Place the Cat in the Carrier Wrapped in a “kitten Burrito”
Your cat knows what happened. Even if she does not run away or hide at the sight of her host, she will never go without a fight. But the struggle is stressful for her and can upset and upset you, not to mention that you are late for the vet. Introduce the kitten burrito.
Basically, you need to hold the cat’s limbs to protect itself from the claws and prevent it from grabbing onto the carrier from the outside. (How is such a small animal so strong?) Wrapping can also help your cat calm down, such as swaddling a baby or wrapping an anxious dog in a tank top . It’s simple:
- Place the towel on a flat surface. (A sofa or table may be simpler than the floor.)
- Place the carrier next to it vertically with the opening facing up. (I like to put it in the corner of the couch.)
- Get your cat. (Okay, this can be tricky. Try to coax her with a treat or food, but sometimes you need to gently grab her by the collar. Just try not to panic.)
- Place the cat on a towel, muzzle over the top edge.
- Gently wrap a towel around the cat, filling it with the burrito. Wrap the bottom around her legs (so nothing spills out).
- Place the entire burrito in your cat carrier. When you close the carrier, your cat should have enough room to orientate correctly. You can leave the towel inside, but if it’s tangled or stuck in a strange place, remove it before closing the door.
- If your cat is ready, offer her a treat through the carrier door as a reward and peace offer.
Kitty burritos also soothe and hold your cat while you trim her nails or give her medication, and they help wild or frightened cats get used to human contact . And the guac is not even superfluous.