bathroom door, put towel wrapped cat on floor and step back quickly. Into tub, if possible, and do not open enclosure until all you can see is the shredded towel.
In about 2 hours it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge.

Got any advice on bathing a squirrel?

lb13

[littlebeast13]

BTW, I bought Band Aids, but didn't have to open the box. The scratches on my back and sides will go away in a few weeks.....

lb13

[Bob Juch]

Some people have the misconception that cats never have to be bathed; that somehow they "lick" themselves clean. Well contrary to this popular belief, cats do NOT have some enzyme in their saliva that resembles Tide (with or without bleach). Cats, like their nemesis, the dog, do get dirty and have a variety of odors; from smelling like the outhouse where you camped last year to the same odor as your dog's breath. Now we all know that cats HATE water. And we know that giving the cat a sedative to ease this process of a bath is out of the question. So, the best approach is both sneaky and direct.

Remember now, this is not the dumb dog who can be led to tub with lies and a trail of Kibbles and Bits. Although your cat has the advantage of smarts, quickness and total lack of concern for you, you have the advantage of size, strength, and the ability to wear protective garments.

First: Dress for the occasion.A 4-ply rubber wet suit is suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves.
A Bathtub with a glass enclosure is preferred to the one with a shower curtain. A frenzied cat can shred one of these in about 3. 5 seconds.
Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area before hand. No, blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.
Draw the water, making it a little warmer than needed as you still need to find the cat. Position everything strategically in the shower, so you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.
Find your cat. Use the element of surprise. Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying him/her to the supper dish. No need to worry about the cat noticing your strange attire, the cat barely notices you anyway.
Once you and the cat are inside the bathroom, speed is essential. In one single liquid motion . shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water. While the cat is still in a state of shock, locate the Kitty Bubbles and squirt whatever part of him is above the water line. You have just begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Remember that cats have no handles and add the fact that he now has soapy fur. His state of shock has worn off and he's madder than a wet hornet.
As best you can (wearing welder's gloves), try to field his body as he catapults through the air toward the ceiling. If possible, give another squirt of Kitty Bubbles with his body now fully exposed.
During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously. No need to worry about rinsing. As he slides down the glass enclosure into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the process.
Only attempt the lather and rinse process about 3 times. The cat will realize the lack of traction on the glass by then and will use the next attempt on the first available part of you.
Next, the cat must be dried. No, this is NOT the easiest part. By this stage, you are worn out and the cat has just become semi-permanently affixed to your right leg. We suggest here that you drain the tub and in full view of your cat, reach for the bottle of Kitty Bubbles.
If you have done step 10 correctly, the cat will be off your leg and hanging precariously from your helmet. Although this view of the cat is most disgusting, he will be in a much better position for wrapping the towel round him.
Be sure cat is firmly wrapped in towel before opening tub enclosure. Open bathroom door, put towel wrapped cat on floor and step back quickly. Into tub, if possible, and do not open enclosure until all you can see is the shredded towel.
In about 2 hours it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge.

Got any advice on bathing a squirrel?

lb13

1) Put in toilet
2) Flush

[SportsFan68]

Some people have the misconception that cats never have to be bathed; that somehow they "lick" themselves clean. Well contrary to this popular belief, cats do NOT have some enzyme in their saliva that resembles Tide (with or without bleach). Cats, like their nemesis, the dog, do get dirty and have a variety of odors; from smelling like the outhouse where you camped last year to the same odor as your dog's breath. Now we all know that cats HATE water. And we know that giving the cat a sedative to ease this process of a bath is out of the question. So, the best approach is both sneaky and direct.

Remember now, this is not the dumb dog who can be led to tub with lies and a trail of Kibbles and Bits. Although your cat has the advantage of smarts, quickness and total lack of concern for you, you have the advantage of size, strength, and the ability to wear protective garments.

First: Dress for the occasion.A 4-ply rubber wet suit is suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves.
A Bathtub with a glass enclosure is preferred to the one with a shower curtain. A frenzied cat can shred one of these in about 3. 5 seconds.
Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area before hand. No, blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.
Draw the water, making it a little warmer than needed as you still need to find the cat. Position everything strategically in the shower, so you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.
Find your cat. Use the element of surprise. Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying him/her to the supper dish. No need to worry about the cat noticing your strange attire, the cat barely notices you anyway.
Once you and the cat are inside the bathroom, speed is essential. In one single liquid motion . shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water. While the cat is still in a state of shock, locate the Kitty Bubbles and squirt whatever part of him is above the water line. You have just begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Remember that cats have no handles and add the fact that he now has soapy fur. His state of shock has worn off and he's madder than a wet hornet.
As best you can (wearing welder's gloves), try to field his body as he catapults through the air toward the ceiling. If possible, give another squirt of Kitty Bubbles with his body now fully exposed.
During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously. No need to worry about rinsing. As he slides down the glass enclosure into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the process.
Only attempt the lather and rinse process about 3 times. The cat will realize the lack of traction on the glass by then and will use the next attempt on the first available part of you.
Next, the cat must be dried. No, this is NOT the easiest part. By this stage, you are worn out and the cat has just become semi-permanently affixed to your right leg. We suggest here that you drain the tub and in full view of your cat, reach for the bottle of Kitty Bubbles.
If you have done step 10 correctly, the cat will be off your leg and hanging precariously from your helmet. Although this view of the cat is most disgusting, he will be in a much better position for wrapping the towel round him.
Be sure cat is firmly wrapped in towel before opening tub enclosure. Open bathroom door, put towel wrapped cat on floor and step back quickly. Into tub, if possible, and do not open enclosure until all you can see is the shredded towel.
In about 2 hours it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge.

Got any advice on bathing a squirrel?

lb13

1) Put in toilet
2) Flush

Stately Harris Manor's pool works great too.

Or so I've heard . . .

[secondchance]

Be very afraid!!

Ody looks upset and resigned.


Spilly is planning revenge

ha- good analysis.

Those fuzzboys are cu-yuuute!

[littlebeast13]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

[minimetoo26]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

Yeah, but--we all know how short a trip it is from one end of your wit to the other!

[ulysses5019]

...... and it has me at my wit's end........

Some would say that you're only half right.

[littlebeast13]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

Yeah, but--we all know how short a trip it is from one end of your wit to the other!

But it's a rocky drive......

lb13

[FannyHeartsNene]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

Yeah, but--we all know how short a trip it is from one end of your wit to the other!

But it's a rocky drive......

lb13

Quad Cities REPRESENT!!!!!!11

[FannyHeartsNene]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

The boys and their fleas?

ES' monumental post?

How to get your Big Wheel back down the hallway?

What????

[littlebeast13]

Yeah, but--we all know how short a trip it is from one end of your wit to the other!

But it's a rocky drive......

lb13

Quad Cities REPRESENT!!!!!!11

I'll bet Bettendorf is lovely this time of year.....

lb13

[littlebeast13]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

The boys and their fleas?

ES' monumental post?

How to get your Big Wheel back down the hallway?

What????

Well, #1 is certainly affecting the timing of #2.

#3 is certainly not a problem.....

lb13

[FannyHeartsNene]

But it's a rocky drive......

lb13

Quad Cities REPRESENT!!!!!!11

I'll bet Bettendorf is lovely this time of year.....

lb13

Bettendorf sucks.

Davenport is stupid (and furniture).

The honour of representing for the Quad Cities falls upon the shoulders of the other two. And they carry on quite admirably.......

[FannyHeartsNene]

Ever have a problem where everything you seemed to try to eradicate it only made the problem worse?


I am having one of those problems...... and it has me at my wit's end........


lb13

The boys and their fleas?

ES' monumental post?

How to get your Big Wheel back down the hallway?

What????

Well, #1 is certainly affecting the timing of #2.

#3 is certainly not a problem.....

lb13

Are you sure they're fleas and not ear mites?

Must.......conserve.....posts..........have.....to.......stop........

[littlebeast13]

Quad Cities REPRESENT!!!!!!11

I'll bet Bettendorf is lovely this time of year.....

lb13

Bettendorf sucks.

Davenport is stupid (and furniture).

The honour of representing for the Quad Cities falls upon the shoulders of the other two. And they carry on quite admirably.......

Well, those Molinians (!?!?) have certainly got the fire down below.....

lb13

[FannyHeartsNene]

I'll bet Bettendorf is lovely this time of year.....

lb13

Bettendorf sucks.

Davenport is stupid (and furniture).

The honour of representing for the Quad Cities falls upon the shoulders of the other two. And they carry on quite admirably.......

Well, those Molinians (!?!?) have certainly got the fire down below.....

lb13

And the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line......

[littlebeast13]

The boys and their fleas?

ES' monumental post?

How to get your Big Wheel back down the hallway?

What????

Well, #1 is certainly affecting the timing of #2.

#3 is certainly not a problem.....

lb13

Are you sure they're fleas and not ear mites?

Must.......conserve.....posts..........have.....to.......stop........

I know a flea when I see one, especially after it's just bitten me......

lb13

[silvercamaro]

The most effective treatment for fleas is a product called Frontline Top Spot, which you can get from your vet. It's a measured dose of an oily liquid that you put between the animal's shoulder blades. It absorbs into the skin and kills every flea that is dumb enough to bite the cat thereafter. It also kills ticks. Each dose lasts a month or longer. It's not cheap, but it works. Call the vet's office for more information or to see if there may be a newer treatment that your vet likes better.

Top Spot (canine version) is what I use on my dogs during flea season, which begins here with the start of warm weather. Flea collars did not work well, so I haven't bothered with them for years.

If fleas have gotten into your carpet, I have more tricks.

[kayrharris]

How did your indoor cats get fleas? Just wondering.

Now, go to Mecca and get some of those flea killer bombs and bomb the house. You need one for each room
with carpet that seems to have the fleas.

You will have to leave when you do this. The fleas are probably off the cats but in the carpet. You have to
kill the eggs or it will just get worse.

I mean it. (channeling Chapman).

kay

[littlebeast13]

The most effective treatment for fleas is a product called Frontline Top Spot, which you can get from your vet. It's a measured dose of an oily liquid that you put between the animal's shoulder blades. It absorbs into the skin and kills every flea that is dumb enough to bite the cat thereafter. It also kills ticks. Each dose lasts a month or longer. It's not cheap, but it works. Call the vet's office for more information or to see if there may be a newer treatment that your vet likes better.

Top Spot (canine version) is what I use on my dogs during flea season, which begins here with the start of warm weather. Flea collars did not work well, so I haven't bothered with them for years.

If fleas have gotten into your carpet, I have more tricks.

Anything you got, I'm listening......

I'm not sure if they're in the carpet or not, but since the boys do not go outside, they had to come in to get them.....

lb13