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My cat shakes and is lethargic after bathing. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Im bath my cat in mefium hot watet during bath it shakes body high after bathing im clean my cat with towel after cat stay outside and it is too lazy after bath what the reason and give some remedies

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2018

It could be that Mennu doesn't like baths, and she's shaking afterwards due to fear or cold. Baths can be stressful, and that can lead her to be lethargic. I'd avoid bathing her unless absolutely necessary. Best of luck.

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