- Fleas or other skin problem
- Mental health issues relating to environment
- Stress or emotional issues

To ensure your cat is able to self groom make sure you provide a peaceful and loving environment. Cats that are relaxed and mentally healthy will groom, whilst those who are stressed and nervous may not. If you wish to wash your cat due to fleas, consider using a flea treatment to rid the fleas first. If there are severe fleas then a vet may recommended a medicated shampoo.

Organic cat shampoo will not contain the chemicals found in regular shampoos. It can be harder to find cat shampoo compared with dog shampoo, simply because vets do not recommend regular cat bathing. You should not use dog shampoo on a cat as they have totally different skin and differing requirements.

Regular cat shampoo can be harsh on your cat’s skin but organic or herbal shampoo only contains totally natural ingredients, resulting in a gentle wash without irritation. Because cats lick their coat so thoroughly, the last thing you want to do is lace it with chemicals and other substances as they can then end up in the cat’s body through licking. On the other hand it does not matter if the cat licks away organic or herbal ingredients as they are completely 100% natural and harmless.

Good Cat! Organic shampoo from Nala Barry Labs is one of the few organic shampoos available for cats and is a popular choice. It is all natural and totally safe. It is ready to use straight out of the body and is said to even help calm cats due to its relaxing properties.

Your cat may enjoy a bath once or twice a year and if that is the case then choosing organic cat shampoo is the ideal option. But if she does not enjoy it do not push the issue – she will remain clean through her own impeccable hygiene standards.