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In article <2en2f.tp.17.1 [at] news.alt.net>, Lamey The Cable Guy wrote:

> 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. (Remember, your dog will try to
> eat anything.) 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.

Perhaps this might apply to cats that are allowed to roam around
outdoors. My cat is around 18 years old and she's been inside her entire
life. She has never been washed by me or anyone else as far as I know. I
take her to the vet regularly and she always checks out fine, except for
her thyroid condition.

I have had at least one cat for the past 30 years and I have never
washed them, but most of my cats remain indoors all the time.

"Shawn Hirn" <srhi [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:srhi-6D043B.16150713062006 [at] news.giganews.com...
> In article <2en2f.tp.17.1 [at] news.alt.net>, Lamey The Cable Guy wrote:
>
>> 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. (Remember, your dog will try to
>> eat anything.) 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.
>
> Perhaps this might apply to cats that are allowed to roam around
> outdoors. My cat is around 18 years old and she's been inside her entire
> life. She has never been washed by me or anyone else as far as I know. I
> take her to the vet regularly and she always checks out fine, except for
> her thyroid condition.
>
> I have had at least one cat for the past 30 years and I have never
> washed them, but most of my cats remain indoors all the time.

there are more anecdotes here but am I starting
them...............NOOOOOOOO.

Cats don't need "Tide", or any other kind of soap. The function of a cat's
grooming is to remove bits of the prey it has eaten so not to attract
scavengers. It has evolved ofver many years, and works well.

Then again, I guess if the cat stank for some kind of reason, all the best
in luck!

<Lamey The Cable Guy> wrote in message news:2en2f.tp.17.1 [at] news.alt.net...
>
> 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. (Remember, your dog will try to
> eat anything.) 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.
>
> 1. First, dress for the occasion. A 4-ply rubber wet suit is
> suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves.
>
> 2. 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.
>
> 3. Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area
> before hand. No, blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.
>
> 4. 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.
>
> 5. 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.
>
> 6. 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.
>
> 7. 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.
>
> 8. During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously.
> No need to worry about rinsing. As he slide down the glass enclosure
> into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the
> process.
>
> 9. 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.
>
> 10. 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.
>
> 11. 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 around him.
>
> 12. 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, Do not open enclosure until all
> you can see is the shredded towel.
>
> 13. 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
>