I often think about the differences between cats and dogs. I ponder why dogs are “made” the way that they are, and why cats are so different.

Take baths, for instance. Other than the flea bath I mentioned earlier, I’ve never had to give a cat a bath. They groom themselves, naturally. In fact, sometimes the boys come in just filty from rolling around in the dirt outside. Even my neighbor commented on how nice & white their white fur is, though. They groom me, too. They even groom my husband. It’s just hard wired into them.

Now why would a higher power create dogs that get dirty — in fact, often revel in getting dirty — but don’t groom themselves? I mean, what purpose does that serve? My husband said rain is nature’s bath. But cats get rained on, too! They still groom themselves.

Above is Chester all nice & clean after his first bath in our home. He took it well, simply clinging to the edge of the bathtub while we had our way with him. And he was so nice & soft afterwards! It almost makes you want to bathe him every day, even though I know that’s not good for them. Lots of dirt came off that little dog, too.

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