A Guide to Using Magic Wrappers when Grooming Cats
Grooming your cat can often feel like trying to tame a tiny, furry tornado.
One moment, your feline friend is a cuddly ball of fluff, and the next, they’re a whirlwind of claws and chaos, leaving you with a little battle scar or two. If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with a squirming kitty while dodging swipes and hisses, you’re not alone! But fear not, weary cat owner—there’s a magical technique at hand – cat wrapping with a Magic Wrapper!
What is a Magic Wrapper?
A Magic Wrapper is a self-adhesive, soft, and flexible cloth used in cat wrapping which creates a cocoon-like environment that can help your cat feel more grounded and secure in its surroundings. The concept is that the pressure and containment provided by the wrap can have a soothing effect, helping to reduce anxiety and make the cat feel more secure.
Benefits:
- Wrapping can provide comfort and security
- Can help minimise your cat’s stress and anxiety, which can
- Help prevent aggressive behaviour
- Prevent injury to you and your cat
When might be a good time to use a Magic Wrapper?
Any situation that might stress your cat, where immobilising them for a short period of time can help prevent injury, such as;
Administering medication
Trimming nails
Brushing teeth
A Step-by-Step Guide to Wrapping Your Cat
It is important to ensure your cat is calm and relaxed before starting the process. Here are some hints and tips to set you up for success!
Create a calm environment before you start the wrap:
it is important to create a calm environment for your cat. Turn off your TV and mobile phone, dim the lights, and move into a quiet room, etc. You may want to use pheromone sprays or calming music to help your cat relax.
Ensure your cat is comfortable:
consider placing a soft blanket or towel on a slip-free surface where you’ll be wrapping your cat, to provide additional comfort and support.
Practice makes perfect:
wrap your cat when you are not performing a procedure so that your cat becomes familiar with the process. This will help to minimise your cat’s stress later on when a procedure needs to be performed.
Choosing the right towel (Magic Wrapper):
the wrap should be large enough to fully enclose your cat and be soft and comfortable.
Introduce the Magic Wrapper to your cat by placing it on your cat’s bed or rubbing it on places where your cat sleeps, so that it carries your cat’s scent. This will help to make your cat feel more relaxed and at ease during the wrap.
Reward your cat after wrapping:
be sure to offer your cat a treat or some extra love and attention once the wrap is complete – whether it is a practice wrap or not. This will help your cat build a positive association with the Magic Wrapper and encourage your cat to be calm and co-operative during future procedures.
Need a helping hand?
Our Grooming team incorporates gentle massage into our sessions which is beneficial in reducing stress and has a calming effect on our pets. They can also help alert the owner to any potential problems, such as skin issues or discomfort, which may require veterinary attention.
Our pet grooming services are available to both cats and dogs of non-members, though SPCA members can enjoy a 10% discount, and earn Hair Miles loyalty points.
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