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Why you shouldn't bathe your cat – despite what you see on social media

Cats Protection is warning owners not to bathe their cats unnecessarily after noting a rise in cat-bathing videos on social media. The charity says washing is rarely needed for cats and can often cause them unnecessary distress.

Why you shouldn't bathe your cat – despite what you see on social media
Jenny Prowse

Jenny Prowse

Date
February 29, 2024
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An animal charity is warning owners not to wash their cats unnecessarily after noticing an uplift in cat bathing videos on social media sites.

Cats Protection is concerned that inexperienced cat lovers are being encouraged to bathe their cats which, it says, is rarely needed and often distressing.

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