Now, I love these cats but have a different relationship with them than I do with my dogs. So here is my attempt at feline humor.
Some people say cats never have to be bathed.
They say cats lick themselves clean. I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary, the kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that cling to the throw rug by the fireplace. Capitalize on that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an open area where he can force you to chase him.