Grooming
Cats Will Usually Take Good Care Of Themselves
In some instances, cats may need help to have their ears cleaned, a little 'behind' cleaning action or have their nails clipped.
A clean and well-groomed cat has a better chance of getting adopted, so brush your foster cat regularly, especially if they have longer hair. Contact the foster coordinator if you feel that your foster cat needs to see a professional groomer. If the cat doesn't like being brushed, start with one or two gentle brushes and then stop. Build up brushing the cat slowly. Distract the cat with treats if you need to.
If you are comfortable with it, you can trim their nails. Be careful however because you can cause pain and bleeding if you trim the nails too short. it is easier to cut a cats nails with two people.
Check the ears weekly and gently remove any build up with a soft cloth. Never use Q-tips to clean a cat's ears.
if you have a larger cat that can't reach their bum, or kittens that are a bit poopy you can use a warm washcloth to gently clean them. You can use disposable wipes, but they must be non-scented.
Unless instructed by your FC, there is no need to bath a cat.