Now it's a well known fact that cats, don't like water, so can you still bath them, well yes you can, but the trick is you have to start them young.
First, make sure the water is warm but not hot. Just as you would with a baby, test it on yourself first.
For cats, a quick bath is most certainly a good bath. The key is don't make the water too deep, just enough to cover the feet, that way they won't lose confidence or get freaked out and try and swim to safety.
Make sure the water doesn't get into your cats ears as this can all to easily lead to infection.
If you have a cat that doesn't like the idea, maybe a warm sponge is a better option.
Of course treats and cuddles will make the experience a lot more pleasurable for you and your wet mate.
Maremma bonding
I am currently trying to bond my 5 month old maremma pup with my chickens. While the coop is a bit too small to put her in with them, she does sit outside the coop and I let them out to free range as often as possible and she is with them. She is very interested in them and will often just sit with them and watch, but I am concerned that sometimes I find her picking them up and even shaking them. She even drags them around with their head in her mouth. I have been concerned several times that the chickens may be killed by her. I have been stopping this behavior as I am concerned that she may kill them and even develop a taste for it. Should I let this over "enthusiastic" behavior continue? Is this bonding? The chickens submit every time and seem quite accepting although I am not sure just how much "enthusiasm" they can take. I only let them out when someone is supervising.