How often should you bathe a cat?

Cats stay indoors most of the time and clean themselves daily by licking their fur, so their bodies generally do not get dirty easily. You can bathe a cat once every 1 to 3 months, and the exact frequency can be adjusted based on the actual situation. If the cat is not dirty, there is no need to bathe it.

Owners should not bathe cats too frequently, because frequent bathing can easily damage the coat and skin. In addition, when bathing a cat you must use a cat-specific shampoo and never use human body wash.