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Lady Sage · 10-01-2006, 12:18 PM

Ahhhhhhhhh I love cats!

1) Bathing. Hold the cat by the scruff of the neck so that only their bottom feet can touch the bottom of the bathtub. This prevents 99% of cats from being able to move for fear they will fall into the water.

2) Paws. When you are petting the cats gradually work your way to the paws. Stroke them gently on their chest and legs, eventually youll be able to stroke their paws and even play with their feet. This takes time and trust.

3) Nails. After you master #2 you can clip their nails or if you want to do it sooner wrap them in a towel. Fish out one paw at a time and "football" the cat under your arm. (Be careful not to get nipped.) Talk soothingly to the cat the whole time and pause every few nails of possible to softly stroke the cats head and coo at it. All else fails have someone else hold the cat in the towel.

4) Anti-flea. Wrap in towel belly down with only the head out. Wrap them tightly! Apply the flea treatment drops at the center of the base of the scull all the way down on the skin. Place the towel on the floor and let your angry cat run away and hide.

5) Brushing. My cats brush themselves. You heard me right! I hold a brush and they brush themselves. Teach them its nothing to fear, pretend to brush your arm while they watch then just hold it out for them to inspect. Lay it on the floor for them to come see. They also make a carpeted base with what looks like a gigantic pipecleaner on it. Put some kitty crack (catnip) on the carpet and they will walk through brushing themselves and not even know it.

6) Teeth. Towel thing again is the best I can say or Oral Care cat food does a good trick too. Less wet food.

Hope this helps or at least gives you some good ideas.

10-01-2006, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Ahhhhhhhhh I love cats! 1) Bathing. Hold the cat by the scruff of the neck so that only their bottom feet can touch the bottom of the bathtub. This prevents 99% of cats from being able to move for fear they will fall into the water. 2) Paws. When you are petting the cats gradually work your way to the paws. Stroke them gently on their chest and legs, eventually youll be able to stroke their paws and even play with their feet. This takes time and trust. 3) Nails. After you master #2 you can clip their nails or if you want to do it sooner wrap them in a towel. Fish out one paw at a time and "football" the cat under your arm. (Be careful not to get nipped.) Talk soothingly to the cat the whole time and pause every few nails of possible to softly stroke the cats head and coo at it. All else fails have someone else hold the cat in the towel. 4) Anti-flea. Wrap in towel belly down with only the head out. Wrap them tightly! Apply the flea treatment drops at the center of the base of the scull all the way down on the skin. Place the towel on the floor and let your angry cat run away and hide. 5) Brushing. My cats brush themselves. You heard me right! I hold a brush and they brush themselves. Teach them its nothing to fear, pretend to brush your arm while they watch then just hold it out for them to inspect. Lay it on the floor for them to come see. They also make a carpeted base with what looks like a gigantic pipecleaner on it. Put some kitty crack (catnip) on the carpet and they will walk through brushing themselves and not even know it. 6) Teeth. Towel thing again is the best I can say or Oral Care cat food does a good trick too. Less wet food. Hope this helps or at least gives you some good ideas. __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.