Maybe someone else can tell you how to do it. I've never given a cat a bath.

But I've heard that if you start doing it when they're kittens, they get used to it.

When I took my cat in for a flea bath, they told me that they put two harnesses on them and hook them to two suction cups, one near the neck and one near the end of the cat. And that keeps them from scratching.

The groomer told me that my cat was calm when he was washed, but, like most cats, he went ballistic when he was blow-dried.

Once they get older, it gets very difficult to teach them; you really need to train them as kittens. But, if you are patient, very patient, it CAN be done. Just go very slowly, and ease them into it a little at at time. Maybe even start by just closing them in the bathroom while they get used to the sound of the water running, then just get their paws wet, then move up from there. But take it slowly.

For a cat who will fight like the devil, it is hopeless, unless you are willing to scruff them and wash them quick. For a somewhat passive cat you may be able to clean them with a wet cloth and gently hose or wipe them clean. Word of warning, if the cat does not want a bath, you WILL end up getting a shower.

We have 5 indoor cats, once per week we use a "Furminator" on them to get out the undercoat and keep shedding down. They are not fond of baths but do get one every now and then. I use luke warm water in the shower stall since it has a hose that lets me sit on the floor outside the stall and wash them gently.

Have you tried a 'no water' bath. It's a foam that you rub all over kitty and then go over him with a towel. Really does get them clean and helps if you have cats that don't like getting wet or aren't used to it. I agee, if they don't want a bath, and your not used to giving them one, it takes two people to do it. Don't forget tho cut their nails first, front and back, or else!

I am a groomer by trade and have groomed many cats. . Later in my career I relises its ridiculous to bath a cat if its really not needed. if they have fleas or skin issue ok but cats really keep themselves clean. As for cutting there fur. Please dont . leave that up to someone who knows what they are doing. Their skin is very thin and can be nicked and cut very easily. you dont need the added vet bill. Also if you are going to bathe a cat use dawn dishdetergent cause cats fur is quite oily. This is what people in cat shows use. Cats always tend to look worse or the same after a bath so if not needed , dont bother. Hope this is helpful and good luck

I am a groomer by trade and have groomed many cats. . Later in my career I relises its ridiculous to bath a cat if its really not needed. if they have fleas or skin issue ok but cats really keep themselves clean. As for cutting there fur. Please dont . leave that up to someone who knows what they are doing. Their skin is very thin and can be nicked and cut very easily. you dont need the added vet bill. Also if you are going to bathe a cat use dawn dishdetergent cause cats fur is quite oily. This is what people in cat shows use. Cats always tend to look worse or the same after a bath so if not needed , dont bother. Hope this is helpful and good luck

I'm with photofreek, barring weird stuff (like one of ours who slept under a car and got covered in engine oil) I have rarely bathed our cats. If you do, get all you need together, wear gloves, safety glasses and an apron, work quickly and firmly (hold cat by scruff) and have plenty of towels handy, don't even attempt a hairdryer unless your cat is a ragdoll or very laid back - it will totally freak out. Most of ours have been long-haired, and you have to brush them every day....with no exeptions! Knots and mats are very painful for all animals, but as photofreek mentioned, cats have very thin skin and it tears easily. If your long-hair is very matted, please take it to your vet, they will give a light anaesthetic and carefully shave the cat. I went overseas for a while and my beautiful long-haired silver tabby Samuel, went to live with my MIL, she struggled a bit with grooming and got really upset (she adored him) off to the vet, came back looking a bit peculiar but much more comfortable. Good luck!