> I've found that putting the water ON the cat instead of putting
 > the cat IN the water, they are much less traumatized. I put a tub
 > in the tub and fill it with water then scoop the water over the cat.
 > I gave up trying to immerse a cat in water, it seems to panic the
 > cat.  The only parts of a cat I immerse now is the tail, maybe a
 > paw, one at a time.  Letting them stand on their own feet in a
 > relatively dry tub agrees with mine. And if they're not panicked,
 > I can "suggest" that they stay in the tub with one hand while I soap
 > and rinse with the other.  With the advent of PROGRAM and ADVANTAGE
 > or TOP SPOT, the lack of the need for a flea shampoo and its
 > interminable 5-minute waiting period makes the odd necessary
 > bath easier.  :)
THis is the same proceedure I use for Buttons; as long as the water is good 
and warm, she reacts to it as she would a good petting. :*)
Unfortunately, Buttons has shown some allergic reaction to certain flea 
products in the past, so I avoid using the usual flea shampoo...and the 
advantage/xspot stuff probably wouldn't be good for her either.  The last 
time I used flea products, I bathed both Buttons and Gwenevere, and dipped 
Gwen but not Buttons.  Wouldn't you know it, Buttons bathed Gwenevere, and 
next thing I knew, she was foaming at the mouth.  So much for THAT idea.
I did find a good shampoo though that kills fleas and acts as a repellant.
It's called Earthly Extracts, Citronella with Cedar.  Does wonderful things 
for all that hair too. 
If Life was a highway, I'd be in a ditch.
Bright Blessings
Lyra  lyra@interoz.com
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