I bathe Bastet every 6 to 8 weeks in winter and weekly in summer (because even for a short hair it gets terribly hot). I do this because of her fur. She is a pale kitty and EVERYTHING shows in her fur.

It also tidies up those bits she can't lick herself clean with.

I use a natural cat shampoo that is ok for her to lick out if there is any left (usually there isn't).

She doesn't mind it provided i don't get her head wet