Wear gloves!!!! Just kidding.

When I used to bathe my cats (RB MooShoo and Maya Linn) for cat shows, now don't laugh, I'd get into the tub with them (yes, naked) and face them a way from me so I have control. Wet 'em down, lather 'em up and dry 'em off. Sounds easier said than done. But I've done it so many times, I can do it in my sleep.