was her first bath, i thought you didnt have to bathe them, but i realized, hey.. ill give her a bath, see what happens, and she didnt like it, but she managed, she sat still, and didnt meow till i was almost done.. then i brushed and brushed her, and she loved it.. and she was actually softer than before.. she is still shedding tons. its like, never ending brushing.. lol..