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Grandpa Turned On the Hose to Wash His Car. Most Cats Would Run. Not This One.

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Car wash day in the driveway has turned into a splash party. A dark, dripping car stands in the overcast light, a stream of water arcing from a green garden hose, and a blue bucket of soapy water waits nearby. Grandpa Earl, sleeves rolled and suspenders on, leans in with a blue sponge and a huge, gleeful grin. Right in the middle of the action, Peaches stands up on her hind legs with one paw raised high, swatting at the stream of water as droplets splash across her pink, wrinkled skin. Her big ears are perked and her green eyes are wide with excitement. Flower pots, a cardboard box, and work gloves are scattered around the wet pavement.

Not every cat hates water. Some are fascinated by moving water like dripping faucets and spraying hoses, even if they wouldn't want a full bath. Sphynx cats actually tend to be bathed more often than most breeds, because their skin builds up oils that a fur coat would normally absorb, so many grow comfortable with water from a young age. After getting wet, though, a Sphynx should be dried off quickly and kept warm, since bare skin loses heat fast. Car cleaning products can be irritating or harmful if licked, so rinse your cat's paws and skin if they walk through soapy runoff, and keep them well away from moving vehicles.

Earl will finish the car eventually, though he may have to wash a cat, too. Judging by his grin, that's simply part of the fun of car wash day in the driveway.

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