Day 140: Such a good little babycat! Merry had his second bath yesterday. His first one, done several months ago, took him by surprise and in any event, wasn't much more than just getting him wet. This was the full "Tropicana Cat Wash" luxury treatment: all four feet in water up to his tummy, being lathered with kitty shampoo, enduring the scary sprayer for a rinse, and then being vigorously towelled to the state you see in the photo. He only tried to get out of the sink once, and although he resisted having his front feet put in the water at first, once they were there, he didn't object. Yes, I know it's unusual to bathe cats, but have you ever petted someone's cat and then felt as if you needed to wash your hands with soap afterwards? A clean cat is a happier cat, too. And there is nothing quite like having a wet cat in your lap once the deed is done.
