{"id":606415,"date":"2024-05-31T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=606415"},"modified":"2024-06-21T13:40:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T17:40:38","slug":"how-to-safely-restrain-a-cat-dr-karyns-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/felines-weekly\/how-to-safely-restrain-a-cat-dr-karyns-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Restrain a Cat: Dr. Karyn Shares Her Tips (with Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hi, I\u2019m Dr. Karyn!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/felines-weekly\/clutch-cyril-alex-zelda-zazzles-and-dr-karyn-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Read my introduction<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the next few weeks, with the reluctant help from my clan of cats, I will be bringing you a series of \u201cHow To\u201d articles. Trimming claws, cleaning ears, medicating, and bathing your cat are all things you may need to do at various times, and some cats seem to make it more challenging than others. Although there are cats who will never be cooperative with these sorts of activities, many, and I would even say most, will respond well to confident handling.<\/p>\n<p>Working as a vet, I know that I\u2019m guilty of sending a patient home with a list of instructions for their overwhelmed owner, not realizing that not everyone is confident with all aspects of feline handling and husbandry. And many people are too embarrassed to ask for a demonstration (but you shouldn\u2019t be!).<\/p>\n<p>Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zazzles, and Zelda are going to assist me in demonstrating some techniques for some common cat maintenance activities, starting with how to correctly and safely restrain your cat. These instructions are intended only to be used on your own cat, and only if it is necessary and safe to do so.<\/p>\n<p>You can follow along with the action on our YouTube channel <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qJk6NmRRqSQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Friendly and Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Cats know when we\u2019re nervous. They can pick up on anxiety and spot your lack of confidence from a mile off. Something I always tell people is don\u2019t \u2018try\u2019 to do something with your pet; Do It! I\u2019m sure Master Yoda once said something very similar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_606493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-606493\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-606493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn.jpg\" alt=\"Rewards are the key to future success.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rewards-are-the-key-to-future-success._Dr-Karyn-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-606493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rewards are the key to future success.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are two concepts I want everyone looking to safely restrain their cat to remember:<\/p>\n<p><b>Be Friendly and Firm. Never use Force or Fear.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From just picking them up, to holding them for a treatment or procedure, if you aren\u2019t confident in your movements, your cat will not trust you to handle them. To understand the basics of this, let\u2019s start with picking up your cat.<\/p>\n<p>Although I don\u2019t encourage you to force your cat to have cuddles or be carried around if that\u2019s not their style, you should be able to lift and hold your cat without either of you becoming injured or distressed. We should always respect the comfort and safety of our pets, but if you need to do something for their health and wellbeing, you may find yourself fighting against an unwilling participant, and the only way to win that battle is by being firm and friendly. Keep calm, be confident about what you are about to do, but be prepared in case it all goes pear-shaped.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qJk6NmRRqSQ?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Picking Up A Cat<\/h2>\n<p>This is definitely getting back to basics, but if you need to pick up and restrain your cat for something other than a cuddle, it\u2019s worth knowing the quickest way to gather them into a secure hold.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Approach and Assess<\/h3>\n<p>Decide if you\u2019re dealing with a cooperative cat or cranky kitty, and approach them accordingly, ideally giving them a pat or scritch to break the ice. The more relaxed your cat is, the more relaxed and friendly your technique can be. If they are stressed and likely to flee, you\u2019ll need to act more quickly. The aim is to gather them into your arms, pull them close into your body, and stand up in one movement, so get yourself into a position to do this.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: The Reach Around<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re right-handed like me, approach your cat side-on, with their head facing towards the left. Reach your right hand over their body in a diagonal, coming over the haunches, then around and under the chest, spreading your hand so you can place your thumb on the outside of the chest, and grip their left elbow (the one closest to your body) in your other fingers. Use your left hand to control or stroke their head and pull their body firmly against yours as you stand up.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-606465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cyril-showing-us-how-to-grip-the-elbow_Dr-Karyn.jpg\" alt=\"Cyril showing us how to grip the elbow\" width=\"720\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cyril-showing-us-how-to-grip-the-elbow_Dr-Karyn.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cyril-showing-us-how-to-grip-the-elbow_Dr-Karyn-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cyril-showing-us-how-to-grip-the-elbow_Dr-Karyn-250x151.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Obviously, if you\u2019re left-handed, your approach is the opposite.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Be Friendly and Firm<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to keep firm pressure on your cat\u2019s body once you have them in this hold so that they feel secure, and not worried that they\u2019ll be dropped. If they struggle at this point, keep calm and ride it out. If you don\u2019t release the pressure, in most cases, your cat will settle down quickly. From here, you can place them on a table, into a carrier; wherever they need to be next.<\/p>\n<h3>Know When To Stop<\/h3>\n<p>If your cat is getting really stressed, panicking, or trying to bite and scratch, you may need to stop. Although most cats will submit once they realize that you\u2019re holding them firmly, some just will not tolerate restraint, and you may need to talk to your vet about an alternative plan.<\/p>\n<h2>The Question of Scruffing<\/h2>\n<p>I will be honest and tell you that, on occasion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/why-does-an-adult-cat-go-limp-when-you-grab-their-scruff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">I will use a scruff hold<\/a> to restrain a cat. I do this when it is necessary to ensure the safety of the cat and my team members. I never use it to pick up a cat, but there are times when it is the only safe way to hold a cat to give an injection, inspect a painful wound, or prevent them from injuring themselves or others. It should never be used for punishment or convenience, and if a cat needs to be restrained in this way for more than a minute to two, whatever procedure is being attempted should be abandoned in favor of sedation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_606483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-606483\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-606483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn.jpg\" alt=\"Alex showing us a safe scruff hold, which should only ever be used if ABSOLUTELY necessary.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn-600x439.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn-800x585.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alex-showing-us-a-safe-scruff-hold-which-should-only-ever-be-used-if-ABSOLUTELY-necessary._Dr-Karyn-250x183.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-606483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex showing us a safe scruff hold, which should only ever be used if ABSOLUTELY necessary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your cat is fighting against restraint and you feel you need to let them go, you may find that the safest way to do so is to apply a scruff hold as you lower them, still supporting them with the other arm, and releasing them only once their feet are on the ground.<\/p>\n<h2>Safe Positioning<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have your cat on the table or countertop where you\u2019ll be clipping claws, cleaning ears etc., you need to continue to keep them held firmly against your body, or firmly against the table surface. Do not force them against the table, but apply enough pressure for them to feel secure there. Depending on what you are doing, use your body and hands to immobilize your cat, and apply a firm hold to manipulate the area in question.<\/p>\n<p>For example,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you are trimming claws, a secure hold of the elbow can stop them pulling their paw away.<\/li>\n<li>use your elbow to tuck their back end against your body, leaving your hands free.<\/li>\n<li>use firm, flat-handed pressure over the shoulders or over the neck to keep them from turning their head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What About A Kitty Burrito?<\/h2>\n<p>Personally, I don\u2019t use the towel wrap unless I really have to. I find that the more you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/how-to-burrito-wrap-a-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">try to wrap up a cat<\/a>, the more they are likely to struggle and panic, which is why I prefer restraint methods that allow them to feel that they have some freedom of movement. However, if you need to restrain your cat with all four limbs safely ensconced within the confines of a towel, the key to making this work is to use a large enough towel that allows you to fold it up and over the front legs, then firmly gripping both sides behind the head. From here, you wrap each side of the body tightly, never releasing the grip at the back of the neck.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_606487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-606487\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-606487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method.png\" alt=\"Dr Karyn demonstrating the cat burrito wrap method\" width=\"1200\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method-600x204.png 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method-800x271.png 800w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr-Karyn-demonstrating-the-cat-burrito-wrap-method-250x85.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-606487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The towel needs to be large enough to fold in the front legs and must then be held very tight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a cat like Clutch or Cyril, who are ridiculously relaxed and amenable to most things, this method of restraint is really resented, and they really fight against it.<\/p>\n<h2>Set Yourself Up to Win<\/h2>\n<p>If you know you have to do something your cat isn\u2019t going to like, make sure you are completely prepared before you get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a smaller room, and make sure doors and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/how-to-cat-proof-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">windows are closed<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Have everything you\u2019re going to need within your reach.<\/li>\n<li>Try to anticipate how your cat may react, and prepare for the worst.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t pick your cat up without knowing how and where you need to have them positioned.<\/li>\n<li>Be friendly and firm, do not use force or fear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check in with us each week to see Clutch, Zelda, Zazzles, Alex, and Cyril as they show you how confident handling can make even the most unpopular of tasks less stressful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Dr. Karyn!\u00a0Read my introduction\u00a0to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. 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