Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Giving a dog a bath is often pretty straightforward — just soap them up and hose them down. But cats are a whole other animal. And ...

We know dogs need regular baths, but what about cats? Especially if they're inside-only cats, are baths ever necessary? Cats are known for their exceptional personal hygiene habits. They are very ...

Cats are apex predators, optimized for sprinting and stalking. But perhaps the most ingenious aspect of their design is that they come with a built-in shower. Cat tongues are amazing little ...

We know dogs need baths on a regular basis, with some needing a bath as often as once a week. Most canines definitely need a good lathering up every few weeks. My dog, Romeo, is allergic to everything ...

Many cat owners assume that, like dogs, their pets need regular baths to stay clean. In reality, cats are naturally fastidious groomers, spending a large part of their day cleaning themselves. Their ...

Ask any cat owner and they'll tell you the same: Most cats don't like getting wet. But what should you do if your feline friend gets dirty? Your first instinct might be to give them a bath—or at least ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Cats are famously fussy about cleanliness. The average cat spends nearly half its waking hours in a self-grooming marathon.