03.22.00
More Cat tips
Mar 22 Wed (04 PM)
As a follow up to my note about giving Simone a bath last week, Bo sent some additional tips.
A) Shower the cat, don’t bathe it. The Cat will think it’s a warm rain. B) Use Baby Shampoo. It’s better for their skin and non-toxic. C) Only block the drain halfway so the water builds slowly. D) Install shower doors to minimize potential escape. They also let you lock the cat in while you go for help.
I’m not sure I agree with his points, but I think it’s mostly because of my understanding of Simone and my situation. She’s more likely to bolt from the shower than water from the tap. Plus, living in a rented appartment, I’m not too hot to install shower doors.
But the baby shampoo is an interesting answer, though I’ve heard of some potential skin irritation even with this type. I think I’ll look around a bit more next time we’re at PetSmart… <http://www.petsmart.com/products/product_11873.shtml> looks interesting.
(Bo sent these suggestions as a part of 6 individual text messages to my pager. I’m just getting them off now. :p)