The days of cat – raising are always filled with all kinds of unexpected interesting stories, and the experience of giving Fugui its first bath is still vivid in my memory. It was like a joyful and challenging “battle.”
One day, seeing Fugui rolling around on the ground and getting some dust on its body, I suddenly had the urge to give it a bath. Since it was an impromptu decision, I didn’t have any special cat bath products at home, so I had to use plain water. Before starting, I quickly opened Tmall, searched for tips on bathing cats, and armed myself with some “bathing knowledge” before confidently embarking on this “big project.”
I first took out the massage comb and gently groomed Fugui’s fur. I had worried that it would resist, but to my surprise, it seemed to enjoy it, lying there quietly and purring contentedly. While it was relaxed, I quickly trimmed its nails, which was a crucial step to prevent getting scratched during the bath.
After preparing warm water at around 38 degrees Celsius, I carefully placed Fugui in the bathtub. I gently wet its little paws first, and it curiously wiggled its claws, seemingly intrigued by the sudden flow of water. I soothed it softly while continuing to wash its belly. When it came to washing its head, it was really a challenge. Fugui clearly became resistant, constantly pawing at the door crack, eager to “escape.” Fortunately, it was relatively “merciful” this time, neither showing its sharp claws nor biting, but just struggling non – stop, keeping me on my toes.
After the bath, I quickly removed most of the water from its body with my hands and kept the bathroom heater on throughout to maintain a warm environment. I wrapped it in a dry towel and held it in my arms. Since it was unsteady on its feet due to being wet, I let it rest its two little paws on my arms and carefully dried its belly. Considering that Fugui is a Siamese cat and its fur doesn’t dry easily in winter, I decided to use a hair dryer. As soon as the hair dryer started, the poor little thing was clearly frightened and hid in the corner. I could only approach it slowly, gradually increasing the wind power, feeling the heat with my hand to find the right distance, and carefully avoiding its eyes, fearing to make it uncomfortable. When its fur was half – dry, I combed it, which not only helped the fur dry faster but also removed a lot of loose hair.
Although Fugui didn’t smell fragrant without using bath products, I felt a great sense of accomplishment seeing its clean and fluffy appearance. In fact, cats can groom themselves and don’t need frequent baths, especially kittens under six months old. It’s best not to bathe them, and human shampoo and bath products should never be used on them. These are important lessons I learned from this experience.
Looking at Fugui, which became lively again after the bath, with its curious eyes observing the surroundings, its eagerness for everything new, and its occasional “bossy” behavior when demanding food and drinks, as well as its signature long legs and charming postures, I realized that even though I was a bit flustered during the bath and spend a lot of time cleaning up its shed fur every day, it was all worth it. The joy of cat – raising probably lies in these little moments spent with them. Although there are small troubles, there is more warmth and happiness that are beyond measure.
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