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Cats and showers have a long, dramatic history of mutual distrust. If you’ve ever tried to bathe a cat, you know it’s less a cleaning routine and more a small-scale opera of claws, hisses, and expressive tail thwacks. The reason cats generally detest water isn’t laziness or spite - it’s evolutionary logic. Domestic cats descended from desert-dwelling wildcats, where water was scarce and bathing wasn’t a daily necessity. Their fur is excellent at self-cleaning, and they spend hours grooming with their sandpaper tongues, removing dirt, debris, and even some oils naturally. Add to that the shock of sudden cold, slippery surfaces, and being confined in a tub or sink triggers fight-or-flight instincts in even the most chill house cats.
Yet, sometimes a cat bath becomes unavoidable - especially if fleas enter the picture. Fleas aren’t picky - they’ll hitch a ride on even the most meticulous groomers. In those cases, a carefully administered flea shampoo can save a cat from endless itching, discomfort, and potential health issues like anemia. It’s crucial to use lukewarm water, gentle handling, and a specially formulated shampoo to reduce stress. Even though the process is dramatic, cats usually recover quickly, resuming pre-shower fluffing and grooming as if nothing traumatic happened. Cats hate showers because evolution made them excellent self-cleaners, but sometimes survival (and flea-free happiness) wins over pride.
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