Pet Talk

Bath time is usually a stressful occasion for both pets and their owners, leading many to wonder—is bathing cats necessary?

To the relief of many a cat owner, the answer is typically “no,” according to Dr. Alison Diesel, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

“In general, cats do not need to be given a bath by their owners,” she …