Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics
These videos demonstrate ways to safely and gently handle cats in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Included are videos on:
- Open-burrito wrap restraint for cats
- Modified scarf wrap restraint for cats
- C-hold restraint for cats
- Baseball hold restraint for cats
- Cat restraint for a medial saphenous blood draw
- Cat stress reduction
- Feline handling
- Trapped cat handling
Also see our Gentle Dog Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics.
Open-Burrito Wrap Restraint for Cats
Towels wraps can be a low stress alternative to scruffing a cat. An open-burrito wrap allows the cat to have their head exposed while their body is tucked into a towel. This is an easy method of restraint for examining the head or administering medication via the mouth, eyes, or ears.
Modified Scarf Wrap Restraint for Cats
A modified scarf wrap works well when access to the cephalic vein is needed in fearful or wiggly cats. The cat is comfortable and secure, and the handler remains safe.
C-Hold Restraint for Cats
Most cats do best with a simple C-hold during exams and non-painful procedures. Learn this simple technique in our short how-to video.
Baseball Hold Restraint for Cats
The "baseball hold" is a beneficial head hold for cats when a considerable amount of control is necessary.
Cat Restraint for a Medial Saphenous Blood Draw
Watch this video to learn a gentle method to place a cat in lateral recumbency while obtaining a blood sample from a medial saphenous vein.
Feline Stress Reduction
Feline Handling
Handling Trapped Cats
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