How to Safely Bathe A 5 Week Old Kitten (How To Give A Kitten A Bath)

We have learned a lot since we started fostering kittens, so we thought it was time for an update with some better information about how to bathe a young kitten.
Thanks to @thekittenlady and many of the people that watch our videos for tips and ways to better describe what we actually do to keep our young kittens clean while they learn how to cat as they grow!
You will need a towel and either natural dish soap or a kitten specific shampoo for your kitten’s bath.
We also recommend a hair dryer and a pet heating pad to keep your kittens warm after their bath!
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[@mags6488]

this kitten was so quiet omg the kittens i’m gonna be bathing tomorrow are gonna be screaming

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Sometimes you get lucky and have a very cooperative assistant 😹

[@Beautyteen193]

aw she did so good!

[@chic9236]

Kittys lucky to have nice lady take you in..

[@chic9236]

He needed that bath ..

[@selmaacarturk2986]

Çok güzel bi kedi

[@sherkswamp]

🤩

[@ronsworld250]

I consistently notice how no one cleans the top of the head and behind the ears. I know cats and small kittens don’t like water in the facial area and the risk to the inside of the ears but dirt, even if no signs of fleas, can reside on the top of the head. I have seen some wash the head, face, around the eyes, in the ear lobes and the back of the ears with a washcloth. A slightly soapy washcloth can clean all these areas and a wet, free from soap, washcloth can be great for rinsing. This way the entire cat is bathed properly and free from dirt and any would be flea or tick infestation.

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

We have actually been harassed online for being “too rough” or using “too much water” but yes it is important to clean your kitten’s entire head carefully ❤️

[@ronsworld250]

@@TheStumpyBrigade Too rough? Really? I thought you showed excellent patience, care, and gentleness with this kitten. Great job and the kitten was comfortable as well.

[@joshualeyva9245]

For my kittens first bath i used my kitchen sink because it has the dual rinse and using the shower setting with slightly warm water and rinsing her down. I hand dried with a towel because i felt a hairdryer is just a bit much for a kitten.

[@elizabethschosslerelizabet4240]

Casa minha. Parece. Cama sono gata Deus te abençoe feliz 🙏🙌😅❤❤❤

[@paolazambonin1766]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@zackdogol]

Im going to bath my kittens now

[@scelebiog]

Wonderfull kitten ❤️ loved her so much. İ wish she would be mine 😺

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

This litter was very sweet and they have all found great homes meow! ❤️

[@memesgenerator5787]

how many times so you have ta bath cats ?

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Once they get older, cats usually keep themselves relatively clean. Kittens may need more frequent bathing if they are having potty problems (like when they are first rescued and are being treated for infections) or if they have fleas and need a flea bath. General rule would be of their fur is matted or if they smell then they might need a bath.

[@tiffanymarkins4973]

What kind shampoo to use for a kitten

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Something gentle is recommended. They make cat specific shampoo that might be best but we also use baby shampoo preferably unscented which is much more widely available. WORST case scenario if you really need a shampoo (say for a rescue covered in insulation from being in a dirty abandoned building) use the blue unscented dawn dish soap in a pinch.

[@skantiloak]

I just rescued a kitten covered in poop from the drive home in. A box. I'm going to clean him up

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Just be careful of his face and ears! ❤️

[@newmi8120]

If I don't have hair dryer what can I do?

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Use a blanket to dry them as completely as you can and give them a dry blanket or towel to snuggle in afterwards. It is also a good idea to get a pet warming pad or a small plug-in heating pad so that they don’t get too cold. If you do use a warming pad make sure they have access to it but that it doesn’t fill up their whole space so that if they get too warm they can go to a cooler spot.

[@youtuber174]

how old was your kitten when you gave its first bath?

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Normally you don’t need to bathe cats but sometimes when kittens are little especially if they don’t have a mother they need a little help until they are a few months old and have learned to do it themselves ❤️

[@itsmedj6904]

I was watching this with my kitten and she kept on glaring at me

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Bath time is always fun 😹

[@maham7306]

Wash her face

[@debhurd8898]

Scratch "by accident" 😅😅😅 no, she ment to! Get me outta this awful water!!!!! L0L

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

Nah when they are panicking they don’t mean to hurt you usually but when they are so little sometimes they need a little help getting clean 😂

[@gabriellacosentino6346]

Perché tagliare le unghie a un gatto piccolo e innocuo? Lo considero un maltrattamento e una violenza. Doppiamente se precede il bagnetto che puo essere piu necessario, ma poco gradito... Anche il phon usato in quel modo è molto fastidioso per un gattino così minuscolo

[@paolazambonin1766]

Non è stato lavato accuratamente io ho notato. Il micio era parecchio sporco. Penso che il primo bagno vada fatto da personale competente..

[@kingsultn]

I don’t think u should keep the water running it scares them (most cats)

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He was really dirty so sometimes you just need it there but yes we do understand ❤️

[@kingsultn]

sorry if i was coming off wasnt my intentions @@TheStumpyBrigade

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

No worries! ❤️

[@paulaventura1483]

Wrong!wrong! tje kid nails must care after bath because they are more warm and easy to cute...

[@veronicaarcos5652]

No le lavaste la cabeza 🇨🇱

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He didn’t have fleas and wasn’t really dirty so we didn’t need to sponge wash his head 🤗

[@emi-mx8mf]

🤣dejó los piojitos

[@anabellarivas822]

You didn't wash his head/face/ears eww

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He didn’t need his head washed! But if you do need to wash his head you should do that by gently sponge bathing them! Don’t put their heads under the water because it could cause ear infections and be scary for them! ❤️

[@shahzadimustafa6203]

Please also wash her face and head.

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He didn’t need it at the time but yes if you need to wash their face you should do that by gently sponge washing so you don’t get water in their ears, eyes or nose. ❤️

[@turkanenovruzova3842]

But his Head is still dirty.

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He didn’t need his head cleaned but if you do need to do that we recommend sponging that part so you don’t get any water in their ears ❤️

[@montejohnson7686]

Why you so rough

[@xtetatcuche4762]

¿ La cabeza no se le limpia?

[@TheStumpyBrigade]

He didn’t need his head cleaned but if you need to do that carefully sponge wash around their face and eyes. Do not pour water over their head because it can cause ear infections and be very uncomfortable for them! ❤️