Another fun day
Yesterday was another fun day here in the land of cats. Even in the dead of winter, with snow on the ground, my cats have managed to keep their fleas no matter how often we call Terminix, put on flea-be-gone, or bath them. So, yesterday, mother and I once again summoned Terminix, put the cats in their carriers, and set out to abandon our place for the requisite 2 to 4 hours acompanied by our very vocal furry companions. We drove to Terre Haute to while away the time amid the chorus of protests from our feline friends.
Once we determined that it was safe, we return to our home, aired it out, brought the heat back up to an acceptable level, and the real fun commenced. Yes, I’m talking about cat bathing. If there is a cat out their who likes to be bathed, I haven’t met it. But I was determined to get rid of our current batch of fleas, so no matter how much they protested or squirmed, my cats got flea baths. Anyone who has bathed a cat can tell you that it is not only a battle of wills, but a musclar work out to keep a cat in a sink with running water while trying to apply flea soap. Even though I outweigh my cats by 20 times, I still have a problem giving them a bath. They may only be 10 to 15 pounds, but almost all of that weight is muscle and bone of an animal that HATES water. Add water and soap to the mix and you have a squirmy, slippery critter who is constantly testing your determination. And to add to the fun, I have 3 of them. Needless to say, mother and I were tired by the end of the day.
Did it work? Have I gotten rid of the fleas? Well, judging by the fact that one of my cats was scratching herself last night, I would say no.
Tags: cat bathing, cats, daily life, fleas
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