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The Exotic Shorthair Found the Bubble Bath and Looks Very Unsure

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Golden evening light streams through a sheer curtain and onto a white tub filled with bubbles, where a cream Exotic Shorthair sits looking toward the window with big amber eyes. Soap clings to his front paws, droplets sparkle on the surface, and his flat face has a thoughtful, slightly worried look. Towels hang on a hook behind him and a laundry basket waits in the corner, as if the bathroom was waiting for a very different guest.

Exotic Shorthairs are plush, round cats with flat faces and sweet temperaments. They are usually calm and cuddly, and they prefer a quiet life to a dramatic one, which makes a bubble bath adventure a surprise. Most cats clean themselves and do not need frequent baths, and bathing cats should be done only when needed, with cat-specific shampoo and lukewarm water. Soap made for people can irritate skin and upsets the stomach if he licks it off. If he ends up in the suds, rinse him with clean water, dry him with a towel in a warm room, and keep him from licking his fur until he is rinsed. Because flat-faced cats can have tear-stained eyes, a soft, damp cloth afterward is a nice touch. Talk to your vet if you see any skin irritation.

He looks like he is wondering how the day took this turn, and honestly, so are we. The towel is waiting, and he deserves one.

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