Knowing how to groom a cat is very useful, especially when you are about to give him medication. A newborn cat looks like a swaddled baby, with all four immovable legs attached to the body, and the head sticking up. When done correctly, the cat's resistance won't make much of a difference. To properly groom a cat, start with step 1 below.
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Method 1 of 2: Updating a Tame Cat
Step 1. Before disturbing the cat, prepare a towel first
Shake the towel then lay it evenly on a flat surface. You should use a table instead of the floor, as it will feel more comfortable for your back and arms.
Ideally, use a large towel, such as a beach towel or bed sheet. If necessary, you can use a dense fibrous blanket of the same size. A loose-fitting blanket will not provide enough protection, as the cat can stick its paws in the fabric
Step 2. Speak softly to the cat, pick him up with both hands, and carry him in your arms
Regular sized towels have long and wide sides. You should place the cat in the center of the towel, perpendicular to the long side, with the cat's nose touching one side.
- Let the cat sleep on its stomach and curl up naturally, with all four legs bent down.
- The length of the towel on both sides of the cat's body should be the same.
Step 3. Make the first fold
If you're right-handed, use your left hand to hold the cat's nape, and vice versa. The loose skin on the cat's nape that the mother cat uses to lift her body stimulates a passive reaction. You may be reluctant to hold the cat tightly in this area, but know that you will not hurt or hurt her at all. To make the first fold:
- Take the end of the towel 20-25 cm away from the cat's body with your right hand.
- Pull the towel tightly and carry it from right to left over the cat's back with your hand still holding the cat's body in it. You may remove your hand after the next step.
- Gently lift the cat's body at a 45-degree angle to the horizontal, with the bottom still resting on the floor and the front of the body raised.
- Tuck the towel hanging from the cat's back under its front paws. Then lower the front paws back so that the cat's body resists these folds.
Step 4. Make the second fold
To make a second fold, do the following:
- With the left hand still wrapped, grab the towel on the left side of the cat's body. As before, pull the towel firmly as you cross it from left to right across the cat's back. The cat is now wrapped in a new towel with only the head sticking up.
- Now, take out your left hand. Release the grip on the cat's nape and remove your hand from the towel wrap. If you apply proper pressure to the towel, the cat's paws will still stick to the body.
- Place your left hand under his chest. Lift the front of the body at a 45 degree angle with the horizontal plane.
- Now use your right hand to hold the rest of the towel from the second fold. Insert it under the cat's paw and pull it tight so that the knot is firm. Continue wrapping the rest of the towel around the cat's body until it's gone.
Step 5. Make the last fold
The cat is now wrapped in the towel, but if he wants he can still come out from behind. This final fold is created by tucking the remaining wide side of the back under the cat's body. This step can be done easily:
- Simply lift the cat's back and tuck the rest of the towel under it.
- After lowering the cat's back, its weight will hold the towel so it can't get out from behind.
Step 6. Examine the cat or give him medication
After grooming the cat, you can immediately give it medicine. Or you can also examine the feet or the soles of the feet by gently pulling the part of the body from inside the bandage through the end of the towel or blanket for inspection.
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Method 2 of 2: Renewing an Aggressive Cat
Step 1. Try to calm the cat down first
Give your cat a compliment and reassure her that you won't do anything to hurt her. Act as normal as possible. If necessary, talk about your daily routine so the cat doesn't feel something.
If it was someone else, this step would be much easier to do. Distract the cat while someone else prepares a towel or blanket to dress her up. Ask his help to approach from behind
Step 2. Prepare a thick and large towel or blanket
You should ideally need a towel or blanket that is 3 to 4 times the size of the cat's body. Large towels, blankets, or bed sheets are best. Avoid loose fibers, as the cat can scratch and run out of it.
You'll also need a towel or blanket that covers a wide, flat surface. The towel in your hand will cover the cat's body and prevent it from scratching and escaping. While the towels on the table will be the dressing
Step 3. Immediately throw the towel over the cat's body
Try to place the cat's body in the middle of the towel. Limit the cat's movement as necessary. You won't hurt him if you're just trying to limit his movement.
If the tossed towel doesn't hit the cat, you may want to wait until the cat has calmed down. During the next few hours, the cat may be more alert. Try again when he seems calmer
Step 4. Immediately find the nape of the neck and lift it
This should be done if the cat is behind the towel. Lift the cat's nape with your hands if necessary. If the cat doesn't fight back, use your non-dominant hand. Use your dominant hand to wrap the cat.
Lifting the cat's nape won't hurt it. In fact, this is what a mother cat looks like holding up her kittens. This position signals the kitten to be passive and docile
Step 5. Place the cat on a table that has been lined with a thick towel
Follow the same method as grooming a tame cat, just finish it as quickly as possible. Once done, you can immediately check or give him medication as needed.
