Capture an Angry or Upset Cat



If a cat is frightened, upset, or angry you will find that it is very hard to capture, much less retain control over them after the initial capture. This really comes in handy when trying to give a cat medication, a shot or a trip to the vet.

Steps

 * 1) Corner the cat in an area where it cannot hide or escape. Don't chase your cat into a room with small spaces. Your cat will get inside it and stay there all day. Shut all the doors in the area once the cat is cornered.[[Image:Capture an Angry or Upset Cat Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Take the dampened towel and toss it onto the cat. It'll stay still, but not for too long. [[Image:Capture an Angry or Upset Cat Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Quickly scoop up the cat with the towel, and wrap both ends of the towel around the cat like a burrito. It is important to keep the towel tightly wrapped, so that the cat's claws cannot come free and scratch you.[[Image:Capture an Angry or Upset Cat Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Proceed to give the cat its medication, shot or trip to the vet. If going to the vet, be sure to have a crate handy. It’s best to the crate standing on end with the door open. You can place the cat inside the crate and quickly shut the door.[[Image:Capture an Angry or Upset Cat Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Some cats will go inside the carrier on their own if you leave it flat on the floor with the door open, and gently herd them in. There may be less distress and struggling this way, and is more dignified for the cat.[[Image:Capture an Angry or Upset Cat Step 5.jpg|center]]

Warnings

 * This does not guarantee that the cat will not scratch you, or that the cat will be caught the first time.
 * You will also get into deep trouble if you attack it or be cruel to it.
 * Don't attack your cat, it could lead to serious injuries with you or the cat.

Things You'll Need

 * A wet towel (it needs to be fairly wet, so that it has weight. But not too wet, you don’t want to torture or traumatize the cat)
 * A pair of tough gloves (optional, but it will keep any mishaps from actually hurting you)
 * Wear a long sleeved shirt in a thick material, like a sweatshirt, to keep the cat's claws from scratching the skin on your arms and torso
 * Maybe another person, to help corner the cat, and to help wrap it when it’s caught
 * A cat crate if planning to take the cat to the vet

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