It’s extremely uncommon that you’ll ever need to bathe your cat. But if you must, here’s how, plus tips to help keep a cat who hates water calm.

Most cats notably hate water, so trying to force-bathe your fur baby may go catastrophically for you both. It could even end with a claw-induced injury and a wet, panicked kitty.

"For flea-infested animals, we typically give a fast-acting oral product such as nitenpyram [Capstar] and follow with a bath in Dawn dish detergent or another mild cat shampoo.

If your feline friend is covered in something dangerous, smelly, or sticky, or if they have picked up some parasites, it might be a good idea to give them a bath. Here’s how to bathe a cat with ...

Vetality Naturals Flea and Tick cat Spray: available at Petco This spray is made with natural plant-based ingredients that kill fleas and ticks and keeps them from returning. It’s also effective ...

Fleas are a common problem, but no match for products formulated to eradicate these pests. Here are some of the best flea shampoos for cats that are fast acting and safe.