I am the owner of a "smelly cat" and I give him a bath every two weeks. He does get a bit scared when I first start running the water, but after I shut the water off and he's in it he's okay. I usually put on my suit and crouch in the tub with him to comfort him (not to mention hold him still). It's always worked better if I've at least had my feet in the water with him. After he comes out, I just wrap him up in a towel and hold him really close while drying him. Good luck with your baths.