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My new stray cat is filthy. Can I bathe her after flea treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 3 lbs

Spooky is a stray we just took-in. She was to our vet for flea ear mite and an upper respiratory infection she also needs her tail amputated on Tues. She was at the vet yesterday so we have her in quarantine in our bathroom for the moment. My ?? Is she really needs a bath she got into either deer or cow poo and just really looks rough can she be bathed after getting flea treatment yesterday no vomiting no bloody stool very affectionate.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can bath her about 24-48 hrs after the flea treatment has been applied. If you bath her earlier, the flea treatment may not be very effective. If she looks well and her energy level is high, you can give her a bath if she needs it, but don't let her out after.

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