Muddy cat question

[Anonymous]

We had to evacuate our apt because the fire alarm went off. One of our cats was willing to be held, but the other one was not and ran into the garden where she got horribly muddy due to last night’s storms. She has never let us bathe her. Will she make herself sick licking off all the mud? Or should I see if a groomer can see her this afternoon?

[Anonymous]

How about a nice wet towel and some scrubbing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a nice wet towel and some scrubbing?

Thanks. I can try that once she calms down a bit more. She’s still really freaked out.

[Anonymous]

Get a few wet paper towels and wipe them, or wrap in towel and wipe what you can.

[Anonymous]

It isn't that difficult to bathe a cat, even an uncooperative one. If you have a shower or sink sprayer, that will be the easiest route. Hold the cat by her scruff so that she can't bite you and use the other hand to spray her, avoid spraying her face if possible. If you are brave enough, rub some shampoo into her fur with your free hand and rinse with the sprayer. Don't shampoo her face. If you'd rather not be the bad guy, call the groomer. The mud may have pesticides, fertilizer or other chemicals that could harm her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It isn't that difficult to bathe a cat, even an uncooperative one. If you have a shower or sink sprayer, that will be the easiest route. Hold the cat by her scruff so that she can't bite you and use the other hand to spray her, avoid spraying her face if possible. If you are brave enough, rub some shampoo into her fur with your free hand and rinse with the sprayer. Don't shampoo her face. If you'd rather not be the bad guy, call the groomer. The mud may have pesticides, fertilizer or other chemicals that could harm her.

Depends on the cat, as a former vet tech. 😂