If you know how to wrap a cat, you can give her medicine.The wrapped cat looks like a swaddled baby with her limbs wrapped around her body.A little ruffled pride is what the cat incurs when done properly.Start with Step 1 to get the technique right.
Step 1: Get a towel ready before disturbing the cat.
Spread the towel evenly over the flat surface by shaking it out.It's easier to sit on a table than it is on the floor.A large towel is ideal.It is possible to use a closed-weave blanket of the same size.The cat will catch her claws in the fabric of an open weave blanket.
Step 2: Pick the cat up with both hands, cradling her weight in your arms.
A towel with a longer length and narrower width is called a regular-sized towel.The cat should be centrally placed on the towel, at a right angle to the length, with her nose touching one edge.The cat should rest on her belly in a crouching position.An equal length of towel should be on either side of the cat.
Step 3: The first fold needs to be made.
Use your left hand to grip her scruff if you are right handed.The area of loose skin over the shoulders is where a mother cat holds her kittens.You should be reassured that you are not hurting or harming your pet.To make the first fold, hold the towel edge 8 to 10 inches from the cat.Apply firm tension to the fabric and fold it right over left across the cat's back.After the next step, you will remove your hand.Lift the cat by the scruff, so that her body is raised at a 45 degree angle to the horizontal, with her bottom resting on the floor and her forequarters elevated.Feed the towel lying across her back.Her body weight will anchor the first wrap in place if she lowers her paws back to the table top.
Step 4: The second fold should be made.
To make the second fold, hold the towel on the left side of the cat with your left hand.As before, apply firm tension as you cross the fabric over the cat.The cat's head is sticking out of a towel cocoon.You need to free your left hand.You can wriggle your fingers out of the wrap if you let go of her scruff.The cat's limbs will remain firmly held against her body if you apply the correct tension to the towel.Put your hand under her chest.Lift her front end off the ground so that her body is parallel to the floor.Use your right hand to grasp the edge of the second wrap.Pull it under the cat so she is swaddled.Wrap the towel around the cat until the free length is used up.
Step 5: The final fold should be made.
If the cat is determined, she could wriggle out of the towel.The final, or "burrito" fold, involves attaching the towel to her body.Lift up her wrapped rear end and tuck the fabric underneath her, it's as simple as that.There is no backwards escape route when you lower her back end because her body weight pins the towel beneath her.
Step 6: Give your cat medicine.
You can give your cat medicine after wrapping her.You can examine a leg or paw through the opening of a towel or blanket.Right now, How to Give a Cat a Pill might be useful.
Step 7: Talk your way around the cat.
Praise her and assure her that no harm will be done.Act as normal as possible.She doesn't sense that something is going on if you go about your day.This will be easier if you have another person with you.The other person grabbed the towel or blanket to wrap the cat.They should approach from behind.
Step 8: A large towel or blanket is needed.
It should be three or four times the size of the cat.It's best to have a large blanket, towel, or sheet.As your cat could paw or claw her way out, avoid those with a loose weave.You'll need a towel or blanket to rest on a flat surface.To keep her from clawing you and escaping, you need to cover her with a towel.She is wrapped in a towel on the table.
Step 9: Throw it over the cat.
The cat should be centered in the towel.If your aim is simply restraint, you won't hurt her.You may be better off waiting for the shock to wear off if you miss.She will probably be on high alert for the next hour or so.Try again when she calms down.
Step 10: Grab the scruff of the neck.
The cat is inside the towel.If you have to, grab it with both of your hands.Use your non-dominant hand if she's doing something.Your dominant hand will be used.Being grabbed by the scruff of the neck won't hurt her.It's where mother cats grab their kittens.The kittens should be passive and submissive.
Step 11: The cat should be placed on a table with a thick towel around it.
Just like in wrapping a cat that is calm, only complete it as quickly as possible.You can immediately medicate her or examine her when the wrapping is complete.The three-move, or "burrito," wrapping method is the first method in this article.You will be ready to start at step 3.If you get bitten or scratched by the cat, wash the area with warm soapy water.If you have a weak immune system, you should see a doctor.