How to Examine the CatThe more you know of how to examine a cat, the better you will provide first aids and the more capable you will be in making decisions before the gravity of the situation. Practice these steps with your own cat, but not during a long and continued time. Some cats do not like to be manipulated. Remember to reward his good disposition with delicacies, caresses or words of praise. Give him a prize when finishing each phase.Subjection: During the recognition do not hold the cat more than it is required. The majority of cats don't like an excessive subjection; it makes them feel unwilling to cooperate. If the feline is hurt or injured, it is probable it will defend itself with all it can give. Be protected by covering the scared animal with a blanket or towel before lifting him and examining if he bites or scratches you. Always call a doctor. - Approach the cat calmly. Tell him soothing words. At first, try to avoid direct visual contact, it is intimidating and menacing for him.
- Without stopping speaking to him, study his expression to verify the scared thing that it is. When it is relaxed, caress him in the cheek, slide then the hand below his body and raise him. To examine a cat that is calm, hold him as the figure shows.
Subjection of a calm cat: Smoothly, but firmly take the cat's head, below the jawbone, with a hand. With the free hand, examine the cat while holding the body of the feline pressing it lightly with the elbow. - A frightened cat will resist any manipulation and will try to escape. Close his possible routes of leak. Speak to him and move calmly. Avoid any sudden or unexpected gestures. Cover him with a blanket, towel or sheet. (If your cat gets scared when you come close to him, do not use him to practice the techniques of recognition, do it with any other which is more mild).
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