Hilarious Story Of How Redditor Ended Up Regretting Trying To Bathe Their Cat
It is a widely known fact that cats detest water. There are a lot of videos on the internet showing cats that almost levitate in terror after falling into fish tanks or baths.
Yes, cats can lick bathroom faucet drips or splash around in their water dishes, but when it comes to larger quantities of water, they completely lose their sense of humor. One of the most well-known traits of house cats is their dislike of water.
Not every cat is like this, though, as there are certain domesticated kinds of cats that are known to enjoy a swim when the chance presents itself. Certain huge cats, like tigers, frequently take a dip to cool down or seek prey.
However, domestic cats will generally do everything in their power to stay dry. More plausible, though, is that cats dislike being wet because of the damage that water causes to their fur.
You see, cats are meticulous creatures that devote a significant portion of their day to self-grooming. Cats find wet fur to be very uncomfortable, and it frequently takes a long time to dry.
Additionally, a cat with wet fur is less agile and easier to trap by predators since it weighs more than a dry cat. The OP knew the dangers of bathing a cat but still decided to bathe the dirty cat.
Read the full story below to find out what became of the OP's house.
The OP kicks off the hilarious story
OP filled the tub with warm water, and even got some nice pet-friendly shampoo
OP had a full-on claw marks all the way up and down the now-ruined curtains
The OP made sure to leave a summary of his story
Tried to give my muddy cat a bath, and he went berserk, tore up the curtains, and left the house looking like a crime scene. I’ve learned my lesson: never attempt to bathe a cat.
Below are some of the most upvoted comments from other Redditors for you to check out
The motion of the cat trying to get out of the water
All you have to do is get you a monkey
This Redditors are advising the OP to close the bathroom doors next time
Closing the door will limit the damage to only one room
This Redditor had only had to bath their cat three times in his 10 years of life
Doing as much as they will let you in short busts
This Redditor's cat does try to get out but not aggressively
Our four-legged pet cats won't need frequent baths because they are quite good at cleaning themselves. Those tiny, curled barbs on a cat's rough tongue enable it to distribute saliva throughout its fur.
In the end, this becomes a self-applied mini-spa treatment as each lap distributes beneficial natural oils throughout his skin and coat. OP's cat did need a bath and we hope the OP has picked a thing or two from the comments.
