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While most cats are not the biggest fans of water, every now and then you find one who is a regular little mermaid!
Such is the case with a tiny Orange Kitten being fostered by Jamie Clark, known as @jamieclarkart on TikTok. The kitten, known as Gideon, is a regular water baby and has a ball in his personal hot tub. The hot tub being a piece of tupperware his teeny body fits perfectly in!
Gideo absolutely loves his bath, and the video will melt your heart.
In the viral video, which has been viewed more than 1.1 million times, Gideon is seen splishing and splashing around, showing off his round kitten tummy, and having a ball.
Commenters got a kick out of him saying:
"He’s soaking in soup. With a belly filled with souppp😭"
"not to be dramatic but I would die for him"
"My heart goes out to you both. Him because he is so cute and you because he’s orange and you’re going to need it."
How to Give a Kitten a Bath
Giving a kitten a bath can be stressful—both for you and for them! It's usually best to only give a kitten a bath when absolutely necessary, like if they've soiled themselves or if they've gotten into something that they can't manage to bathe themselves.
Kittens less than two months old struggle to maintain their body temperatures, so if you must bathe them, it's important to do so efficiently and to get them dry and warm as soon as possible afterwards.
Some Other Things to Keep in Mind about Bath Time:
- Trim the kitten's nails prior to bath time to avoid getting scratched
- Use warm water, not cold
- Kitten-safe shampoo is a must
- The water should be shallow; they shouldn't be able to fully submerge themselves
- Make sure to rinse them thoroughly so there isn't soap left on their sensitive skin
- Keep them away from drafts after drying to help them stay warm
While your kitten may not be a regular water baby like in the video above, it's totally possible to give them a bath that they can tolerate. Happy bathing!
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