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What to wash a kitten with?

You want to give your baby cat a little toilet but don't know with what to wash a kitten? Is it possible to wash my kitten without special kitten shampoo? How to wash your kitten just with products you find at home?

First of all, you should know that normally, a kitten does not need to be washed. I therefore recommend that you wash your kitten only when it is really necessary (if it has rolled in mud, in ash, if it smells bad…).

No bath for a kitten

Can we wash a kitten in a bath or in the shower? This question is very controversial but I recommend not to wash a kitten by bathing it especially if it is very young. Indeed, kittens fear the cold more than adult cats and if they are only a few weeks old, they are not able to regulate their body temperature by themselves. So they could catch a cold et catch a cold (which can be serious for a baby kitten).

Kitten getting ready to wash

Product not to use for a kitten - No soap

Whether your kitten is 1 month old, 3 months or 6 months, it should not be washed with soap. Marseille soap or any other soap should be avoided to clean a kitten because it will dry out its skin.

Product not to be used for a kitten - No shampoo for humans

Never use one of your shampoos to wash your kitten. Indeed, the acidity level of the product, which is measured by the pH, is not suitable for kittens. It is for this reason that there are special cat shampoos which are more alkaline than ours.

Product not to use for a kitten - No baby shampoo

Even a very mild baby shampoo will not be suitable for washing a kitten. It's always the same Ph problem which, if ignored, can cause the skin to dry out and itch.

With what to wash a kitten of a few months?

What to wash a kitten with - Simply with water

Often the kittens are not extremely dirty. Indeed, when a kitten is well weaned, it has already learned to wash from its mother. Thus, the kitten will groom itself and will not necessarily need to be washed. But if it's still a little dirty and you want it to be spotless, then wash your kitten with water.

Indeed, cleaning with a glove will be more than enough to wash your kitten. To do this, you have to soak a washcloth in lukewarm water, wring out the glove well and gently rub the coat with it. Remember to wipe it off with an absorbent towel because kittens fear the cold.

What to wash a kitten with - With talcum powder

To clean your kitten, I recommend that you use talcum powder to shampoo her dry. Indeed, this product is natural and allows to avoid wetting your kitten because generally the kittens do not like water.

To do this, you just need to take some in your hands and gently rub your kitten's coat with your hands. As soon as you run out of it, you should wipe it off with a dry cloth. Indeed, it should not remain on your kitten because it could ingest it by licking itself.

What to wash a kitten with - With wipes

Another very practical product for washing your kitten: special cleaning wipes for cats. Indeed, it is fast, no need to wet, you just have to pass the wipe and wipe with a dry cloth.

The ones I used for my little Liquorice are alcohol-free, parabens-free, dye-free and made up only of natural products. Very gentle on kittens, the use of these wipes is the ideal solution to wash your kitten when it is really necessary.

What to wash a kitten over 4 months old with - With dry cat shampoo

If your kitten is over 4 months old, you can use a dry shampoo to clean her coat. Here is a mild dry shampoo that you can use for your kitten:

Indeed, this shampoo is natural because it is based on a complex derived from copra. Made in France, it can be used without water and therefore without rinsing and dries quickly. Biodegradable, its PH respects the skin of cats.

Which product for a kitten over 6 months old - Homemade shampoo

Do you want to wash your big kitten like an adult cat, but naturally and with homemade products? Here is my article: How to make a homemade shampoo for your cat?

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