4 Paws Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hi, i was asked this morning to bath a cat in the hydrobath but told the client that i thought the pressure and the motor noise would upset the cat and end in lots of scratching etc so not a good idea Anyone else ever done it.They said they've washed it before in the laundry tub but i feel the hydrobth would be a different experience.Told them to go try and buy a dry shampoo instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm with you - wouldn't bathe a cat in a hydrobath unless they were really used to it (some cats don't mind being washed). Had a huge, young, slightly fractious Maine Coon boy in the vet clinic once that managed to cover himself with faeces from head to tail - very yucky, but as the mad cat lady I volunteered to wash him. Just used a gentle, warm running water from the bath hose to rinse the worst of it off, then sat him on towels to shampoo him (tried to make it fun by massaging him in the process), then a quick but thorough rinse off again. If it's just some gunk stuck in the fur I prefer to use a bowl of water and a dampened cloth to get it off. Can I ask why they want him bathed? I don't even bath my cats before a show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 owner mentioned he had some sticky stuff on him and she said they do bath him sometimes as well.I did bath they're dog the other day. Mind you i have been asked if i'd do a guinea pig once as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Don't know how they did it but I have taken Milo to be bathed at a groomers before. I used to do it in the bath using the overhead shower - especially when he went up the diused chminey and came out black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 If they have never had it done before they will be scraping the cat from the walls and your body. If they are used to it well thats ok. Mine get done with a high pressure shower hose thing and then go under the big Simpson dog dryer heaps noisey. Perhaps suggest they use the hydrobath that way they get mauled and not you :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I think it would be incredibly cruel. In the salon we would always use the regular hose for cats even though most were sedated (with owner permission, by vet next door). If you call around for them there are usually salons who specialise in cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Why would it be cruel? I think it would be incredibly cruel.In the salon we would always use the regular hose for cats even though most were sedated (with owner permission, by vet next door). If you call around for them there are usually salons who specialise in cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 My 2 cats love the bath. Being Persians they do need regular bathing so why not use the hydrobath. In fact I would say they like it a lot more than any of my dogs do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I agree with you Cowanbree. I have persians and exotics and a mainecoon, used to have birmans and all of them are used to it and never had to be sedated. Of course when talking about a cat that perhaps has never had that kind of noise when being done I can see how it would be cruel and can see how some may need a sedative. I start mine and now I have with the pups in the laundry tub or sink and use a hand blowdryer then we progress to the bigger shower hose thing and onto the big dryer. Obviously cats and dogs that are really matted etc would need a sedative to be able to help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOE Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Put a washing basket over the cat and spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffnCel Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 We had Rusty hydrobathed once. The person who did it had a special "cat cage" thing that he fitted into nicely. I can't say it was a pleasant experience, but the man who did it said since he advertised that he was hydrobathing cats, he was flat out. I haven't had it done since, Rusty tollerates being bathed at home. Not that he really needs to be bathed being a spoilt indoor cat. I don't think it was cruel, it would have been worse if the cat was able to move and cause damage really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I've done it...the cat was in one of those hard cat carriers, either with a cage type opening etc over the top or just one with decent gaps in the plastic. The cats weren't impressed but it was over quick enough that i could get onto the nice part of drying them down and brushing them...lol. I very rarely have to wash my cats, usually a damp cloth is enough if a good brushing doesn't take care of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Put the cat in an open wire crate and then bath. Special cat bathing crates can be purchased. The open crate makes it very easy to dry the cat under the dryer also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Why would it be cruel?I think it would be incredibly cruel.In the salon we would always use the regular hose for cats even though most were sedated (with owner permission, by vet next door). If you call around for them there are usually salons who specialise in cats. Of course when talking about a cat that perhaps has never had that kind of noise when being done I can see how it would be cruel and can see how some may need a sedative You've just answered your own question EFS Edited January 20, 2008 by Dru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffnut Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 When we owned Scruba Dub Dog Wash , there was a man who used to bring his Persian cat in a plastic crate and washed it in that . The cat got used to it after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yes I did when I realised you didnt mean all cats jsut ones that have never had it done before :-) Why would it be cruel?I think it would be incredibly cruel.In the salon we would always use the regular hose for cats even though most were sedated (with owner permission, by vet next door). If you call around for them there are usually salons who specialise in cats. Of course when talking about a cat that perhaps has never had that kind of noise when being done I can see how it would be cruel and can see how some may need a sedative You've just answered your own question EFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggrooma Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 There were a couple of cats I used to Hydrobath and blowdry, a ragdoll and just a DLH. These were the most laid back cats ever, Garfield comes to mind Generally I didnt unless I knew the cat well. After Being clipped off a gentle dunk and scrub in the hydrbath tank didnt upset them to much. I find it easier to do a hands on approach as opposed to crate washing. They seen to stay more settled, but then you do get the odd nut job. Now I get out of grooming cats because my allergies make it impossible, but im not complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddieMoo Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 when i was grooing we would put the cat in a travel cage and just turn the water on gentle and hose through the cage. The cat would move around enough to get all parts of its body with the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurcher Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) You would need the latest gear if washing a cat, ..... Edited for atrocious grammar Edited January 22, 2008 by Lurcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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