Maybe it's a good thing we moved further away from the beach because it's too easy to take photo of the same spot we always go to - oops! Prepare yourself for an onslaught of Gremlin photos!
My beach treasure finds for the day! I've started keeping my eyes peeled for rocks with holes (don't laugh!)
I was saying the other day how since Ben left I've avoided bathing Gremlin well I just want to report that I've now successfully bathed him by myself :) For others needing encouragement these are my tips especially if you're doing it alone
1) Lots of treats beforehand! I like to butter him up with ham :)
2) Have everything ready - towel, shampoo (cap opened) pouring water
3) Don't put too much water in and use a big space - I'm thinking it helps for them not to feel trapped. I filled up the bath just so it covered his legs but doesn't reach his belly
4) Stay calm - what's the worse that could happen? Bloody arms? A traumatised cat? A soapy cat running around the house?
4) Stay calm - what's the worse that could happen? Bloody arms? A traumatised cat? A soapy cat running around the house?
5) Make it a quick process. I placed him in the tub holding him by the scruff, poured water all over, put on the shampoo and rinsed him off and I also made sure to have the heater going in our room for afterwards.
Actually I lie slightly, don't make the process too quick because you'll have to carry him back upstairs, back into the tub and rinse off that huge soapy patch that you missed *face palm*
I know bathing cats is probably a little stupid (or a lot) but I like to get him all clean before we do his flea/tick treatment. I don't know if any of you have had experience but the spray on tick stuff is almost a a bad as the bath experience - actually it's much worse!
Cats hate the spray sound,they get crazy!
ReplyDeleteas i already told you i don't feel i want to die young therefore i do not attempt to bathe Simão and Matilde but i'm glad you mastered this amazing art .D
Gremlin is really a pretty fluffy thing and i feel like squeeze him every time i see a photo of him :D
I was wondering if it was the sound or the actual smell of the stuff or being wet or a combo but the sound definitely makes sense, maybe we could play loud music whilst doing it? I wish we didn't have to put the tick spray on but since he plays outside during the day and we live in a rural location I think it's a must.
DeletePlease don't die!! he hehe
the picture of gremlin drinking water is precious!
ReplyDeletehe likes to drink anything that isn't his water bowl :)
DeleteStunning photos. I love the light! I might be heading up to the Sunshine Coast later this year, and I absolutely cannot contain my excitement after seeing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteoh yay you'll love it :)
Deletepoor cat stupid ppl etc
ReplyDeletedon't worry he is truly super well loved - purring on my lap as we speak :)
DeleteThese are the cutest photos :) I don't think my cat would let me bathe him no matter how much ham I bribed him with, he gets all scatty around water
ReplyDeletehellocynicalbadger@blogspot.co.uk
lol - stick with letting them self bath is definitely the answer :)
DeleteLovely pictures! As always :-) Your cat is seriously adorable! Doesn't he mind being on a lead? I imagine my three cats would hate it so so much!
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia
I think he is naturally curious so he doesn't hate it (we let him dictate most of the directions) but he'd definitely prefer not to be on the lead for sure :)
Deletemine are indoor cats, so they don't need any of this... that said, can you please post more pics of Gremlin on a leash? I can't get over how cute that is :)
ReplyDeleteyou're a wise women Petra :) I'm sure there will be many more leash pictures to come!
DeleteHow cute is Gremlin!!! Ohmy, he is so so tiny and looks very cute with the leash with his "I'm on investigation duty" looks :) Oh! the steps are so fun explained! We almost do the same, although I am still not brave enough to do it by myself. Great pictures Fee!
ReplyDeletehe is so tiny! Ben got home last night and the first thing he said was "he is soooo big" apparently in 6 weeks he has more than doubled in size *gasp*. Definitely easier with two (or more!) people :)
DeleteGremlin looks like such a good walker and so well behaved! Well done on bathing he too. I tried once to give my cats in Singapore a bath and it was the most awful experience. Love your stones with holes collection!
ReplyDeleteglad you said about the stones - makes me not feel too weird :P He is one super well behaved little dude - so lucky to have found him :)
DeleteAwww Gremlin is still so little and cuuuute in these pics <3 xemaya
ReplyDeleteAhh I know you were totally right about them staying little only for a teeny tiny bit!
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