Should I bathe my newborn kitten, and if so, at what age is it safe?

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At what age a newborn kitten can take a bath? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 6 days old | 0.7716 lbs

Dr. Paula Simons · Accepted Answer

Kittens and cats do not need to be bathed because they clean themselves. Bathing them removes important oils and can cause itching and skin infections. I would not recommend bathing unless she is covered in a large amount of dirt. You can purchase pet cleaning wipes from a pet store to clean her without bathing.

Should I bathe my newborn kitten, and if so, at what age is it safe?

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