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Grandpa Ken Got the Old Tub Ready for Bath Time. Yuki's Reaction Surprised Everyone.

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An old galvanized tub sits on the backyard patio, filled with warm, soapy water, and Yuki is right in the middle of it. Her usually plush pale coat is soaked and slicked down, showing her lean, muscular body, and droplets cling to her whiskers. Grandpa Ken, wearing a tan sweater vest over a checked shirt, kneels beside the tub and holds her gently with both hands, smiling down at her through his glasses. Surprisingly, Yuki looks calm, her blue eyes open and her paws resting on the edge of the tub. Behind them, a laundry basket, a garden hose, potted plants, and a wooden fence complete the backyard scene.

Bengals are well known for being more comfortable with water than many other cats. Some owners find that their Bengals splash in the sink, paw at running faucets, or even willingly step into a shallow tub. Even so, most cats rarely need a full bath, since they groom themselves very effectively. Baths are usually only necessary if a cat gets into something sticky or harmful. When bathing is needed, use lukewarm water, a shampoo made specifically for cats, and keep water out of the ears and eyes. Dry your cat thoroughly with a towel and keep her in a warm place until her coat is completely dry.

Yuki seems to be taking it all in stride, which is a lucky break for Ken. Soon she will be wrapped in a towel, fluffed back up, and ready for her next adventure in the garden.

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