Sounds like a little golden book, doesn’t it? Everything went smoothly, but I wish I would have read these instructions from WebMD before we began:
Get the camera ready — like all the “firsts” to come, kitten’s first bath is a special event. In fact, every bath time can be a special time for bonding with your kitten. Cooing, singing, talking — your kitten loves the sound of your voice and thrives on your soft touch.
Kitten Bath: Getting Ready
The first bath will be a sponge bath. Pick a warm room with a flat surface, like a bathroom or kitchen counter, a changing table, or a bed. Cover the surface with a thick towel. Make sure the room temperature is at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit, because kittens chill easily.
Assemble all the kitten bath products you will need:
- Kitten bath sponge or clean wash cloth (double-rinsed)
- Clean blanket or bath towel (a hooded one is nice)
- Clean diaper
- Clean clothes
- Vaseline and gauze (if you have a circumcised kitten)
- Warm water (not hot)
Important: Never leave your kitten alone in a bath — not even for a moment. If you must get to the phone, the stove, or whatever, take your kitten with you.
Brad says
He’s so big! They grow up so fast…
Good luck with the eyeball hairs at the vet, kitten.
Lauren says
I busted up, Lloyd. At first I thought it was serious, and was thinking ‘barf!’ but I see what you did there.
Brad says
Hehe… I didn’t even want to mention it, in case it was some kind of oversight. But now that I see your comment, I see what he did too. 🙂
Deborah says
I was very worried at first, too. You funny!
Kristi says
Kittens in diapers. Now there’s a picture for you.
Tammy says
Oh my goodness -- they are huge! In the picture, Sarge looks about the size of my 6 year old cat! Of course, that’s not saying a whole lot. When she was there age, we thought she might be a mini kitty -- she was so small.
Peggy says
Haha!!
Can’t wait for kitten’s 1st day of school! Or 1st sleepover.
Lauren says
He (formerly Sarge, now called Ralph) is huge! He went to the vet today for his monthly eyeball plucking and the vets say he can get neutered early, due to his dropped… boy parts.
Peggy says
Lauren, have you heard of Colonel Meow? He’s apparently been viral, but I just heard of him today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4eOVI1Np_A&feature=relmfu
Lauren says
What is up with that cat!?!!