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I, too, use the cat-in-the-towel technique. However, I lay the towel over top of him and bundle tightly underneath, wrapping one side up around the top. Then I lay the Kitty Sausage across one leg and gently scissor him with the other over top because my Houdini has caught me I don't know how many times in the chest, face, arms, etc.

I refuse to do the teeth thing and his mouth is suffering, but I almost had tendon damage in on finger after trying the "tooth wipes". I love him, but there are some things I won't sacrifice. I also scissor him for the flea stuff and do most of my "cat work" on the floor so my legs aren't available. I bathe the little monster and found that if the sink is conducive, he'll tolerate it better if I hang on to the scruff and let him put a foot on the edge. He thinks he's getting away with something. I also let about an inch of warm water fill up in the tub/sink so that he knows he's not getting out of it. I have hardwood floors and a kitty tower so he can take care of his own claws.

One word of advice, never try to blowdry the cat.

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