Many cats would hate a bath. But some may not mind it. Some cats actually like water. I have a young Bengal names Phoebe. Every time I take a shower, when I leave, she gets into the bathtub and walks around to get her paws wet. Then I run some more water so she can watch the drain as it goes down.I have never had a problem with the smell of my cats. The older one sheds a lot, and we just simply brush her. The Bengal spends so much time cleaning herself that the last thing she needs is for me to bathe her. Besides, she gets into the bath tub and has her own fun every time I am finished taking a shower.