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My cat won't clean herself but loves baths. How often can I bathe her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 lbs

My cat won’t clean herself and hates being brushed..... but loves bathes? Help!

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 24th, 2019

Hello. Just like people, some cats are just lazier than others. If you do not mind bathing Brook, then you certainly can do so. I would not bathe her more than once a month unless she gets very soiled. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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