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A wet blue-grey Russian Blue cat with wide eyes stands in a bathtub full of soap bubbles, paws on the tub's edge. 31 / 32

The Bubble Bath Was Not for Her. The Russian Blue Climbed In Anyway.

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Bubbles are piled up in a white bathtub, and a damp blue-grey cat is standing in the middle of them with her front paws gripping the edge. Foam sits on her shoulders like a scarf, droplets cling to her whiskers, and her round golden-green eyes stare straight at the camera in total shock. On the shelf behind her, toothbrushes, a loofah and a bar of soap wait calmly, and a brown towel hangs over the tub. We'll call her Misty, and she did not plan on a bath.

Most cats dislike getting wet, and there is a good reason. Cats groom themselves carefully, and water makes their fur heavy and cold, which can be unsettling. Many cats rarely need baths at all, so if one is needed, use a product made for cats, keep the water warm and shallow, and keep sessions short and calm. Soaps and bubble bath meant for people can irritate skin and are harmful if licked, so ask your vet what's safe. Russian Blues have a dense, plush coat that holds water, so a soft towel and a warm room afterward help her dry off comfortably.

Misty is climbing out with great dignity, even though she looks like a very surprised cloud. She'll spend the next hour grooming herself back to perfect. The bubbles remain behind, and the bathroom floor already knows what happened.

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