Evidence as to what the world already expected . <| sep |> Does he absolutely need baths ? It should be a last resort only , if huge amounts of goopy poop has dried on . It ' s very scary for them , they can do themselves harm , and unless totally dried off can lead to them getting sick . Urine stains don ' t need bathing . I ' ve used hand sanitiser on urine as it is quick drying . Just make sure he doesn ' tcan ' t lick it off before it all evaporates . Speaking from experience , regular checks and wiping down are much better , and in the end less time consuming . Rest his butt on your lap , with his back pressed against your belly , and one hand holding him secure then wipe his little butt . Alternatively , get him on a table , maybe with a towel so he doesn ' t slip around , hold his head and shoulders down with one hand , firmly but gently , and go in with the wipes under the tail and the sides . This means it ' s harder to see , but he ' s likely to fight less . I used hippie mom grade baby wipes . They were pretty much just bamboo cloth and saline , but baby wipes advertised as nochemicals should be fine . Look for the ones with the shortest ingredient lists , and no scent . If you feel on occasion he still needs a bath , don ' t bother with the shampoo . It ' ll just irritate his genitals , and strip his fur of its oils . All you need is warm water . Let him rest his back legs on the floor of the tub , so he feels more secure , rather than trying to dip him . Put one hand under his chest , with your fingers gripping his front legs . Then use the other hand to gently work away the muck . Give lots of treats after , and during his rub down . Anything we can advise on regarding his GI issues ?