How To Towel Wrap A Cat

Introduction

We all love our cats, but unfortunately they don’t always love the vet. Cats get scared, stressed and nervous when they go to the vet because it is a very unfamiliar place with new sights, sounds and smells. The added stress can make them more difficult to handle which may lead to injuries for you or your cat. Towel wrapping your cat can help!

The process of towel wrapping a cat takes patience, practice, and lots of extra towels.

Towel wrapping a cat takes patience, practice, and lots of extra towels.
The process is quite challenging—especially for first-time cat towel wrapper-uppers—but the rewards and benefits are worth it.
It’s important to keep your cat calm and still during this process so as not to scare it or cause injury, but it’s also important to keep your cat warm during the process so as not to cause hypothermia or even death from exposure.

Towel wrapping is all about making sure that your feline friend feels safe, comfortable, and happy while wrapping up snugly in its soft cotton cocoon!

Fold the upper most portion of the towel (the side facing the ceiling) down to about half way.

Fold the upper most portion of the towel (the side facing the ceiling) down to about half way. It should look like a long rectangle.

If you’re unsure as to whether or not your towel is big enough for your cat, measure out a length that seems adequate, and then use that measurement at each end of your towel when folding it. You want there to be plenty of room for them to move around within their wrapping sanctuary, so err on the side of caution.

Take care not to leave any loose ends hanging off either side of your cat’s body; they can get tangled up in these and cause discomfort or injury if pulled too hard by an overeager child looking forward to bath time!

Gently slide your cat into the middle of the folded towel with its head resting on top of the towel’s fold.

Gently lift your cat up holding it at its sides and wrap one side of the towel around her body and cradling her in a way that allows her bottom to lay flat on the table and her legs are hanging over the edge of the table.

Pull up on both ends of this first layer to bring up more material from under her belly and gently tuck it under herself so she’s covered all around except for her head, neck, and tail sticking out.

Gently lift your cat up holding it at its sides. If it’s a small cat I recommend using one hand to hold its back legs while you use the other hand to support its chest & stomach. If it’s a larger cat I recommend using both hands to support its chest & stomach.

To begin, gently lift your cat up holding it at its sides. If it’s a small cat I recommend using one hand to hold its back legs while you use the other hand to support its chest & stomach. If it’s a larger cat I recommend using both hands to support its chest & stomach. This can be tricky if your cat struggles or tries to jump out of your arms so be prepared for this and maintain a firm grip on them until they stop struggling.

Keep your cat cradled in a way that allows its bottom to lay flat on the table and its legs are hanging over the edge of the table. It is important to firmly keep their body close to yours so they don’t jump off or behind you.

Keep your cat cradled in a way that allows its bottom to lay flat on the table and its legs are hanging over the edge of the table. It is important to firmly keep their body close to yours so they don’t jump off or behind you.
Hold one of their front paws with one hand and cup it gently but firmly in your hand (like you would hold an egg). This will keep them from scratching at you as well as any injury they may inflict upon yourself while trying to get away from being held down by two humans who want nothing more than a nice warm bath (you can tell us about this later).
With your other hand, gently lift up one back leg and then wrap it around the front leg closest to you until both back legs are flat against each other vertically on top of each other. Hold it there for now since we can proceed with wrapping this ankle once all four paws have been secured together by their own weight rather than ours!

With your free hand, fold up approximately half way down on the side of your body that does not have your cat cradled in it (the side being held closest to your body).

With your free hand, fold up approximately half way down on the side of your body that does not have your cat cradled in it (the side being held closest to your body). Put this folded towel under the portion of the towel that is still up and gently pull it towards yourself. This will allow you to get a second layer of fabric underneath the first. The fabric should now be pushed out, away from yourself and towards your cat’s backside. You may need to adjust this part several times before getting it right and making sure that there is plenty of room for them without being too loose or tight around their neck.

Then take that same side of the towel that was just folded up and bring it around underneath your cats body & across its back; tucking it firmly under its arms as you go.

Then, take that same side of the towel that was just folded up and bring it around underneath your cat’s body.
Bring it across its back and tuck it firmly under its arms as you go.

Now your cat is wrapped up, ready for vet care!

Towel-wrapping is important for vet care as well as grooming

Towel-wrapping is an important skill to have, whether you’re caring for a sick or injured cat, grooming your cat, or just want to make sure they don’t panic when they see the dreaded bathtub.

Towel-wrapping can be useful during vet visits because it helps keep your cat calm while they are being examined. It also helps keep them warm and comfortable during any x-rays or other tests that require them to stay still for extended periods of time. The body heat from the towel will help keep them comfortable as well as providing some pressure on their limbs so that they do not feel like they are dangling in midair at all times!

Conclusion

Towel-wrapping is a great skill to have, especially if you’re a veterinarian or groomer. It can be helpful at home too, though. For example, if your cat is having a hard time getting its claws trimmed or nails clipped, towel-wrapping might be the solution. Just remember to always practice patience when towel-wrapping your cat and you’ll be fine!