Position your cat on top of a towel that's on a flat surface. Then open a can of food and place it on the towel, so that your cat has to lie or sit on the towel to eat her meal. Loosely wrap the towel over your cat's back while she eats.

How do you incapacitate a cat?

Using clips to gently squeeze the skin at the back of a cat's neck before minor veterinary procedures or even a nail-trimming at home is an effective and pain-free way to humanely hold cats that might otherwise put up a fuss, according to a study conducted in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

How do I immobilize my cat for grooming?

Wrap your arm around your cat with one hand across their chest. You can then use your free hand to hold the brush and groom your pet. Relax your arm and allow your cat to move around from time to time, so that they don't feel restrained. If your cat is extremely fidgety, then the towel wrap method can be effective.