Generally you don't have to give a bath to a cat. However over weight cats do need some help. They can't reach everywhere so regular brushing is a must. If the cat doesn't like brushing try not to let them get fat. Remember your in charge of the food. Your supposed to feed them according to the size they should be not the size they are. Then there are the cats that just don't groom well. If the cat stinks you may want to look into why. Older cat with bad breath, probably dental issue.
Once you put the soap on your committed. Premixing the soap in containers that can be easily pored over the cat helps. Trying to keep the cat in the tub or sink is usually enough to work the soap in. A hose with some pressure will help in rinsing or lots of jugs filled with clean water. Rinse well! The soap can upset your cats stomach. Dry completely, specially long haired cats because they tend to mat. Brush them as they dry to also prevent matting. Mats pull on your cats skin and puts them in constant pain. DON'T cut out mats! EVER! A cats skin is flexible and can get pulled up into the mat. You think your cutting through mat and it's really the cat. They sell all kinds of brushes to help. Read the directions. Mat splitters are put under the edge of the mat and worked back and forth slicing through the mat then brushed out. Not for pulling through the mat. Your vet can help. Tell them what you need done and get their advice. Skin problems can be solved with washing but it may be something more. If you can't care for it don't have it.
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