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by Manchester Lass » Fri, 11 Jun 2004 2:30 pm
Claws can be trimmed (don't try yourself - get a vet to do it), but I don't think that this is very kind on the cat. Make sure you get a scratching post for your furry friend to keep its claws trimmed on, or it will scratch carpets, sofas etc.
Try wearing thick rubber gloves or gardening gloves when you bathe the cat if it turns out to be one that scratches, and hold it by the scruff of the neck with one hand, while washing with the other. Better still, rope in a friend to help out! The cat will be very self conscious afterwards and shy away from you, but not for long. My cat did not like water, but didn't scratch on the one occasion I did bathe her. She didn't "talk" to me for an hour afterwards, though.
Cats are the cleanest creatures, so probably you will find you only need to bathe it once when you adopt, and then it will keep itself clean.
Good luck!