A continuous repetition of the procedure accustoms the cats to water - just as their larger jungle cousins learn to swim across rivers, wade in and fish for their dinners, and even play in the shallows of lakes and streams. Cats that are not used to being bathed will often panic, but consider that most cats will happily go out and hunt in the pouring rain. The operative concept in bathing cats is to approach the event as calmly and relaxed as possible. To help you do that, the following suggestions are offered. They won't work with every cat, but they will work with most.
Cats spend hours a day washing themselves.
In fact, most can do very well to keep themselves clean without additional help from us. When you need to bathe your cat with medicated shampoo to treat the skin for fleas or other disorders. When you are showing your cats - a thorough bath a few days before the show is usually desirable. For these reasons, it might be better to get your cat acquainted with the bathing concept when she is still young. Small kittens rarely take violent exception to slightly warm water if you approach the job with confidence and soothing talk.