The National Cat Groomers of America recommends cats get a bath and blown dry every 4-6 weeks to keep their coats from getting matted or pelted. ... Brush your cat to remove any loose hair or mats. Place cotton in your cat's ears to keep water out. Use a rubber mat in the sink or tub to keep your cat from slipping.

How often should you wash your indoor cat?

Cats do a good job of cleaning most debris from their coat, but their self-grooming won't get everything out, nor will it make them smell any nicer. The National Cat Groomers Institute of America recommends a bath once every 4-6 weeks.

Is it unhealthy to bathe a cat?

But the truth is, there is simply no reason to bathe your cat. ... In fact, cats can spend up to 50% of their waking hours grooming to cover themselves with their scent. So when you step in and bathe them, you are essentially erasing their ID—a Raw Cat staple and a source of serious mojo.