Cat Shampoo

Tips for shampooing your cat

Cats can be some of the cleanest pets you can own, but that doesn't mean that they can't benefit from a nice bath with a good cat shampoo. No matter how well-groomed and clean your cat keeps itself, occasionally it will get itself into a mess that simple grooming will not fix. There are also times when a cat may get infected with fleas or ticks and will need a cat shampoo to rid itself of those unhealthy pests.

Before resorting to a full, wet cat shampoo, you may want to check out a simpler solution: try brushing or wiping down your cat with a towel. Cat shampoo wipes are another great answer to a mildly dirty cat. These pre-moistened towels are a perfect and easy way to clean your cat without both of you getting soaking wet. Cat shampoo wipes can help get rid of dirt, odors and bacteria by wiping down the cat from its whiskers to its toes.

Natural Cat Shampoo

If you are concerned about exposing your cat to harmful artificial ingredients, there are many wholesome and natural cat shampoos available. You will want to read the label to ensure that the product you think is a natural cat shampoo truly contains only natural cleansers and conditioners. Many good natural cat shampoos contain oatmeal to help relieve dry, itchy skin.

Homemade Cat Shampoo

If you're really concerned about the shampoo you expose your beloved pet to, you can rely on homemade cat shampoo. By making your own shampoo, you will be assured of using only good quality, natural ingredients. The hardest ingredient to find will be soapwort root, but you can usually get it at your local health food store. Combine two teaspoons of the soapwort root with two cups of boiling water. Let it cool, and then add two teaspoons of lemon, peppermint or lemon grass oil.

Allergy Cat Shampoo

An allergy cat shampoo isn't a shampoo for cats with allergies, but one that removes allergens from cats – it's made to help humans with cat allergies. If your cat isn't a hypoallergenic cat and sheds a lot, get a good allergy cat shampoo and use it regularly to keep your cat clean.

Cats are very clean animals and are good at grooming themselves, but every pet can use a little help in the bathing department and a good cat shampoo will keep your pet and your home cleaner.