Baths are not suitable for cats under eight weeks of age. Prior to eight weeks, the mother cat will take care of most of the kitten's grooming needs. If you do need to groom the kitten prior to eight weeks, use a soft, damp cloth to spot clean soiled areas of the kitten's fur instead of giving the kitten a bath. Even if the kitten doesn't need a bath at eight weeks, this is the ideal time to start acclimating a kitten to baths if you want to be able to bathe the cat into adulthood for purposes of showing the cat or to cut back on your personal allergies to the cat's fur. By starting as a kitten, your adult cat will be more receptive to baths in general. If you know you want to be able to bathe your kitten, then start acclimating the kitten to handling by you as early as possible. In addition to learning not to fear the water, the kitten will also need some time to learn that the amount of handling required for a bath is okay. Handle the kitten's paws and splayed toes, tummy, back, and inside the ears. Your first instinct may be to use a sink to bathe your kitten However, it's not safe because the kitten could potentially jump out of the sink and sustain an injury. A bathtub is a much better option since the kitten can't jump out of the tub basin. Place the kitten into the dry tub and let it explore and sniff around for several minutes while you offer praise. You can also start using this step prior to eight weeks of age so that the kitten is already comfortable with the tub by the time you ever add water. After the kitten is comfortable with the dry tub, try wetting the kitten's paws without giving a full bath. Run one or two inches of warm (not hot) water (just enough to cover the paws) with the kitten in the bathroom, so the kitten adjusts to the sound of running water as well. You may need to close the door to stop any escape attempts. Keep a hand under the kitten's belly for support and lower the kitten's paws down into the water. Offer petting and praise to calm the kitten down, and offer the kitten treats after standing for several minutes without fighting the water or trying to escape the tub.  If the kitten won't calm down in the water, then don't offer the praise and treats since you'll reinforce the wrong behavior. Instead, remove the kitten and try again the following day. You may have to repeat the process for several days before the kitten stands in the water without a struggle.  If at any stage your kitten panics, gently grasp her by the scruff and lift her up out of the water. Holding the kitten by the scruff has a naturally calming effect and will help her to relax. You may want to place a grippy mat at the bottom of the tub since the kitten is more likely to panic if slipping around on the wet tub floor. A small kitten can very easily become too cold with wet fur. As you acclimate your kitten to receiving baths, always make sure you gently rub the fur dry anytime you remove the kitten from the water regardless of whether it's just the paws or whether the entire kitten is dripping water. The process of acclimating your kitten to your handling and any amount of water can take time and patience. No matter what, never get angry with the kitten or raise your voice as it will only scare the kitten and set the process back. Instead, offer a calm soothing tone, and offer plenty of positive reinforcement with petting, treats, and praise as the kitten makes progress.
تأكد أولًا من أن عمر القطة لا يقل عن ثمانية أسابيع. تعويد الهرة الصغيرة على تمسيد جسمها. ضع القطة داخل حوض الاستحمام فارغًا. اغمر كفوف القطة الصغيرة بالماء. استخدم فوطة نظيفة لتجفيف أرجل القطة. كن هادئًا.