Keeping Your Kitten Clean
Cats can groom themselves very well and do not require bathing unless they like it! However, kittens can get messy very quickly and might require a quick bath. This can be done as often as necessary. When the kitten is able to eat without getting messy and is able to groom herself completely these bathes will no longer be necessary.
Have all your supplies ready to go before starting. You will need baby shampoo or Blue Dawn Dishwashing soap, a very small piece of sponge, a small kitten brush and a warm bath towel (if you have access to the dryer you can warm it).
Start the water in the sink and make sure its just warm and feels good on your wrist.
Hold the kitten in the palm of your hand and move her rear end under the water and move up to the neck but not going past it. Turn her over and do the same on the belly side being careful not to wet her head or face. Add a drop of the soap and rub it in all over her then rinse her off good.
Take the sponge and using water only gently clean her face and eyes and the back of her head.
Move quickly so she does not get to cold.
Wrap her in the towel and vigorously rub her dry as much as you can. You may need to change to a dry towel during this procedure.
Using the brush, stroke her gently in the opposite direction in which the fur grows. This helps to dry the fur and feels good to her too. Make sure she is as dry as possible before you let her go.