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Is it safe to bathe my dirty 2-month-old kitten who stepped in poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old

Can i wash my 2 month old kitten? He is really dirty and he stepped in his poop. I'm afraid because i've never washed my cats

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You are fine bathing Franky! I would use a safe non irritating shampoo like dawn or a baby shampoo. He is a young kitten so bathing him shouldn't be as scary as it would for an adult cat. He will likely just be scared and try to climb out of the tub or climb you. Consider clipping his toe nails before the bath! Good luck!

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